Art Director, Market Access – Freelance
Klick
Art Director
People Can Fly Studio
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Montreal • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Lead
About the role
- Oversee and maintain a cohesive artistic style aligned with the game's creative direction.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to artists and internal and external partners.
- Collaborate with the Technical Art Director to design and optimize art pipelines, balancing visual quality and performance.
- Serve as the guardian of visual quality through daily reviews and milestone approvals.
- Mentor and develop internal and external art teams, fostering growth and collaboration.
- Coordinate with Production and leads to ensure quality goals and deadlines are met.
- Consolidate and present feedback for internal and external reviews.
- Actively participate in recruiting and evaluating new talent for the art department.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience in AAA console/PC game development, including a leadership role.
- Involvement in the full delivery of at least one shipped AAA title.
- Portfolio demonstrating strong artistic creativity across multiple game disciplines.
- Strong 2D art and design skills, with expert-level proficiency in Photoshop.
- Solid knowledge of 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush) and Adobe Illustrator.
- Excellent understanding of composition, anatomy, and art theory.
- Technical mindset and experience integrating art assets into game engines.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to mentor and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
- Software: Photoshop, Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Illustrator, presentation software.
Benefits
- Benefits fully paid by People Can Fly (up to $1,000 of services per year, family or individual coverage).
- Comprehensive dental coverage, including major procedures.
- 4% employer-matched RRSP contribution, 100% vested from day one.
- One paid week off during the winter holidays.
- 20 days paid vacation and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual healthcare and mental wellness sessions for employees and their dependents.
- Personal development opportunities and work in an international environment.
- Work within a passionate, creative team committed to excellence.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
2D art skillsart design skillsart pipelinescompositionanatomyart theoryintegrating art assetsAAA game developmentleadership in game developmentmentoring
Soft skills
communicationleadershipcollaborationfeedbackmentoringevaluating talentfostering growthcoordinatingconstructive feedbackmotivating teams