Overview
Lucasfilm Animation Ltd., the creators of the Emmy award‑winning animation series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and the highly successful animation series “Star Wars Rebels,” “Star Wars Resistance,” “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” “Tales of the Jedi,” and “Tales of the Empire,” is looking for a Concept Designer who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines Lucasfilm Ltd.
Hybrid Role
This role is considered hybrid: the employee will work 2–3 days onsite at our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.
What you’ll do
- Draw, paint, or sculpt digitally to create 2D design sketches and final illustrations of characters, creatures, sets, props and vehicles, with a well‑rounded skill set.
- Create deliverables per the design department packaging specifications, including fully rendered hero shots, detailed callouts, and material/texture information.
- Utilize 3D software to create loose sketches of environments, props and vehicles for layout and scale checks.
- Work to production deadlines as scheduled by the department production team.
- Meet the Supervising Director and Art Director’s aesthetic requirements on final designs.
Portfolio requirements
- Detailed knowledge of human and animal anatomy, with example character and costume designs across multiple styles or genres.
- Aesthetic appreciation of composition, proportion, mass and volume, light, lighting and color.
- Examples of original characters, creatures, sets, props, and vehicles.
- Knowledge of garment tailoring is a plus.
What you’ll bring
- 5 years as a concept artist, preferably within a production studio.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Art or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge from working in the concept design industry.
- A strong understanding of anatomy and perspective.
- Software proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; working understanding of Autodesk Maya and ZBrush preferred.
- Capability of working independently and as part of a team, with a high level of flexibility, collaboration, and confidentiality.
- A strong attention to detail with time management and communication skills, with the ability to follow up on tasks.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while meeting and maintaining strict deadlines.
Compensation
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $85,200 to $108,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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