Senior Concept Artist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Vor Ort; ZAR 480.000 - 720.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Professional development

Studio culture in Mahikeng

Artistic resources

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a senior concept artist to lead the visual direction for diverse projects in Mahikeng. You will create compelling concepts for characters, environments, and props, guiding junior artists and collaborating with the art director to shape the project aesthetic.

The role emphasizes strong drawing skills, a robust portfolio, and the ability to translate briefs into striking visuals that set the tone for production.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience as a Concept Artist in gaming, film, or animation with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in digital painting and 3D sketching tools.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Ability to mentor junior artists and communicate visual ideas clearly.

Aufgaben

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key visuals.
• Collaborate with art directors and designers to define visual style and direction.
• Iterate designs based on feedback and project needs.
• Guide 3D modeling, texturing, and animation teams with visual targets.
• Stay updated on art history and current industry trends.

Kenntnisse

Concept Art

Digital Painting

Anatomy & Perspective

Team Collaboration

Mentoring Juniors

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Blender

ZBrush

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and imaginative Senior Concept Artist to join their vibrant art team in Mahikeng . This role is crucial in defining the visual style and aesthetic of new projects, from characters and environments to props and key art. You will work closely with the art director and other stakeholders to translate ideas and concepts into compelling visual designs that set the tone for the final product. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional artistic talent, a strong understanding of visual storytelling, and the ability to inspire and guide junior artists. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the look and feel of groundbreaking entertainment projects in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key visuals based on project briefs.
• Collaborate with art directors, game designers, and directors to develop and refine the visual style and direction of projects.
• Explore multiple design solutions and iterate rapidly based on feedback and project needs.
• Develop detailed visual targets that guide the 3D modeling, texturing, and animation teams.
• Maintain a strong understanding of art history, design principles, and current industry trends.
• Mentor and provide feedback to junior concept artists, fostering their artistic growth.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Concept Artist in the gaming, film, or animation industry, with a strong portfolio.
• Exceptional skills in digital painting, sketching, and 3D sketching tools.
• Proficiency in software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or similar digital art tools.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, perspective, composition, color theory, and lighting.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate visual ideas clearly.
• Experience with 3D software for concepting (e.g., Blender, ZBrush) is a significant plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and visually rich projects.
• Professional development support and access to artistic resources.
• A collaborative and inspiring studio culture in Mahikeng that values creativity and artistic innovation.
• Potential for contributions to major entertainment franchises.