Senior Concept Artist (Character)

Placements24; Kimberley; Híbrido; CAD 46.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Concept Artist specializing in character design for a renowned game development studio based in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will collaborate with art directors, designers, and 3D artists to create concept art that defines characters' identity and supports production.

This hybrid role offers remote collaboration with the Kimberley studio, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to influence visual storytelling and mentor junior artists.

Formación

• Significant professional experience as a Concept Artist with a strong portfolio in character design for games or related media.
• Exceptional skills in digital painting and illustration using software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or similar.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, perspective, and composition.
• Ability to create compelling silhouettes and convey personality through character design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a team and receptive to feedback.
• Familiarity with 3D software for reference or block-outs is a plus.
• Passion for video games and deep understanding of character archetypes and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsabilidades

• Create imaginative and detailed concept art for game characters, including exploration sketches, turnarounds, and detailed illustrations.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to develop character concepts that fit the game's lore, style, and gameplay requirements.
• Refine character designs based on feedback from the art team and other departments.
• Develop a strong understanding of anatomy, form, color theory, and silhouette to create visually striking characters.
• Prepare and present concepts effectively to the wider development team.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging art styles in character design.
• Mentor junior concept artists and contribute to the development of art best practices.
• Ensure consistency and quality in all character concept artwork produced.

Conocimientos

Character design

Digital painting

Anatomy

Procreate

Photoshop

3D references

Herramientas

Blender

ZBrush

Maya

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a renowned game development studio operating from Kimberley, Northern Cape , is seeking a highly creative Senior Concept Artist specializing in character design. This role is pivotal in defining the visual identity of characters for our upcoming games. You will conceptualize and design unique, compelling characters that align with project themes and narrative requirements. Working closely with art directors, game designers, and 3D artists, you will translate ideas into high-quality concept art that guides the production pipeline. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional artistic talent, a deep understanding of anatomy, costume design, and silhouette, along with proficiency in digital painting tools. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely while collaborating with our Kimberley -based studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create imaginative and detailed concept art for game characters, including exploration sketches, turnarounds, and detailed illustrations.
• Collaborate with art directors and game designers to develop character concepts that fit the game's lore, style, and gameplay requirements.
• Refine character designs based on feedback from the art team and other departments.
• Develop a strong understanding of anatomy, form, color theory, and silhouette to create visually striking characters.
• Prepare and present concepts effectively to the wider development team.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging art styles in character design.
• Mentor junior concept artists and contribute to the development of art best practices.
• Ensure consistency and quality in all character concept artwork produced.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience as a Concept Artist, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in character design for games or related media.
• Exceptional skills in digital painting and illustration using software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or similar.
• Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, perspective, and composition.
• Ability to create compelling silhouettes and convey personality through character design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively within a team and receive constructive criticism.
• Familiarity with 3D software for reference or block-outs is a plus.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of character archetypes and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced development environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits plan. This includes health insurance, retirement contributions, and generous paid time off. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile game projects and contribute to a creative and collaborative studio culture. The hybrid work model provides flexibility, balancing remote work with in-studio collaboration in Kimberley . Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge game development tools are also available, allowing you to grow your career in the arts sector of the Northern Cape .