Do you possess a passion for storytelling with killer visuals? 

Do you find yourself searching for an environment in which to channel your creative energy? 

Do you have the ability to connect with other like-minded and highly driven people? 

Are you looking to be a part of a team where your passion and creativity can be utilized to its fullest potential? 

If so, send us your resume stat!

POSITION OVERVIEW

• This is a remote position located in the US
• Leads design effort on pitches and productions utilizing both 2D and 3D tools and pipelines
• Visualizes and creates art for characters, creatures, vehicles, environments and other creative assets in many different mediums for 2D and 3D animation productions 
• Works closely with Creative Director and Art Director to maintain artistic cohesion across all concept assets
• May serve as artistic resource for overall product or as a studio resource

RESPONSIBILITIES

Will include but are not limited to:

• Involved in the entire design process, from ideation through execution to final output
• Create rough sketches, fully rendered environment paintings, detailed final props and architecture callouts, material sheets, model turns, color scripts and mood paintings
• Collaborate closely with CG Lead and Creative Directors to provide design direction via designs, mockups, paintovers, documentation, etc. throughout 2D and 3D productions
• Collaborate effectively with team members to continually share ideas, input and criticisms on ongoing projects
• Create design decks for pitch and pre-production initiatives
• Oversee other designers in best practices
• Interface with clients to solve problems and offer improvements
• Actively improve skills and abilities by keeping up to date on industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitor products, learning new software packages and improving traditional art methods
• Contribute to the ongoing development of 2D pipeline for design and pre-production of art assets for pitch phase of jobs and for production phase of jobs

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in 2D and 3D software programs with the ability to design in 3D
• Experience working with various design styles from illustrative, photo-real to highly stylized
• Ability to lead teams and be a mentor
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator required
• Experience in After Effects is a bonus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to think conceptually and problem solve on a creative level
• Proficient in various design styles from illustrative, photo-real to highly stylized
• Strong design and illustration aesthetic
• Self-motivated and excellent time management
• We are looking for team players with a can do attitude
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and take direction

Please include links to your portfolio in the application below

The approximate annual salary for this role will typically be between the range of $85,000 – $110,000/year.

Psyop is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices and welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Psyop provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.