Lead Concept Artist Job at 315081 Storygrounds storygrounds https://s3.amazonaw..., San Francisco, CA

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  • 315081 Storygrounds storygrounds https://s3.amazonaw...
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Contract Lead Concept Artist (Character Focus) to work on an amazing new IP for an original Webcomic within the action-fantasy genre. This comic is going to see massive distribution, as it has very solid marketing partners. As the Lead Concept artist, you will be the lead artist for setting the style for a new world with an initial focus on Character designs but continuing with the creation of the full artistic bible for the property in partnership with the rest of our team. You will have the support of a primary writer, and eventually additional artists, as well as the Lost Boss creative support team. 

This is a unique opportunity on a project that will have high visibility and definitely have a single anime episode based on the style.

Timeline: Must be able to start immediately

* A paid art test will be part of the selection process.

Skills & Requirements

WHAT YOU WOULD DO

  • Create characters, enemies, and environments based on direction from the project lead and input from the rest of the creative team and our creator partner.
  • Based on visual direction from the project lead, collaborate on the visual style and ensure our designs are of the highest quality bar possible.
  • Help us push the visual envelope by creating stunning and inspiring characters.
  • Create and iterate unique and compelling designs that blow people’s minds, within a determined production schedule.
  • Partner with other project lead and the rest of the team to ensure the concept designs work within the project workflow.
  • Ensure the style will work well both for screen but also for the creation of high-quality, consistent, vertical scroll comic episodes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Experience designing slick, detailed, modern, forward-looking anime characters in a variety of styles that feel fresh.
  • An eye for modern fashion-forward aesthetics that speak to our audience of young adults.
  • A mind for technical function and aesthetic pursuit with an ability to balance creativity with function.
  • Experience creating mechanical designs.
  • Strong traditional drawing skills and knowledge of the human anatomy.
  • Strong understanding of color theory and how color affects mood & focal points.
  • Must be available to commit to a given project for at least 6 months with potential for extension.
  • Familiarity with webcomic and anime aesthetics as well as their distinct genre staples/tropes.
  • Have worked on at least 1+ publicly published webcomic series, anime, games.
  • Embodies a collaborative mindset, allowing for flexibility on how a story and/or episode is visually told. 
  • Must be able to provide properly organized and layered files (I.E. Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint) according to company specifications.
  • Team player who can communicate punctually and professionally.
  • Contribute to a positive work and team environment. 
  • Able to attend occasional kick-off and sync-up meetings during Pacific time-zone work hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM). 
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

How to Apply

Please Apply our our Careers Page:

Email Linda Giang (Head of Content and Operations), if you have any questions -->  Linda@storygrounds.com

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Contract work, Immediate start,

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