2D CONCEPT DESIGN ARTIST

Concept Designer – Mid

Amuse Animation is an international animation powerhouse founded in 2015 and headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , with a growing presence in France and China.

We create and develop original IPs as well as provide high-quality 2D and 3D animation services . Our content reaches a global audience across platforms such as YouTube, Amazon, Samsung TV Plus and leading Chinese platforms.

We are driven by innovation, creativity, adaptability and a strong audience-first mindset , using technology and data to help our content reach its full potential.

We are looking for some Concept Designers – Mid to join our team in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain .

YOUR ROLE

• Create high-quality concepts for characters, environments, props and other visual elements .
• Translate briefs, scripts and creative direction into clear and appealing visual solutions.
• Explore different design options while maintaining the project's visual style and consistency.
• Work closely with Leads, Supervisors and Art Direction , incorporating feedback effectively.
• Balance artistic quality with production requirements and technical constraints .
• Ensure designs are clear and suitable for downstream departments.
• Collaborate with Art, Story, Animation, Layout, Rigging and Production to solve creative and production challenges.
• Identify potential issues and proactively propose solutions.
• Manage priorities and deliver high-quality work within production deadlines.

ARTISTIC & TECHNICAL

• Strong understanding of drawing, perspective, anatomy, composition, shape language and visual design .
• Good knowledge of character, environment and prop design .
• Ability to create appealing designs within an established artistic style.
• Strong understanding of colour, lighting and visual composition .
• Ability to translate written or verbal ideas into visual concepts.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and relevant digital design tools.
• Strong understanding of Cut-Out animation design and production pipelines .
• Ability to adapt artwork to production requirements.
• Basic knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony , particularly for preparing and organizing artwork and layers for animation.
• Familiarity with ShotGrid .

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years of professional experience in concept art, visual development or animation.
• Strong portfolio showcasing character, environment and/or prop design .
• Professional experience in an animation or entertainment production environment .
• Strong visual storytelling and design skills.
• Ability to work independently while responding effectively to creative direction.
• Good communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work within deadlines.
• Proficiency in English ; Spanish is a plus.

• WHY AMUSE?
• Join a global, creative and technology-driven animation studio where your work can contribute directly to original IPs and projects reaching millions of viewers worldwide.
• If you are passionate about visual development, storytelling and animation , we'd love to meet you!