Senior Designer/Concept Artist (On-Site)

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams.

Known for our quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered alongside distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms around the world to help create, realize, and produce noteworthy content.

ICON operates from a holistic philosophy that leverages individual skill sets to maximize production efficiency on the floor while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

• At ICON we constantly invest in raising the bar of our productions and fostering our people. If you are passionate about animation and enjoy sharing success with others, we'd like to hear from you!
• Join the fastest-growing CG Animation studio in Vancouver
• Work on top feature and episodic CG franchises for leading streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, Paramount+ etc.)
• Work with a diverse group of artists from all over the world who have come to BC to join our expanding studio
• Use all of the latest tools and software
• We uphold a premium standard of quality across all of our productions by putting all of our resources up on screen
• We hire for the long term and allow artists to grow, get promoted and take on as much responsibility as they can manage
• We offer flexibility and autonomy
• We facilitate requests in a timely manner
• We support PR applications
• We offer direct deposit
• We offer a generous benefits package
• And more...

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the art director to help realize the overall aesthetic vision for a project.
• Develop advanced and innovative designs that push the boundaries of the show's aesthetic and narrative.
• Guide and inspire junior designers, helping them develop their skills and contribute to the overall excellence of the team.
• Collaborate with the animation and art teams to ensure asset designs are executed effectively for animation without compromising visual appeal.
• Strategically design and illustrate environments that elevate the overall visual style of the show.
• Lead efforts to establish and communicate the mood, tone, and atmosphere of different settings within the series.
• Contribute strategic and high-level ideas to enhance the overall visual storytelling of the series.
• Effectively communicate and present advanced concepts, incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies in animation and concept art.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Animation, or a related field.
• Experience as a Designer / Concept Artist in the animation industry.
• Possess a high level of understanding of art fundamentals.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding and complex daily schedule.
• Adaptable to quick changes and limitations.
• Must be fluent in Photoshop and have a rudimentary understanding of Maya, Nuke, Premiere, and various Effects and Surfacing software platforms.
• Have a clear understanding of the animation pipeline and production schedule and work within those parameters.

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The wage for this role represents a range across all of ICON’s Projects.  It is influenced by various factors, including job-related skills and experience.

In compliance with the BC provincial government mandates, we are posting a broad wage range to adhere to the wage transparency requirements.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.