Concept Artist
- Calgary, AB
- On-site
- Posted Jul 22, 2026
- 1 position
$50,000–$70,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The role involves researching content creators to design 2D collectibles and creating initial concepts and turnarounds for 3D modeling. The artist will also provide supplemental 2D assets and ensure all design deadlines are met.
Job details
RESPONSIBILITIES Research and capture a content creator's personality, mood, content, community and other defining features into a 2D collectible Quickly create initial concepts and effectively incorporate feedback into following iterations Interpret your 2D concept into turnarounds to prepare for 3D modeling Assist our 3D modelers by making supplemental 2D assets Meet design deadlines QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years of experience in concept art/drawing/sketching Strong experience using Photoshop, Illustrator or Procreate Effective communication skills Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize and problem solve Strong understanding of art fundamentals: colour theory, perspective and proportions Visual development best-practices: roughs, silhouettes, lineups. Excellent visual eye and attention to detail Bonus Points Experience with 3D Programs such as Maya and Z-Brush Experience with traditional art such as painting or sculpting Degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation or a related discipline PORTFOLIOS USING AI WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
What you’ll do
The role involves researching content creators to design 2D collectibles and creating initial concepts and turnarounds for 3D modeling. The artist will also provide supplemental 2D assets and ensure all design deadlines are met.
Requirements
Candidates need 3-5 years of experience in concept art and proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate. A strong grasp of art fundamentals and visual development best practices is required.
Listed skills
- Visual Development · Preferred
- Effective communication · Preferred
- 3D Modeling · Preferred
- Illustrator · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Photoshop · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Development · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
- Concept Art · Preferred
- discipline · Preferred
- Colour Theory · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Concept Art
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Procreate
- Color Theory
- Perspective
- Proportions
- Visual Development
- 2D Collectibles
- Turnarounds
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Procreate (Software)
- Effective Communication
- 3D Modeling
- Research
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Artificial Intelligence
- Animations
- Illustration
- Drawing
- Graphic Design
- Autodesk Maya
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Sketching
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Concept Artist
- Artist / Illustrator
- Visual Artists
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
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