Concept/Visual Development Artist - Environments

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Concept Art • $45,000 PA - $60,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoic Studios is seeking a Concept/Visual Development Artist for Environments for a stop-motion animated feature project. The role involves creating visual development pieces to define and refine the project's visual style and storytelling, working closely with the VFX Art Director and creative leads. Responsibilities include conceptualizing and iterating on key visual beats, developing stunning key art from storyboards or pre-vis, rendering high-quality key images for VFX departments, refining production images using 2D software, and ensuring deliverables meet fast-paced schedules. The artist will also participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and reviews, and communicate effectively with supervisors and department leads to align visual goals and project timelines.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience as Concept/Visual Development Artist
  • Strong portfolio of visual development and key art
  • Excellent understanding of color, lighting, composition, storytelling
  • Strong artistic skills with attention to detail
  • Experience with reference data, renders, photos, HDRIs, photogrammetry
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Proficiency in Maya, Blender, Houdini, Terragen, World Creator, Gaea, ZBrush
  • Must be a resident of British Columbia, Canada
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada
Good to have:
  • Experience in VFX or film industry
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong photography portfolio
  • Experience in traditional art forms (drawing, sculpting, painting)

Job Details

Concept/Visual Development Artist - Environments

All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit.

At this time, we’re pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. (Remote is not available outside of BC; there is no hybrid)

About Zoic 
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.   

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!  

Why Join Zoic? 

  • We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio. 
  • We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques. 
  • We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry. 
  • We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds. 

We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills! 

Summary of Position

As a Concept/Visual Development Artist for Environments, you will be responsible for creating visual development pieces that define and/or refine the visual style and storytelling of our project. You will work closely with the VFX Art Director and creative leads to produce compelling visuals that guide the production of our film.  

Job Functions

  • Collaborate with the VFX Art Director to conceptualize and/or iterate on key visual beats and themes throughout the film.  
  • Starting from storyboards, 2D concept art, or rough pre-vis models, develop and create visually stunning key art that aligns with the film’s visual style and narrative.  
  • Render high-quality key images to provide various VFX departments (Enviro, Lighting, FX, Comp) with realistic and applicable production ready targets.  
  • Use 2D software to refine production images and/or elements into practical production ready targets.  
  • Work closely with the production team to ensure deliverables meet fast- paced delivery schedules.  
  • Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and reviews to provide creative input and feedback.  
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and department leads to ensure alignment of visual goals and project timelines.  

Qualifications 

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Concept/Visual Development Artist, preferably in the VFX or film industry.  
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of high-quality visual development and key art pieces.  
  • Excellent understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.  
  • Strong artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and realism.  
  • Experience working with reference data, renders, photos, HDRIs, and photogrammetry.  
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an extremely fast-paced, creative environment.  
  • Strong time-management skills.  
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling, sculpting, and rendering software such as Maya, Blender, Houdini, Terragen, World Creator, Gaea, ZBrush is required; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, is preferred.  
Preferred Skills:  
  • Strong photography portfolio.  
  • Experience in traditional art forms such as drawing, sculpting, or painting.

Additional information

  • British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $45 - $60 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • Any and all WFH positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
  • Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.


 

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