Concept Artist
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
Description
Position at Industrial Light & Magic
The Concept Artist creates Concept art for visual effects in feature films. Works as part of a team of artists executing CG and traditional artwork, helping create artwork that adheres to a specific design or “look” of a show.
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Creation of dynamic artwork that illustrates various stories and scripts
• Ensures work is done according to specifications outlined by the Director/Key Creatives of a show
• Implements any changes and incorporates feedback from Art Directors into artwork
• Actively participates in dailies and transmissions
Key Peers or Relationships:
• Art/Sr. Art Directors, Creative Director, Art Dept. Production Manager
Job Requirements
Education / Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or proven experience as a Concept Artist in the Entertainment Industry including Visual Effects or Games
• Experience or knowledge of cinematic techniques, language and shot composition (advantage)
• Demo reel and/or portfolio required
Required Skills / Competencies:
• Developed “eye” and strong aesthetic
• Demonstrated understanding and creation of photo real work
• Experience creating some or all of the following: environments, hard surface, and creature design, matte paintings, shot elements, storyboards (advantage)
• Ability to work closely with Art Department leadership and within a production environment
• Ability to work under pressure while implementing changes based on input from multiple sources
Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in design software required (Photoshop, Painter, Sketch- up, Modo, etc, z-brush)
• Ability to assemble research and reference material that will be influential to clients and design team
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz3207-184-72-135-210-42 in your application.
Lucasfilm is among the world’s leading entertainment service companies, a pioneer in visual effects and sound across multiple mediums, and is home to the legendary Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.