Concept Designer - 12 month fixed term at Weta Workshop

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Conceptual Thinking, Illustrative, Rendering, Graphical Design, Art Direction, Creative Leadership, Photoshop, 3D Design, Blender, Zbrush, Modo, 3DS Max, Maya, Design Process

Industry

Movies;Videos;and Sound

Description

Company Description We are a company of artisans and innovators. For over 30 years, we’ve applied our creativity and craftsmanship to the world’s arts, entertainment and experience industries Our Creative Media team offer a variety of tailormade production services to help realise the full potential of our clients' vision from inception. Job Description We're looking for a Concept Designer to join the team for a 12 month fixed-term project. In this role you'll: Deliver high quality solutions to varying conceptual, illustrative, render, graphical and design-related challenges for our project. Work closely with Art Director and Creative Leads to execute project vision. Develop conceptual thinking, art and design, and research skills. Actively participate in blue-sky and concept design brainstorms and design processes. Integration with vendor and client teams. We're looking for someone with: At least 2 years relevant design experience with art, design and research skills (please include a portfolio of your work when you apply) Excellent Photoshop and 3D design skills (eg Blender, Zbrush, Modo, 3DS Max, Maya) An understanding of the design process This is your chance to join a great project for our team - creating extraordinary designs that captivate audiences. You can find out more about our role in our job description here. Additional Information This role is fixed term, for 12 months, based in Miramar, Wellington. It is full-time, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. The remuneration for this role is dependent on experience, with the range from $33-35 per hour (or equivalent, pro-rated salary). Applications close 1 March 2026. If we can do anything to accommodate you during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know. All applicants will undergo a Ministry of Justice check as part of our recruitment process. Location: Wellington Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time Employee Department: Creative Media Compensation: NZD33 - NZD35 - hourly

Responsibilities

The Concept Designer will be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions across conceptual, illustrative, rendering, graphical, and design challenges for projects. This involves close collaboration with the Art Director and Creative Leads to execute the project vision.