Visual Development Artist

About the role

We are seeking a Visual Development Artist to join our pioneering team in developing animated content using experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. This is a hands-on role where you will design and paint, create, and support the aesthetic vision of our creative leadership.

What you'll do

• Develop and conceptualize characters, environments, and set layouts to discover the personality, visual atmosphere, mood, and tone.
• Explore, imagine, and create a variety of designs that help define the world.
• Collaborate with creative leadership to translate, establish, and maintain the visual look and style.
• Proactively engage with and help define traditional, GenAI, and hybrid workflows to achieve creative excellence, bridging 2D and 3D ideas and integration for high-quality visual aesthetics and consistency.
• Apply a strong understanding of design principles, particularly in stylized animation imagery.
• Receive and incorporate feedback quickly and thoughtfully, maintaining consistency with creative direction, production guidelines, and sprint timelines. Work closely with leadership to resolve issues and address notes.
• Drive look development and visual experimentation efforts by pioneering new approaches to blend generative imagery with traditional renders and footage.
• Build workflows, templates, and scripts as needed.

What they're looking for

• 4+ years of visual development experience in animation, VFX, games, or digital media (feature, episodic, or high-end short‑form); experience with stylized or non‑photoreal work is a plus OR a portfolio that demonstrates...
• Excellence in draftsmanship with a working knowledge of anatomy and/or volumetric drawing.
• Samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence in visual development, composition, and lighting.
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of visual styles.
• Advanced working knowledge of digital drawing tools.
• Working familiarity with 3D DCCs (e.g., Maya, Unreal, or Blender) and/or experience with node-based generative interfaces is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated and genuine interest in Generative AI imagery and video, with a proactive, hands-on approach to exploring new GenAI tools to enhance visual storytelling capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work on schedule in a fast-moving environment.

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