Overview
We are currently seeking a Concept Designer for our Vancouver studio. This is a project-based position that will include a variety of projects including film, episodics, stream-series and event television. The successful candidate will focus on organic concepts and designs for both creature and humanoids. The Concept Designer reports to the Concept Supervisor and Character Supervisor as well as the Creative Director.
Requirements and Qualifications:
The Concept Designer works with the Concept Supervisor, and in collaboration with the Creative Director to establish overall look and design for all hero characters and pitch work using both traditional and digital art methodologies.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Tasks include character and costume design exploration
- Must be an expert in Photoshop
- Knowledge of Z-Brush and 3D concepting a plus
- Experienced in both hard body & organic creature design
- Must be able to generate designs that exist in a live action setting
- At least 4 years’ experience as a concept artist within entertainment industry
- Strong artistic ability to design from both verbal creative input and pre-conceptualized artwork
- Expert eye for colour and composition
- Ability to take artistic direction
- Work well with tight deadlines
- Must be able to work independently
- Experience must be showcased with an up-to-date portfolio that includes character design
- Organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
About Zoic Studios
Zoic Studios is an Award winning VFX company made up of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process, and relationships. Partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm are our key founding principles. We have two studios located in Los Angeles, New York and Vancouver, Canada. Some of our recent credits include, Once Upon A Time, The 100, Arrow, Keanu, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Imaginary Mary, Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events and Man in the High Castle.
"Visual Evolution" is our mission; we invest in constantly improving our technological and studio processes so that our artists can focus on being creative even in the lightning fast paced world of visual effects. We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive film and television projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?
