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Senior Concept Artist

Concept Artists work directly with the Principal artists (team leads) and are responsible for creating concepts in a broad range of styles in accordance with the requirements of each project/client. The role involves creating artwork and design at all stages of the development cycle, including concept and idea generation, fast sketching (including storyboards), color/ light studies and polished illustration work. Typical projects often require the visualization of various subjects, including environments, vehicles, characters and props. Adaptability is therefore a key skill. Candidates must have a broad range of styles and be able to demonstrate a good spread of realistic, fantasy, sci-fi and stylized work.

NOTE - At this time we are accepting remote work applications due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. However, the role will require the successful candidate to work in Vancouver, Canada and you must be legally eligible to do so. This is a full-time position that will require the successful candidate to work 40 hours a week across Monday to Friday.

Requirements

Functional Responsibilities

• Creating concept art for characters, environments, objects to various levels of finish and time constraints
• Creating illustrations for key frames, box art and other marketing purposes
• Speed paintings of Composition and Mood.
• Visual storytelling, ensuring that the image captivates the viewer’s imagination.
• Environment design - Ability to create inspirational environments in an array of styles, always with close attention to composition, lighting and perspective.
• Architecture – Strong understanding of the layout and special proportions a range of buildings, both realistic and imaginary. A good knowledge of architectural styles would be advantageous.
• Mechanical design – Knowledge of industrial design principals and their application to fictional vehicles, machines, weapons etc.
• Character design – Creative, unique and interesting characters in a range of styles

Skills Required

• Fluent with Photoshop, and a high capacity to learn new tools.
• Strong art background in traditional art skills
• Anatomical knowledge
• Architectural knowledge
• Mechanical design knowledge
• Good sense of light, form, tone, palette
• Must be able to paint/sketch at speed.
• Experience with 3-D software (Blender, Modo etc. a plus)
• Good knowledge of videogames and films

Education and Experience

• A portfolio that demonstrates a potential to meet industry standard level of art
• Proven workplace experience of 5-6+ years showing increasing responsibilities
• Ability to lead and manage projects and mentoring junior candidates
• Proven ability in understanding and managing project requirements with minimal direction
• Professional art training is desirable but not essential

Personal Attributes

• In addition to having a strong foundation of artistic ability, the role requires working as part of a team and so enthusiasm and good communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work and manage deliverables within tight timelines.
• We are looking for a grounded and pragmatic team player. Confident without being arrogant, this person will want to play an active role in building an awesome culture within the studio.

Benefits

As well as having the chance to work on some incredible projects, Atomhawk offers a unique environment for those wanting to be surrounded by like-minded creative people. We have one of the largest in-house teams of specialist digital artists in the world, providing a collaborative community that works, develops and socializes together.

Atomhawk provides structured career development and training pathways for staff at all levels. We offer flexible working hours and a strict ‘No-Crunch’ culture, meaning overtime is not required or forced within the art team. This is alongside a competitive salary of $80,000 CAD, a generous relocation allowance, and a comprehensive benefit scheme that includes 21 days of paid vacation allowance and an extended healthcare package amongst a number of other things.

Situated in the heart of Downtown, our Vancouver studio is amidst bars and restaurants in Canada’s most ethnically diverse community. With art and music being so important to the city’s livability, it is also surrounded by water and mountains that call to you to explore.

Atomhawk is part of Sumo Group plc, one of the world’s leading videogame developers.