On-Site Concept Art Illustrator - Visual Storytelling Pro

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Illustrator specialized in concept art to join their Kimberley studio in the Northern Cape. This on-site role focuses on visualizing characters, environments and props, and translating ideas into compelling visual concepts for our projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong artistic foundation, 5+ years of professional experience in the arts and entertainment industry, and proficiency with Photoshop, Procreate, or Corel Painter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Digital Art, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Concept Artist or Digital Illustrator in the arts and entertainment industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse concept art including characters and environments.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital painting software (Photoshop, Procreate, Corel Painter).
• Excellent understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and perspective.
• Strong drawing and rendering skills.
• Ability to work effectively under direction and meet project deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for visual storytelling and imaginative world-building.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling concept art for characters, environments, props, and key scenes.
• Develop visual styles and mood boards to guide artistic direction.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and team members to refine concepts.
• Produce detailed illustrations for pre-production and production.
• Maintain a high standard of artistic quality and consistency across all concept art.
• Adapt to different artistic styles and project requirements.
• Stay informed about current trends in concept art within the entertainment industry.
• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute ideas and creative solutions to the visual development process.

Skills

Concept art

Digital illustration

Character design

Environment design

Storyboarding

Color theory

Composition

Procreate

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Corel Painter

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Illustrator specialized in concept art to join their Kimberley studio in the Northern Cape. This on-site role focuses on visualizing characters, environments and props, and translating ideas into compelling visual concepts for our projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong artistic foundation, 5+ years of professional experience in the arts and entertainment industry, and proficiency with Photoshop, Procreate, or Corel Painter.