Senior Sci‑Fi Concept Artist: Worldbuilding Lead

Placements24; Soweto; In loco; ZAR 700.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Creative studio in Soweto

Industry-leading software/hardware

Professional development

Mentorship role

Health insurance

Visual storytelling impact

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Sci-fi world-building

Character design

Traditional art

Digital painting

Art direction

Communication

Mentoring

Formazione

Fine Arts degree

Illustration degree

Industrial Design degree

Equivalent professional experience

Strumenti

Photoshop

Procreate

Corel Painter

Blender

ZBrush

Maya

Descrizione del lavoro

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