The primary role of the Concept Artist is to interpret Art Direction Briefs and to generate concepts, designs, renders, production art and any other visuals that meet and convey the desired Creative/Artistic Vision and Quality/Budget/Schedule targets set by the Studio, Director, Art Director and Head of Department with the aim of delivering work that meets and/or exceeds Client expectations.

The Concept Artist will work closely with the Art Director, CG Supervisor and Production (and when necessary the Director). Art work generated by the Concept Artist Concept Artist will serve as visual guides and reference for other departments such as Assets, Lighting, Rendering and Compositing, Rigging, Animation and VFX.

The Concept Artist may also be required to work with the Art Director during the initial setup of the Project at the ‘green light’ stage, inputting on the Project bid, estimating times for tasks, detailing scope complexity etc. and where relevant suggesting artistic, creative and technical solutions to help bring efficacy, development and progression to the Project’s Art pipeline.

Communication with other departments such as Assets, Lighting, Rendering and Compositing, Rigging, Animation and VFX may also be expected of the Concept Artist.

More experienced Concept Artists may be tasked with supporting the Art Director in mentoring and guiding less experienced Concept Artists, for example, passing on knowledge and methodology on best practice and technique and where relevant making sure they are supported creatively, artistically and technically during their time on the Project.

Responsibilities:

• Concept Designs:  Create Concepts/Art Works for a broad range of characters, creatures, environments, vehicles and props, that serve as reference for other departments working on the project

• Working to Aesthetic and Style Objectives: Understanding, detailing and communicating aesthetic and style requirements in any work created. Aesthetic and style requirements are given by Client, Studio, Director and Art Director

• Executing feedback: Addressing feedback given by Director/Art Director making changes to Artwork/Concepts/Designs to meet the Project requirements

• Reference Gathering: Where applicable, sourcing and collating references which help guide and/or support visuals and aesthetics of Concepts and Designs (particularly relevant for Call Out Sheets and Colour Scripts)

• Seeks to understand, evaluate, communicate and execute Project Concept/Design requirements

• Seeks to deliver Designs and Art Work that answer both Client and Studio needs

• Actively monitors and adjusts to the project's needs

• Takes responsibility for ensuring the problem is solved

• Works with and supports Team members from other departments

• Puts the outcome for the studio as a whole first

• Can both anticipate a problem and either prevents it or limits the damage

• Is able to maintain focus and direction

• Can see past the noise

• Responds proactively to personal & team challenges

• Motivates themselves and, where relevant, other team members

• Is communicative and communicates effectively and clearly

• Aspires to learn and grow

• Is flexible and adaptable to changes and feedback

• Understands the bigger picture and requirements

• Is resilient and perseveres

• Is level headed under pressure

An opportunity to work across multiple styles, IPs and genres, with a talented international team of designers and art directors.