Concept Artist

Jobs for Humanity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the non-profit sector is seeking a talented Concept Artist in Toronto. In this full-time role, you will work closely with the artistic team to bring game concepts to life through illustrations and sketches, while collaborating with the Art Director to shape the visual experience. With a strong emphasis on detail and creativity, this position is ideal for those with a diploma in Fine Arts and significant experience in the video game industry. Join us in making a difference and fostering inclusivity in the employment ecosystem.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in concept art in the video game industry.
• Knowledge of digital painting and 3D software.
• Attention to detail and excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Art Director to develop overall vision.
• Produce sketches and create concepts for characters/environments.
• Refine artwork based on feedback and technical constraints.

Skills

Digital painting

3D software

Art fundamentals understanding

Excellent communication

Creativity

Education

College diploma in Fine Arts or equivalent

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.
  
  

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Ubisoft to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: Ubisoft

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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