Senior Concept Artist for Sci-Fi World Building

Placements24; Soweto; Presencial; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

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Competitive salary

Creative studio in Soweto

Industry-leading software/hardware

Professional development

Mentorship role

Health insurance

Visual storytelling impact

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Concept Artist in Soweto to lead the visual development of expansive sci-fi worlds, environments, characters, vehicles and props. You will translate narratives into compelling concepts that inspire the art team and establish the project's visual language.

Collaborating with game designers, writers, and art directors, you will produce detailed sketches, mood boards, and final renders, mentoring junior artists while staying current with industry

Qualificações

• Extensive professional experience as a Concept Artist with a strong sci-fi portfolio.
• Proficiency in traditional drawing and painting, with solid color theory.
• Ability to translate narratives into visual concepts and design language.
• Experience mentoring junior artists and leading creative efforts.

Responsabilidades

• Create high-quality concept art for environments, characters, vehicles, props, and UI.
• Establish the visual style and aesthetic direction across projects.
• Collaborate with designers, writers, and art directors to refine concepts.
• Produce sketches, mood boards, paint-overs, and final renders.
• Research science and culture to inform designs for believable futures.
• Iterate concepts based on feedback from the team.
• Mentor junior artists and share design thinking techniques.
• Contribute to visual storytelling and stay current with industry trends.
• Communicate ideas effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Sci-fi world-building

Character design

Traditional art

Digital painting

Art direction

Communication

Mentoring

Formação académica

Fine Arts degree

Illustration degree

Industrial Design degree

Equivalent professional experience

Ferramentas

Photoshop

Procreate

Corel Painter

Blender

ZBrush

Maya

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About the Role

Our client, a visionary studio renowned for its immersive science fiction experiences, located in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Concept Artist to lead the visual development of intricate and expansive sci-fi worlds. This role is pivotal in establishing the artistic direction and visual language for futuristic environments, characters, vehicles, and props. You will be responsible for translating abstract ideas and narrative requirements into compelling visual concepts that inspire the entire art team. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional drawing and painting skills, a deep understanding of design principles, and a passion for speculative design and world-building. This is a premier opportunity to shape the aesthetic of groundbreaking sci-fi projects within a collaborative studio in Soweto.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concept art for environments, characters, vehicles, props, and user interfaces within a sci-fi setting.
• Establish and maintain the visual style and aesthetic direction for projects, ensuring consistency and artistic integrity.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, writers, and art directors to develop and refine visual concepts based on narrative and gameplay requirements.
• Produce detailed sketches, mood boards, paint-overs, and final rendered concepts.
• Research and draw inspiration from real-world science, technology, and culture, as well as fictional themes, to inform designs.
• Iterate rapidly on concepts based on feedback from the creative team.
• Mentor junior concept artists and provide guidance on artistic techniques and design thinking.
• Contribute to the overall visual storytelling of the project.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and techniques in concept art and digital painting.
• Effectively communicate ideas and present visual concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience as a Concept Artist, with a significant portfolio showcasing strong sci-fi world-building and character design.
• Exceptional traditional art skills, including drawing, painting, composition, and color theory.
• Expert proficiency in digital painting software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Corel Painter.
• Experience with 3D software (e.g., Blender, ZBrush, Maya) for concept development is highly desirable.
• A strong understanding of design principles, including form, function, silhouette, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to design believable and imaginative futuristic technology, environments, and creatures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior artists.
• A degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Industrial Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A passion for science fiction and visual storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary reflecting senior-level expertise.
• Opportunity to work on highly anticipated and innovative sci-fi projects.
• Creative studio environment in Soweto fostering artistic exploration.
• Access to industry-leading software and hardware.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Mentorship role within a talented art department.
• Contribution to the visual identity of groundbreaking entertainment experiences.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.