Art Director

Toronto, ON
Contract
Full-time

14 days ago

Are you an experienced Art Director with strong 3D skills and a passion for defining distinctive visual styles in games?Join a close‑knit development team creating a new 3D title, where you’ll lead the artistic direction from concept through production. This full‑time role is based in downtown Toronto with hybrid flexibility, offering the chance to shape the entire visual identity of an original game.About the roleYou will establish and guide the visual direction of a new game, overseeing all aspects of art creation from early concepts to in‑game implementation. Working closely with designers, programmers and production, you’ll define an original art style, develop pipelines, mentor artists and ensure cohesive, high‑quality visuals across every asset. You will also support marketing efforts with key art and promotional materials.What you’ll do

Define and develop an original visual style for a new 3D project
Create high‑quality 3D assets and 2D concept art
Establish and oversee the full art pipeline from concept to implementation
Provide direction, feedback and mentorship to the art team
Create key art for marketing, pitches and promotional materials
Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure stylistic consistency
Serve as the primary decision‑maker for all art‑related topics

What we’re looking for:Experience

6+ years of experience as a 3D artist, art director or in a similar art leadership role
Demonstrated experience guiding or maintaining a unified visual style
Portfolio showcasing diverse, high‑quality artwork
Based in or willing to relocate to the Greater Toronto Area
Able to work on‑site three days per week
Legally authorized to work in Canada

Skills

Strong 3D art capabilities with the ability to create or guide 2D concept work
Proficiency in modeling, texturing and implementing assets in Unity
Strong understanding of lighting, shading and rendering techniques
Expertise in Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop
Ability to solve visual and technical challenges creatively and efficiently
Excellent communication skills and clear articulation of artistic vision

Nice to have

Animation experience or understanding of motion principles
Knowledge of UX/UI design principles
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, MEL, MAXScript or programming languages like C++ or C#

Working style / behaviours

Highly collaborative with strong leadership abilities
Detail‑oriented, creative and consistent in visual decision‑making
Comfortable owning art direction from concept through production
Strong mentor who elevates team quality and cohesion

Why join

Opportunity to define the look and feel of an entirely new game
Collaborative, supportive creative team
Hybrid working environment with a downtown studio
Influence across multiple stages of game and marketing development
Chance to shape a strong artistic identity within a new IP

If you’re a visionary art director who thrives in a collaborative, creatively driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, or email Joe McKernan - jm@skillsearch.com

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