The role originally posted on March 6th, 2026
As a Concept Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the visual direction of high-profile AAA titles. You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality concept designs and exploratory illustrations that bring ideas to life while aligning with client guidelines. Working under the supervision of an Art Director, you are expected to be both self-motivated and highly creative, contributing to a wide range of visual development tasks.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality concept art, exploratory designs, and visual documentation for AAA game projects.
- Work closely with Art Directors to interpret briefs and deliver work that aligns with client expectations.
- Collaborate creatively within project requirements while maintaining consistency across styles and directions.
- Use advanced industry techniques, including 3D software and photo manipulation, to support your design process.
- Manage deadlines responsibly and take ownership of assigned projects.
Requirements
- 5+ years of industry experience as an outsourcer and/or freelancer (relevant education considered equivalent).
- Proven experience working on AAA projects.
- Strong proficiency with industry-standard tools and workflows (3D software, photo manipulation, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to understand and execute from briefs and art documentation.
- Experience collaborating with international clients as a contractor.
- Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and time management.
- Language Skills
- English: Advanced (required)
- French: Intermediate (preferred)
- Additional languages are a plus, as we work with international clients.
Salary starting at $74,000 to $79,000 CAD
Top Skills
What We Do
Incorporated in February 2010, Snowed In Studios specializes in game development and custom software solutions for games. We leverage our industry experience and focus on process to ensure that we deliver quality solutions, on time and on budget, while maintaining project visibility for our clients. Specialist developing for console, PC and Mobile: - Game development for console, mobile and PC titles - Porting to console, mobile and PC - Development of DLC - TRC/TRC - Touch, VR and Camera based games - Tech demos Technical Knowledge - User Experience - User interfaces - Game Engines & Tools - Graphics and Visual (2D & 3D Rendering systems) - Networking - Working with most industry standard API and SDK With a portfolio of over 20 projects and more than 30 games - Snowed In Studios was the developer of Deus Ex Human Revolution: Director's Cut - Snowed In Studios helped the development of multiple renown title like: Shadow of Mordor, Sims 3, Tiny Brains and The Undergarden. - Snowed In Studios ported 24 popular PC titles to an Intel based television set top box - Snowed In Studios is the developer of Windforge Snowed In Studios has the flexibility and depth of knowledge to tackle a wide range of projects; from game-ports to interactive software, if you need it we'll build it.

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