Concept Designer - 12 month fixed term

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Concept Designer for a 12 month fixed term at Weta Workshop in Miramar. The role delivers conceptual, illustrative and design solutions, works with the Art Director and Creative Leads to realise the project vision, develops conceptual thinking, participates in brainstorms, and integrates with vendor and client teams. Requirements include at least 2 years of design experience with a portfolio, strong Photoshop and 3D skills (Blender, ZBrush, Modo, 3DS Max, Maya) and a solid understanding of the design process. Remuneration is $33-35 per hour or pro-rated salary. Apply with a portfolio, tailor to the project, and be prepared for a Ministry of Justice check; fixed term 12 months, onsite in Miramar.

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.