Walla Walla Studio is looking for a Lead Concept artist in Ukraine.
As a Lead Concept artist, your responsibility will be creating concept art, storyboards, or animatics and further overseeing the art vision of a project during the next stages of production, ensuring high-quality art deliverables that align with our clients' goals.

This role is a great opportunity for artists who would like to deepen their art professionalism as well as strengthen their leadership skills.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Evaluate and translate client needs and ideas into mood boards, collecting references, and outlining the art style.

• Create concept art, storyboards, or animatics for the projects.

• Onboard the art team on the project, providing relevant and inspiring references for the further stages of production.

• Providing iterative internal feedback to other artists, as well as implementing feedback from the client.

• Ensure aesthetic standards, visual consistency, and quality of art elements in the projects.

• Effectively collaborate with the art team, producer, and stakeholders to ensure art quality.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Art-related experience in the video game industry

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related major.

• A solid understanding of art fundamentals (Excellent eye for lighting, color, composition, perspective, proportion, human and creature anatomy, portrait, illustration, architecture, etc.)

• Excellent visualization and conceptualization skills.

• Strong and versatile concept art portfolio (both environment and character concept art).

• Basic understanding of other art specializations, such as cinematography (shots, angles, camera movement, frame composition), 3D art and animation.

• Ability to work and review artworks in different art styles and levels of detail (both stylized and realistic).

• Open attitude, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment with tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of industry-standard software (Photoshop, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, etc...)

Languages:

• Fluent Ukrainian

• B2 English
  

Would be a plus:

• Team leadership experience

• Experience working with junior artists

• Experience working in an outsourcing company

Why do we enjoy working here?

You will be a part of a young studio and young team - that is why you will have a chance to influence and build company processes. You will get a supporting team that will be helping you to succeed. It is a chance for you to grow along with the company and become an important influencer of this growth

What are the conditions and bonuses?

What we suggest for you:

• Remote work and flexible schedule

• Flat organizational structure

• Freedom to suggest and implement your ideas

• A team that will help you achieve your goals

• Collaborative culture of proactive individuals

• Professional training by request

• Competitive salary in USD