Concept Artist Set - Mid/Senior

Project: Animated Series (unannounced project)
Location: Montpellier, France (on-site position - presence mandatory)
Start date: Week of October 19th

Contract: 9-month contract (Salary based on profile)

ABOUT THE JOB

As part of the Stim team, you will work in direct collaboration with the artistic and technical teams, under the supervision of the Director and the Art Director.

Please note: This position is based in Montpellier. On-site presence is mandatory. We are looking for someone who can work directly within our team in Montpellier. Therefore, this position is not open to full remote work.

For the production of an animated series, you will be responsible for developing and expanding the project's visual universe, while adhering to the artistic direction and directorial intent.
Specifically, you will work on designing sets, environments, props, and various visual elements for the series, from the initial research phase through to finalized designs intended for production teams. You should be able to quickly propose multiple visual directions, and then refine selected concepts to a level of detail precise enough to serve as reference for other departments.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proven experience as a Concept Artist (Mid to Senior level) on professional productions.
• Excellent skills in drawing, design, and visual research.
• Great command of composition, perspective, volumes, values, and color.
• Strong ability to design sets, environments, and props consistent with an established graphic style.
• Ability to quickly explore multiple visual directions from a brief.
• Ability to transition from rough research to a finalized, clear, and production-ready concept.
• Good understanding of lighting, moods, and environmental storytelling.
• Ability to respect and expand upon an existing artistic direction while offering relevant visual proposals.
• Ability to work efficiently within a series production pipeline, meeting set deadlines with a consistent quality level.
• Rigorous, autonomous, and organized workflow.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to constructively integrate feedback from the Director and Art Director.
• Mandatory availability to work on-site in Montpellier.
• Fluency in English or French.

NICE TO HAVE

• Proficiency in Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Blender or another 3D software for blockouts, perspective, and shot setup research.
• Significant experience on one or more animated series or feature films.
• Experience in environment design, background design, and/or prop design.
• Ability to work across different graphic styles and adapt quickly to an artistic direction.
• Good understanding of technical constraints related to animated series production.
• Ability to create color keys, lighting, and mood explorations.
• In-depth understanding of the animation production pipeline and strong communication skills.

Please include your portfolio, CV, and any other relevant materials that may help us evaluate your work.