Concept Artist

Jobs for Humanity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Concept Artist to join an artistic team, collaborating on creating engaging characters and environments. This role involves working closely with the Art Director, producing sketches and concept art, and refining designs based on feedback. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma in Fine Arts, have at least 5 years of experience in the video game industry, and have strong skills in digital painting and 3D software.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in concept art in the video game industry.
• Knowledge of art fundamentals including lighting and composition.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Art Director to develop the overall vision of a game.
• Produce black and white sketches and quick iterations.
• Refine concept art to illustration by adding layers of detail.

Skills

Digital painting

3D software

Attention to detail

Communication

Creativity

Education

College diploma in Fine Arts

Tools

3DsMax

Adobe Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

The incumbent will lay the groundwork for the artistic team to create characters and environments that will engaged the players.

They will provide the artwork that will serve as references and guide the visual styling throughout production as all artists work towards a common goal.

The main and routine tasks of this position are to:

• Collaborate with the Art Director to develop the overall vision of a game (set the tone and ambiance, pitch locations, key moments, emotional contrasts, etc.);
• Produce black and white sketches and quick iterations (digital or paper);
• Create concepts of characters or environments from existing references or from scratch;
• Propose concepts to artistic team and discuss possibilities;
• Adapt your artwork based on feedback;
• Find balance between artistic aspects and technical constraints;
• Refine your concept art to illustration by adding layers of detail;
• Carry out all other related tasks.
  
  

Training

A college diploma in Fine Arts or equivalent.

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in concept art in the video game industry.

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of digital painting and 3D software:3DsMax, Adobe Suite, Adobe Illustrator;
• Understanding of art fundamentals: lighting, composition, architecture, anatomy, etc.;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (you can share your ideas and explain your creative process);
• A collaborative spirit;
• A whole lot of creativity and curiosity.
  
  

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Company Name: Ubisoft