Environmental Concept Artist - WFS

Summary/objective:

The Wingfeather Saga Animated Series at Angel Studios is looking for an Environment Concept Artist with a knowledge of 3D modeling and a passion for rich, fantastical worlds to join our team as we begin work on Season 6. Role reports to Art Director.

Essential functions

• Work closely with the Art Director to generate designs for a variety of environments, both interiors and exteriors.
• Create unique and inspired concept designs that range from blue sky world building and mood to the nitty-gritty details
• Execute on briefs created by Art Director
• Explore a wide variety of ideas through sketching, mood boards, 3d mockups, finish concepts, and illustrations
• Proactively seek feedback from Art Director, Production Supervisor, and other collaborators
• Create detailed callouts that accurately portray functionality, material properties, construction, scale, and the like for use by respective departments
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the story, its characters, and any limitations set forth by the team
• Create rough, but well organized and to-scale pre-vis models to be used for layout
• Must attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the English language required.  Additional language proficiency is a plus. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of traditional art fundamentals including composition, perspective, color theory, lighting, proportion, and surface properties
• Strong visual design instincts and ability to create concepts that support and enhance the vision of the art direction
• Self-motivated and driven with excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well within a remote art department
• Receptive to art direction and critiques from project leadership and team members
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and other software tools
• An exceptional listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with and Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented perspective and able to pick up on overlooked details.
• Organization and time management. 
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Resourceful and able to problem-solve and manage tasks with ambiguity. 
• Willing to perform an array of tasks both in and out of the office.
• Can take feedback to tasks and assignments positively and create better solutions.
• A quick study, able to pick up new skills and learn how to use new programs.
• Must participate in setting and achieving regularly scheduled and outlined objectives. 
• Recognize when you're wrong, learning from your mistakes and moving past them.
• Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent.

Work environment - When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.

Physical demands - Ability to sit at desk and use computer for prolonged periods of time

Position type and expected hours of work - Regular full-time, 40 hours per week.

Preferred education and experience

• A portfolio that shows experience working within fantasy themes and visual stylings
• Ability to create production ready 3D proxies
• Experience with Unreal Engine a plus
• Strong technical ability and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and workflows
• Tennessee resident a plus. Remote work available

Work authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

EEO statement

At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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