Concept Artist

Youtooz; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay 50k–70k CAD per year

Job summary

Youtooz is seeking a Concept Artist to translate creators into a unique 2D collectible that fits our brand. You will rapidly craft concepts, incorporate feedback, and prepare turnarounds for 3D modeling while assisting modelers with additional 2D assets.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in concept art, strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator or Procreate, and a solid grasp of color, perspective and proportions. A degree in Fine Art or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of concept art/drawing/sketching experience.
• Strong Photoshop, Illustrator or Procreate skills.
• Effective multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Solid understanding of art fundamentals and visual development.

Responsibilities

• Capture a creator's personality and features into a 2D collectible.
• Create initial concepts and iterate with feedback.
• Develop turnarounds for 3D modeling preparation.
• Support 3D modelers with supplemental 2D assets.
• Meet design deadlines.

Skills

Concept art

Photoshop

Illustrator

Procreate

Multitasking

Color theory

Perspective

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in Fine Art or Graphic Design

Tools

Maya

Z-Brush

Job description

Youtooz creates designer toys for the heroes and role models of the internet — Youtubers, Instagram influencers, celebrities, athletes, rappers, and more. Our mission is to bring the people you already love to watch and keep up with on the internet in real life, on your desk at work, your shelf in your bedroom or even in your living room for everyone to see. Youtooz are incredibly personal and unique to each creator and customer and comes with a variety of unique perks.

Concept Artists at Youtooz will create the aesthetic and look for our product. They are responsible for taking a content creator or popular IP and turning them into a 2D concept that fits the brand’s aesthetic guidelines and accurately personifies the creator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and capture a content creator's personality, mood, content, community and other defining features into a 2D collectible
• Quickly create initial concepts and effectively incorporate feedback into following iterations
• Interpret your 2D concept into turnarounds to prepare for 3D modeling
• Assist our 3D modelers by making supplemental 2D assets
• Research and capture a content creator's personality, mood, content, community and other defining features into a 2D collectible
• Quickly create initial concepts and effectively incorporate feedback into following iterations
• Interpret your 2D concept into turnarounds to prepare for 3D modeling
• Assist our 3D modelers by making supplemental 2D assets
• Meet design deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in concept art/drawing/sketching
• Strong experience using Photoshop, Illustrator or Procreate
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize and problem solve
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals: colour theory, perspective and proportions
• Visual development best-practices: roughs, silhouettes, lineups.
• Excellent visual eye and attention to detail
• 3-5 years of experience in concept art/drawing/sketching
• Strong experience using Photoshop, Illustrator or Procreate
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize and problem solve
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals: colour theory, perspective and proportions
• Visual development best-practices: roughs, silhouettes, lineups.
• Excellent visual eye and attention to detail

Bonus Points

• Experience with 3D Programs such as Maya and Z-Brush
• Experience with traditional art such as painting or sculpting
• Degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation or a related discipline

PORTFOLIOS USING AI WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

The pay range for this role is:
50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Toronto, Canada)
50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Vancouver, Canada)
50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Montreal, Canada)
50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Calgary, Canada)