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!