Art Director / Concept Artist (Contract To Project Based)3RD UNIT is an UAE-based early stage entertainment fintech company.We are building a digital ecosystem a launchpad for creators and a marketplace for creative digital assets enabling and democratizing access to investment in early stage entertainment intellectual property (IP).We see an immense opportunity to scout, nurture, and finance nascent creative IPs tailoring them from the ground up to seamlessly integrate into film, gaming, and location-based entertainment franchises right at the pre-production stage. We need the right talent to join us to build it.This is an opportunity to join the talent pool of our project-based art directors and concept artists. In this role, you will help define and grow new entertainment IP franchises from the ground up. At 3RD UNIT, unlike roles in organizations with strictly defined rules for their intellectual properties, you will have a larger early impact on the definition of new properties. You will work in a larger, cross-functional team and balance creative ambition, commercial appeal, and speed. You can come from a background in gaming, film, fine arts, or architecture and be a generalist (world/style/experience building) or a specialist (e.g., environments, characters, fashion, artifacts, vehicles, architecture). We seek individuals who are team players with extraordinary taste, creative confidence, and intriguing aesthetics.1. Art directorsat least 2+ years in leadership roleat least 5 years (overall) in artistic craftsmanship role (concept art, graphic design, film, gaming or animation)2. Concept artistsat least 3+ years in artistic craftsmanship rolespecialties may include: environments, characters, fashion, artifacts, vehicles, architectureRole expectations:experience in development incubation processes and franchise pre-productions.ability to guide small (3-4 people), talent-dense development teams, ensuring consistent quality and vision appropriate for the projects objectives and stage.experience working with or designing for branded content (video, animation, IP posters).understanding of 2D and 3D asset production requirements.experience or well-justified interest in generative AI creator-supporting tools.experience or well-justified interest in web3/blockchain-based technologies.a keen eye for non-conventional stories and aesthetics.fluency in English.Offer:compensation relevant to background and experience (industry standards apply according to benchmark of VC-backed early stage companies with early hire equity compensation)remote-first, with option to sponsor employment visa and relocation stipend to the UAEaccess to high growth venture opportunity with significant talent density and ambitionApplicants are invited to provide their expected compensation ballpark. Role can start on a contractual basis (freelance), to evolve into permanent.All applications are reviewed directly by the founding team.Expected start date / availability from Q4 2024 (TBC).

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