Art Director
People Can Fly Studio
Art Director – 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
- Supervise and maintain a cohesive artistic style aligned with the game's creative direction.
- Provide clear and constructive feedback to internal and external artists and partners.
- Collaborate with the Technical Art Director to design and optimize art pipelines that balance visual quality and performance.
- Serve as the steward of visual quality through daily reviews and milestone approvals.
- Lead and develop internal and external art teams, fostering growth and collaboration.
- Coordinate with Production and Leads to ensure quality objectives 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 8–10 years' experience in AAA console/PC game development, including leadership/directing responsibilities.
- Participation 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 proficiency in Photoshop.
- Familiarity with 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush) and Illustrator.
- Excellent understanding of composition, anatomy, and art theory principles.
- Technical mindset and experience integrating art assets into game engines.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to mentor and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
- Tools: Photoshop, Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Illustrator, and presentation software.
Benefits
- Benefits fully paid by People Can Fly (up to $1,000 in services per year, available for individual or family coverage).
- Comprehensive dental coverage, including major dental procedures.
- Employer RRSP contribution match of 4%, 100% vested from day one.
- One week of paid time off during the winter holiday period.
- 20 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days.
- Free virtual healthcare and mental wellness sessions for employees and their dependents.
- Opportunities for personal development and the chance to 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 theory principlesart pipelines designart asset integrationPhotoshop proficiencyMaya3ds MaxBlenderZBrush
Soft skills
communication skillsleadership skillsmentoringteam motivationcollaborationfeedback provisionartistic creativityorganizational skillsevaluating talentfostering growth
