Digital Domain
September 9th, 2010, 02:39 PM
Digital Domain is seeking a Concept Artist for its Feature Film division. Qualified applicants may apply online at www.digitaldomain.com and select the Careers page.
Summary:
The Concept Artist is a senior individual contributor assigned to important, complex 2D or 3D artwork for projects in bidding, development and in production phases.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plays a key role in the development of conceptual designs for story inspiration and production use
• Creates characters and environments that articulate the Director's vision for the production
• Applies expert understanding of character anatomy, design elements and needs of the animation process to design and develop memorable, “iconic” characters for any type of creative project
• Develops stirring, captivating and powerful environments ranging from interior and exterior structures to nature-based or futuristic settings, drawing on expert knowledge of architecture, terrain and spatial dynamics
• Has a unique and leading vision of how art should function and the ability to inspire a wide range of audiences, including clients and management, to adopt this vision
• Critiques and guides work under development
• Ensures that creative and technical staff have sufficient information about the artwork throughout the development and production process
• Explores, creates and enhances artwork that informs the story process
• Creates illustrated 2D and 3D "key art" to inform development and production work
• Presents art concepts and designs for review and approval to the production hierarchy and clients
• Troubleshoots a wide range of art and technical problems arising out of the development of new artwork
• Develops unprecedented solutions and techniques that meet current art and technical direction and drive future uses
• Leads research and development initiatives
• Reviews and adjusts artwork under development
• Participates in candidate interviews to contribute expert feedback and weigh in on candidate’s hire-ability
• Mentors less experienced artists and interns to contribute to their growth
• May track and review the work of individual contributors
• May participate in performance reviews
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
• Recognized internally and externally as an expert in the field
• Demonstrates expert ability in modeling, texture art and illustration
• Knowledgeable in anatomy and the dynamics of physical movement as it pertains to character design
• Knowledge in specialized design elements as they relate to environment artwork
• Expert knowledge of Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, Photoshop and other work related software
• Able to develop visual ideas for any type of creative project
• 10+ years of progressively complex related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certification
Digital Domain is an Academy Award©-winning digital production studio focused on visual effects for feature film and advertising. Founded in 1993, the company has built a legacy of achievement, listing Titanic, 2012 and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button among its 75+ film credits. A creative giant in advertising, Digital Domain has created some of the world’s most memorable spots. The studio works with top directors and is continually pushing into new territory. Digital Domain is recognized for pioneering work in photo-real digital humans, and productions that bring the worlds of movies, games, advertising and the web closer together. www.digitaldomain.com
Summary:
The Concept Artist is a senior individual contributor assigned to important, complex 2D or 3D artwork for projects in bidding, development and in production phases.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plays a key role in the development of conceptual designs for story inspiration and production use
• Creates characters and environments that articulate the Director's vision for the production
• Applies expert understanding of character anatomy, design elements and needs of the animation process to design and develop memorable, “iconic” characters for any type of creative project
• Develops stirring, captivating and powerful environments ranging from interior and exterior structures to nature-based or futuristic settings, drawing on expert knowledge of architecture, terrain and spatial dynamics
• Has a unique and leading vision of how art should function and the ability to inspire a wide range of audiences, including clients and management, to adopt this vision
• Critiques and guides work under development
• Ensures that creative and technical staff have sufficient information about the artwork throughout the development and production process
• Explores, creates and enhances artwork that informs the story process
• Creates illustrated 2D and 3D "key art" to inform development and production work
• Presents art concepts and designs for review and approval to the production hierarchy and clients
• Troubleshoots a wide range of art and technical problems arising out of the development of new artwork
• Develops unprecedented solutions and techniques that meet current art and technical direction and drive future uses
• Leads research and development initiatives
• Reviews and adjusts artwork under development
• Participates in candidate interviews to contribute expert feedback and weigh in on candidate’s hire-ability
• Mentors less experienced artists and interns to contribute to their growth
• May track and review the work of individual contributors
• May participate in performance reviews
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
• Recognized internally and externally as an expert in the field
• Demonstrates expert ability in modeling, texture art and illustration
• Knowledgeable in anatomy and the dynamics of physical movement as it pertains to character design
• Knowledge in specialized design elements as they relate to environment artwork
• Expert knowledge of Maya, Mudbox, ZBrush, Photoshop and other work related software
• Able to develop visual ideas for any type of creative project
• 10+ years of progressively complex related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certification
Digital Domain is an Academy Award©-winning digital production studio focused on visual effects for feature film and advertising. Founded in 1993, the company has built a legacy of achievement, listing Titanic, 2012 and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button among its 75+ film credits. A creative giant in advertising, Digital Domain has created some of the world’s most memorable spots. The studio works with top directors and is continually pushing into new territory. Digital Domain is recognized for pioneering work in photo-real digital humans, and productions that bring the worlds of movies, games, advertising and the web closer together. www.digitaldomain.com