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!