Junior Concept Artist with AI Design

LightField London; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guidance from experienced artists

Exposure to real projects

Opportunity to develop craft

Job summary

A creative digital studio in London is seeking a Junior Concept Artist to support their design team with a focus on AI-assisted techniques and traditional artistry. This entry-level role involves developing digital artworks, collaborating across departments, and contributing innovative ideas. Ideal candidates should possess strong digital art skills, a keen interest in AI tools, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation as a digital artist understanding design principles.
• Proficiency in using digital art tools.
• Portfolio showcasing artistic curiosity and potential.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing digital artworks and concepts.
• Create photorealistic designs using traditional and AI-assisted techniques.
• Collaborate across departments to turn concepts into visuals.

Skills

Digital art principles

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Excellent sketching skills

Interest in AI design tools

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Junior Concept Artist with AI Design

Contract Type: Full Time

Location: Vauxhall, London

Working Style: On‑Site

Overview

You are at the beginning of your creative journey and are passionate about design and curious about the future of digital art. As a Junior Concept Artist with AI Design, you will join a multidisciplinary creative team that blends imagination, design and technology to craft visuals that move audiences across industries. You will help to shape high‑impact, high‑quality, visual content across a multitude of outputs, from initial storyboarding and advertising campaigns to short films and architectural concepts that see you blend design and craft with intelligent tools that bring new ideas to life. You will assist in concept development, digital asset creation and the early stages of visual storytelling, while learning how AI tools can enhance creativity without replacing the artist’s hand. This role is perfect for someone who wants to adapt between traditional artistry and emerging AI‑driven workflows, who is eager to grow and experiment and build a solid creative foundation in a fast‑evolving artistic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing digital artworks, illustrations and concepts across multiple projects.
• Assist in preparing assets for production and ensure they meet project specifications.
• Create stylised or photorealistic designs that apply traditional digital tools and AI‑assisted techniques for ideation, mood board development or visual image creation.
• Collaborate across the different departments and the project/senior leads to turn concepts into visuals throughout various stages of the projects.
• Animate and evolve static visuals using AI‑assisted motion tools to explore narrative, rhythm and emotion.
• Collaborate and work closely across all departments during the final stages of projects to help assist and complete tasks necessary for post‑production such as comping in assets, people refinement, grading and adding additional atmosphere.
• Ensure visual imagery and storytelling remains consistent between all departments and artists during the project stages.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute with innovative visual ideas.
• Respond positively to feedback, demonstrating adaptability and growth mindset.

Skills & Qualifications

• A strong foundation as a digital artist with an understanding of design principles including composition, colour and storytelling.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or similar digital art tools.
• Excellent sketching and painting skills.
• An interest in AI‑powered design tools.
• A portfolio that reflects artistic curiosity and potential.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate in a fast‑paced creative environment.

Why Join Us

You will grow under the guidance of experienced creative digital artists and will have an opportunity to gain exposure to real projects that merge art and innovation. This is an opportunity to develop your craft, explore AI as a creative companion and establish yourself in the future‑facing world of digital design.

How to apply

Please apply via LinkedIn and ensure your application and/or CV has a workable link to your portfolio. Any application without this will not be considered.

Important: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Other

Job function: Marketing and Design

Industries: Marketing Services and Animation and Post‑production

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