Concept Artist

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.ResponsibilitiesResearch and capture a content creator's personality, mood, content, community and other defining features into a 2D collectibleQuickly create initial concepts and effectively incorporate feedback into following iterationsInterpret your 2D concept into turnarounds to prepare for 3D modelingAssist our 3D modelers by making supplemental 2D assetsMeet design deadlinesQualifications3-5 years of experience in concept art/drawing/sketchingStrong experience using Photoshop, Illustrator or ProcreateEffective communication skillsAbility to effectively multitask, prioritize and problem solveStrong understanding of art fundamentals: colour theory, perspective and proportionsVisual development best-practices: roughs, silhouettes, lineups. Excellent visual eye and attention to detailBonus PointsExperience with 3D Programs such as Maya and Z-BrushExperience with traditional art such as painting or sculptingDegree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation or a related disciplinePORTFOLIOS USING AI WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDThe Pay Range For This Role Is50,000 - 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)Please mention the word **FLUTTER** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjg6MWMxODo4ODc5Ojox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjg6MWMxODo4ODc5Ojox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.