Icon Creative

Junior Designer/Concept Artist (On-Site)

Vancouver, British Columbia · Junior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

PhotoshopCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

Company Overview ICON Creative Studio is Canada's largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC.
We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.
Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.

Develop visually compelling and unique character designs that align with the show's aesthetic and narrative.
Collaborate with the animation and art teams to ensure character designs are feasible for animation while maintaining visual appeal.
Design and illustrate environments that seamlessly integrate with the overall visual style of the show.
Work closely with the creative team to create visual development art that effectively communicates the narrative.
Collaborate with directors, animators, and other artists to ensure a cohesive and unified visual style throughout the show.
Communicate and present design concepts effectively, incorporating feedback to refine and improve designs.
Demonstrated ability to develop character, environment, or visual development artwork through a portfolio.
Solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.
Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

Strong foundational skills in drawing, painting, colour theory, and composition.
Proficiency with industry-standard digital art tools (e.g., Photoshop, Procreate, or similar).
Basic understanding of colour scripting principles, mood exploration, and visual storytelling.
Ability to take direction, iterate quickly, and integrate feedback effectively.
Knowledge of animation pipelines or prior experience in an animation/entertainment environment is an asset but not required.
A proactive, curious mindset with a desire to learn and grow under senior artistic guidance.
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual

Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources.
Employees also enjoy a pet-friendly studio, an onsite gym, and regular social events that bring teams together both virtually and in person.

Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what's on-screen.
As a Junior Designer/Concept Artist, you will be an integral part of the creative team, contributing significantly to the visual identity of our groundbreaking series.

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