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<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Company Overview</h3><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.</p><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Why work at ICON?</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Intermediate Designer / Concept Artist</h3><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Job Overview</h4><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">As an Intermediate Designer/Concept Artist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of the show. Your creative skills will be showcased through the design of compelling characters, engaging environments, and visual development that support the overall narrative. Working closely with the animation and art teams, you will help bring imaginative worlds to life, ensuring designs are both visually appealing and feasible for production.</p><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Key Responsibilities:</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with the art and animation teams to support the overall aesthetic vision of the project.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Design and develop unique character concepts that align with the show’s style and narrative.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Create environment designs that establish mood, tone, and atmosphere.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Contribute to storyboards and visual development art that clearly communicate narrative direction.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Present and communicate design ideas effectively, refining concepts based on feedback.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work alongside directors, animators, and fellow artists to ensure consistency and cohesion across the series.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Stay up to date with industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies in animation and concept art.</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Skills and Experience:</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Degree in Fine Arts, Animation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Prior experience as a Designer / Concept Artist in the animation industry.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including anatomy, perspective, and color theory.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proficiency in Photoshop; familiarity with Maya, Nuke, Premiere, or other Effects and Surfacing software is an asset.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to adapt to quick changes and meet production deadlines.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong communication and problem-solving skills.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborative mindset with the ability to work within the animation pipeline and production schedule.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Senior Designer / Concept Artist</h3><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Job Overview</h4><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">As a Senior Designer/Senior Concept Artist, you will play a key role in defining and elevating the visual identity of the show. Your extensive experience and creative expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the highest quality in character designs, visually stunning environments, and compelling asset designs. Collaborating closely with the Art Director, you will help the effort to bring imaginative worlds to life, ensuring a seamless integration of design elements with the overall narrative.</p><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Key Responsibilities:</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Work closely with the art director to help realize the overall aesthetic vision for a project.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Develop advanced and innovative designs that push the boundaries of the show's aesthetic and narrative.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Guide and inspire junior designers, helping them develop their skills and contribute to the overall excellence of the team.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with the animation and art teams to ensure asset designs are executed effectively for animation without compromising visual appeal.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strategically design and illustrate environments that elevate the overall visual style of the show.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Lead efforts to establish and communicate the mood, tone, and atmosphere of different settings within the series.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Contribute strategic and high-level ideas to enhance the overall visual storytelling of the series.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Effectively communicate and present advanced concepts, incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Stay at the forefront of industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies in animation and concept art.</li></ul><h4 class="text-lg md:text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-gray-800">Skills and Experience:</h4><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Animation, or a related field.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience as a Designer / Concept Artist in the animation industry.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Possess a high level of understanding of art fundamentals.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Great problem-solving skills.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to manage a demanding and complex daily schedule.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Adaptable to quick changes and limitations.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Must be fluent in Photoshop and have a rudimentary understanding of Maya, Nuke, Premiere, and various Effects and Surfacing software platforms.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Have a clear understanding of the animation pipeline and production schedule and work within those parameters.</li></ul><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">---</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICON’s projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicant’s experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">---</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual</p>

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