Senior 2D Artist - Generalist

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios’ Create service line, we provide support to some of the most exciting games being made today. You’ll have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming.

Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you’re in an environment conducive with collaboration, challenges and fun along with job stability. We value being transparent and providing visibility on expectations and career progression. Our efforts have been recognized by winning one of the Top 5 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada awards by gamesindustry.biz!

We are currently looking to add an experienced Senior 2D Artist to our already amazing team. As a “Snowmie” artist, you will use your advanced skills to help our client studios bring their games to realization.

2D Art is a wide category that covers many disciplines: concept art, production assets, diagrams, storyboards, graphic design, marketing illustration etc. All these responsibilities are encompassed in the role we refer to as Production Artist.

Are you up for the challenge?

Some of the cool stuff you’ll be doing:

• Working closely with client studios to bring their games and features to realization
• Working with other artists and directors to create beautiful, game-ready art assets
• Collaborating with stakeholders to realize their vision
• Working in a variety realistic and stylized art styles to create character, environment, vehicle and prop concepts and assets
• Visually developing new art styles in addition to matching existing art styles
• Working with artists, designers and developers in-engine to integrate and optimize art assets

What you’ll bring to the table:

• 6+ years professional experience in video game art or animation
• Shipped game title(s) on mobile, console and/or PC
• Experience working directly with external clients and stakeholders
• Experience with modern game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine and/or proprietary game engines
• Ability to match art styles and create assets consistent with existing IP
• Experience in multiple aspects of digital 2D art: concept art, production assets, design diagrams, storyboards, graphic design, marketing illustration etc.

Bonus points!

• Experience leading art teams
• 3D art experience
• Animation or cinematics experience
• In-engine lighting experience

What’s in it for you?

•  Opportunities work in triple-A, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of work
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
• Generous leave policies include 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.
• RRSP Matching
• Financial assistance with relocation to Ottawa, ON as needed
• A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.
• The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family
• A sweet hoodie!

Additional Information:

• Primary Working Language: English
• Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000 depending on experience level

This is a remote or hybrid position; however, candidates must reside in Ontario/Quebec

Role Information: EN 

Studio: Snowed In 

Location: Americas, Canada, Ontario 

Area of Work: Game Development 

Service: Create 

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Remote