CONCEPT ARTIST [SENIOR / LEAD] (REF:AC)

Agensi Pekerjaan Pasona Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Lead Concept Artist in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will mentor a team, create imaginative concept art, and oversee the entire art pipeline. A strong portfolio, proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator, and leadership experience are required. This role demands a passion for gaming and a keen eye for detail, with responsibilities including collaboration with other team members and troubleshooting issues in concept art production.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a concept artist with a strong portfolio.
• Strong understanding of composition and color theory.
• Ability to create a wide range of concept art.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of concept artists.
• Create compelling concept art for various visual elements.
• Oversee the entire concept art pipeline.

Skills

Team leadership

Concept art creation

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Digital painting

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Lead Concept Artist

Lead and mentor a team of concept artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure high-quality work.

• Create compelling and imaginative concept art for characters, environments, props, and other visual elements.
• Collaborate with the art director, game designers, and other team members to develop and maintain the artistic vision for the project.
• Ensure that all concept art aligns with the overall style and vision of the game.
• Oversee the entire concept art pipeline, from initial sketches to final polished artwork.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continually improve the quality and efficiency of concept art production.
• Troubleshoot and solve artistic and technical issues related to concept art creation.
• Participate in project planning and provide estimates for concept art-related tasks.

Lead Concept Artist – Qualifications

• Proven experience as a concept artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Strong proficiency in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and other digital painting tools.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Ability to create a wide range of concept art, from rough sketches to detailed illustrations.
• Excellent drawing and painting skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot artistic issues.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and guide junior artists.
• A passion for gaming and a deep understanding of visual storytelling.

Senior Concept Artist

• Create artwork for reference use.
• Under the guidance of the Art Director and Lead Concept Artist, contribute to the creation of a style guide covering all artistic aspects of the product.
• Work with a project team in Tokyo HQ to mitigate any issues that may arise in the creation of assets.
• Provide feedback on general aspects of game design from an artistic perspective.

Senior Concept Artist – Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of professional experience in gaming or related field.
• Portfolio demonstrating outstanding drawing and fine art skill, including figure drawing and high self-direction.
• Strong Photoshop/illustration skills.
• Must be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Illustration and painting skills.
Application

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