Mentor - Concept Art

We are looking for a Concept Art Mentor with a passion for film or games and the experience to teach online to prepare students for the next stage in their careers. 

Help take the next generation of concept artists to the next level in your spare time by teaching online from your home. At CG Spectrum, we take great pride in the calibre of our instructors who’ve worked at major studios and are passionate about teaching. If this sounds like you, we’d love to work with you. Casual positions starting at two hours per week up through full-time positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Live video calls each week to assess students’ work to CGS standards and provide guidance and advice related to their career of study.

• Provide an additional mid-weekly review recorded (ie nonlive) via video of students assignments
• Help troubleshoot students work both creatively and technically
• Collaborate with the department head, other mentors, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings.

• Track student attendance and class schedules.
• Review material taught in class with individual students.
• Create promotional materials and supplementary curriculum videos.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working in the video game, film production, or web/print media
• A portfolio that demonstrates industry-standard quality
• A Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field
• Strong time management skills
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Photoshop, Zbrush and a 3D software package
• Anatomical, Architectural, and Mechanical design knowledge
• Good sense of light, form, color, and composition
• Understanding of visual storytelling/narrative

Nice to have

• Strong art background in traditional art skills
• Good knowledge of video games and film
• Professional art training
• Experience in illustration

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Work From Home - Flexible hours
• Training and development