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). Artwork generated by the 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 make sure they are supported creatively, artistically and technically during their time on the Project.

Concept Artists are under the Line Management of the Head of Art

 

Responsibilities:

• Interpreting Art Direction Briefs and requirements and understanding the Creative, aesthetic and visual goals of the Project
• Produce various types of Artwork; concepts/designs, to a high standard and within agreed time scales as required – e.g. character designs, environment designs, prop designs, Storyboards, Production Renderings, Sketches, Designs, Colour Scripts, Backdrops, VFX designs, Matte paintings, material call-out sheets, etc. etc.
• Where relevant, support the work of Producers, Directors, Creative Directors, Art Directors and other Department Leads/CG Supervisors in the pitch, pre-production and production stages of Projects
• Communicate on a regular basis with Art Director and Production to ensure that schedules and estimates for delivery of work are achievable and that expectations are understood and met
• If necessary help with Project and Team organisational structure and estimating schedules for the execution of work
• Support Art Director and Production in their work by clearly communicating and helping the team achieve Art Direction and Project goals
• Ensuring that Design/Art Work gets done within schedule and budget whilst meeting Client, Studio and Director expectations
• Ensuring that Design/Art Work follows scope and Project requirements
• Working with and supporting Art Director and Production when necessary to clarify and/or explain if/when feedback impacts negatively on schedule and deliverables
• Present concepts and design ideas, listen to feedback and make recommendations that are achievable within budget and schedule and implement as required