2D CONCEPT DESIGN ARTIST

Concept Designer – Mid

Amuse Animation is an international animation powerhouse founded in 2015 and headquartered inLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a growing presence in France and China.

We create and develop original IPs as well as provide high-quality 2D and 3D animation services. Our content reaches a global audience across platforms such as YouTube, Amazon, Samsung TV Plus and leading Chinese platforms.

We are driven byinnovation, creativity, adaptability and a strong audience-first mindset, using technology and data to help our content reach its full potential.

We are looking for someConcept Designers – Mid to join our team inLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. 

YOUR ROLE

• Create high-quality concepts forcharacters, environments, props and other visual elements.
• Translate briefs, scripts and creative direction into clear and appealing visual solutions.
• Explore different design options while maintaining the project's visual style and consistency.
• Work closely withLeads, Supervisors and Art Direction, incorporating feedback effectively.
• Balance artistic quality withproduction requirements and technical constraints.
• Ensure designs are clear and suitable for downstream departments.
• Collaborate withArt, Story, Animation, Layout, Rigging and Production to solve creative and production challenges.
• Identify potential issues and proactively propose solutions.
• Manage priorities and deliver high-quality work within production deadlines.

ARTISTIC & TECHNICAL

• Strong understanding ofdrawing, perspective, anatomy, composition, shape language and visual design.
• Good knowledge ofcharacter, environment and prop design.
• Ability to create appealing designs within an established artistic style.
• Strong understanding ofcolour, lighting and visual composition.
• Ability to translate written or verbal ideas into visual concepts.
• Proficiency inPhotoshop and relevant digital design tools.
• Strong understanding ofCut-Out animation design and production pipelines.
• Ability to adapt artwork to production requirements.
• Basic knowledge ofToon Boom Harmony, particularly for preparing and organizing artwork and layers for animation.
• Familiarity withShotGrid.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of professional experience in concept art, visual development or animation.
• Strong portfolio showcasingcharacter, environment and/or prop design.
• Professional experience in ananimation or entertainment production environment.
• Strong visual storytelling and design skills.
• Ability to work independently while responding effectively to creative direction.
• Good communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work within deadlines.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish is a plus.
  

WHY AMUSE?

Join aglobal, creative and technology-driven animation studio where your work can contribute directly to original IPs and projects reaching millions of viewers worldwide.

If you are passionate aboutvisual development, storytelling and animation, we'd love to meet you!