Who is primarily responsible for character designs on this show?

[Azureth 687]

Just kind of curious when the writers have an idea of what character they want to have and a general outline who is the one that actually designs the character, models them etc.?

[The Awesome One 1,315]

I think it not just one specific department. There are the script writers who would think up of the characters and what they look like and act like and the people who do the art-work who get to decide which pony gets what colour scheme.

Edited May 24, 2015 by The Awesome One

[Wind Chaser 4,768]

Lauren Faust drew the initial concepts for the Mane 6, Celestia, and some others, as well as establishing the art style of the show, but most of the character designs that actually made it onto the show are credited to Rebecca Dart. Sometimes character designs are described and/or contributed by other members of the staff, but Dart is the one mainly responsible for finalizing the ones that make it to the show.

Edited May 25, 2015 by Wind Chaser