Senior Concept Artist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Concept Artist to define the visual style for upcoming projects, creating concept art for characters, environments, and props, and collaborating with directors, designers, and artists to establish a cohesive aesthetic.

You will translate ideas into compelling visuals, develop sketches, mood boards, and renderings, iterate with feedback, and stay current with trends in art and visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Concept Artist in the game development, film, or animation industry.
• Strong portfolio of diverse, high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate, or similar software.
• Solid understanding of composition, color theory, perspective, and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key art that define the visual style of projects.
• Collaborate closely with directors, game designers, and art leads to explore and develop visual ideas.
• Develop detailed sketches, renderings, and mood boards to effectively communicate artistic vision.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from the team, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical constraints.
• Stay informed about current trends in art, design, and visual storytelling within the industry.

Skills

Concept Art

Digital Painting

Composition & Color Theory

Anatomy & Perspective

Communication & Collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly imaginative and skilled Senior Concept Artist to join their creative powerhouse in Soweto . You will be instrumental in defining the visual style and direction for upcoming projects, producing stunning concept art for characters, environments, and props. This role demands a strong artistic foundation, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual narratives. You will collaborate closely with directors, designers, and other artists to establish the aesthetic vision and ensure its consistent application throughout development. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the look and feel of groundbreaking projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and key art that define the visual style of projects.
• Collaborate closely with directors, game designers, and art leads to explore and develop visual ideas.
• Develop detailed sketches, renderings, and mood boards to effectively communicate artistic vision.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from the team, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical constraints.
• Stay informed about current trends in art, design, and visual storytelling within the industry.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Concept Artist in the game development, film, or animation industry, with a portfolio showcasing diverse and high-quality work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard digital painting software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or similar.
• Strong understanding of composition , color theory, perspective, and anatomy.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, producing multiple visual solutions for design challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present and articulate artistic ideas effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A creative and collaborative work environment in the vibrant community of Soweto .