Cover Artist

Description

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Working under the Packaging/Logo Art Director, the successful candidate must: • Create packaging concepts and icons (or other marketing illustrations), including speed paining, rough mood drafts, composition, and placing characters in various environments; • Polish these rough drafts in 2D by improving the graphical elements you created as well as those provided by the team and production (2D: matte painting, concept art, etc., and rendered in 3D); To ensure that all of these elements are properly integrated in the pack illustrations, icons and other marketing illustrations, you must be able to perform photo montage/compositing, matte paining, and move from painting over to illustrating. • Have solid basic knowledge in illustration and compositing, as well as the ability to use contrast to emphasize and image; • Be able to adapt to various graphical styles; • Have a concept artist profile, with the ability to create character concepts and use them in action (basic knowledge of anatomy required); • Use your sense of artistry and attention to detail to make the atmosphere and visual impact of the packaging more striking; • Be able to create quality logos (asset) • Have knowledge of 3D techniques (3ds Max, Zbrush, etc.) (asset).

Requirements

Skills and Profile • In-depth knowledge of Photoshop • In-depth knowledge of photo montage, image modification and 2D special effects • Able to produce original graphical compositions (framing, photographic angles, etc.) • Able to produce illustrations quickly, placing characters in various environments • Able to take initiative concerning graphics • Knowledge of vectoring tools (Illustrator) • Knowledge of 3D techniques (3ds Max, Zbrush, etc.) is an asset. • Proactive, independent, and able to work in a team • Excellent knowledge of visual and graphic trends (TV, movies, web, games, etc.) • Portfolio demonstrating your sense of artistry, finesse and solid experience • Fluent in English and French • Finesse and high level of execution required

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