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.)

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio using the subject line "Snowman: Art Director”.

Snowman is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Snowman welcomes all races, religions, genders, countries of origin, and sexual orientations. We are proud to have completed disability awareness training through Liebs & Co and aim to continue to improve accessibility in our workplace and community.

AboutSnowman

Snowman is an Apple Design Award-winning independent studio at the center of artful experiences. Since 2012, we've developed original titles and partnered with talented teams on critically acclaimed games such as the Alto series, Where Cards Fall and Skate City. Our recent work includes Lucky Luna and Laya's Horizon for Netflix Games and Skate City NY for Apple Arcade. To date, our games have been played by over 100 million players across mobile, console and PC.

Featured Games

Jump into the ultimate skateboarding experience with Skate City: New York, the latest addition to the Skate City series. Navigate the iconic streets of New York City as you master hundreds of tricks in famous, real-world skate spots. Jump over taxis, dodge pedestrians and string together impressive combos to land your highest scores!

Master the art of flying in Laya's Horizon. Dive off mountains, weave across forests and glide over rivers to unlock new abilities as you explore a vast, peaceful world.

Use the ancient power of the Windfolk's enchanted capes to hone your skills, take on challenges and fly through obstacle courses that will make your heart soar. Explore an expansive island in this open-world adventure inspired by wingsuit flying.

Guide Lucky Luna through hidden dungeons and mythical temples to unlock the secrets of her past in this platformer inspired by Japanese folklore.

Each level introduces new mechanics and features that open up different ways to explore. The only catch? There’s no jump button! Swipe to move Luna left and right as she plunges deeper into each evolving, treacherous environment. You’ll have to take advantage of your surroundings and rely on your wits to reach what lies below and help Luna find her true path.