Concept Artist

About this role

Youtooz creates designer toys for the heroes and role models of the internet — Youtubers, Instagram influencers, celebrities, athletes, rappers, and more. Our mission is to bring the people you already love to watch and keep up with on the internet in real life, on your desk at work, your shelf in your bedroom or even in your living room for everyone to see. Youtooz are incredibly personal and unique to each creator and customer and comes with a variety of unique perks.

Concept Artists at Youtooz will create the aesthetic and look for our product. They are responsible for taking a content creator or popular IP and turning them into a 2D concept that fits the brand’s aesthetic guidelines and accurately personifies the creator.

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

The Pay Range For This Role Is

50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Toronto, Canada)

50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Vancouver, Canada)

50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Montreal, Canada)

50,000 - 70,000 CAD per year(Calgary, Canada)

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