Concept Artist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Creative studio environment in Welkom

Professional development opportunities

Access to creative resources

Team collaboration and growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Concept Artist in Welkom to envision and create stunning visual assets for upcoming projects. You will translate ideas into compelling representations of characters, environments, props, and key moments, shaping the overall mood and style of the game.

You will collaborate with art directors, designers, and 3D modelers to ensure consistency across assets, exploring varied styles to meet project requirements in a collaborative studio environment in Welkom.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional drawing and painting skills with concept art for entertainment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop or Procreate.
• Solid understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, and perspective.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key visual moments.
• Develop mood boards, style guides, and presentation art to establish and communicate the visual direction.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, game designers, and 3D modelers to iterate on designs and ensure visual consistency.
• Explore various artistic styles and techniques to find the most effective visual solutions for project requirements.
• Provide detailed visual references for the production team to use in asset creation.
• Maintain an organized library of concept art and design documentation.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Digital painting

Character and environment concept art

Composition

Color theory

Lighting

Anatomy

Communication

Collaboration

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Procreate

3D workflows understanding

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Concept Artist to envision and create stunning visual assets for their upcoming projects in Welkom. This role is crucial in establishing the visual direction, mood, and style of our games and interactive experiences. You will translate ideas and scripts into compelling visual representations of characters, environments, props, and key story moments. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional artistic talent, a strong understanding of design principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, contributing to a cohesive and visually impactful final product within a collaborative creative studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key visual moments.
• Develop mood boards, style guides, and presentation art to establish and communicate the visual direction.
• Collaborate closely with art directors, game designers, and 3D modelers to iterate on designs and ensure visual consistency.
• Explore various artistic styles and techniques to find the most effective visual solutions for project requirements.
• Provide detailed visual references for the production team to use in asset creation.
• Maintain an organized library of concept art and design documentation.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional drawing, painting, and digital art skills, with a focus on concept art for entertainment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or similar.
• Solid understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, anatomy, and perspective.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and adapt to different artistic styles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate visual ideas clearly.
• Experience in 3D modeling software or understanding of 3D workflows is a plus for this role in Welkom.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on visually rich and exciting projects.
• A creative and supportive studio environment in Welkom.
• Professional development opportunities and access to creative resources.
• Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of visual storytelling.