Art Director

We’re looking for an Art Director to establish the visual identity of a new game at Snowman. You’ll work alongside a tight-knit team, leading the art direction from concept through production. This is a full-time position based in our downtown Toronto studio, with the option to work remotely 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop an original art style for a new 3D title.
• Create high-quality 3D assets and 2D concepts.
• Establish and oversee the art pipeline from concept to implementation.
• Provide direction and mentorship to the art team.
• Create key art for marketing materials, pitches, and promotional assets.
• Collaborate closely with other departments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all art-related decisions.

Skills

• Strong 3D art skills with the ability to create 2D concept work (or collaborate effectively with concept artists).
• Experience developing a unified visual style and guiding artists to maintain it.
• Proficiency in modeling, texturing, and implementing 3D assets in Unity.
• Strong knowledge of lighting, shading, and rendering techniques in Unity.
• Expertise in industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to solve complex visual and technical challenges creatively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate artistic vision.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a 3D artist, Art Director, or in a similar art leadership role.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of artistic styles and high-quality work.
• Based in the Greater Toronto Area or willing to relocate.
• Able to work on-site at our studio 3 days a week.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice to Haves

• Animation experience and a good understanding of motion.
• Understanding of UX and UI design principles.
• Knowledge of Python, MEL, MAXScript or a programming language (C++, C#, etc.)