Lead Character Artist

📋 Description

• Oversee character creation pipeline from concept to animation and integration.
• Ensure characters match narrative, style, and emotional tone.
• Lead a team of artists and coordinate with design, engineering, and VFX.
• Maintain consistent quality and polish across all character assets.
• Improve pipelines and workflows for efficiency.
• This is a full-time on-site role in Downtown Vancouver.

🎯 Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or certification in related field.
• 5+ years leadership in character art/animation in gaming.
• Strong proficiency in 2D illustration and vector-based character design.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Animate, and Spine.
• Understanding of character rigging, weighting, and animation; real-time 2D constraints.
• Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine.

🎁 Benefits

• Extended Health Coverage from day one.
• DEIB benefits for diverse care.
• Flexible Spending Accounts with flex credits.
• RRSP Matching program.
• Commuter Benefit for transit and parking.
• PTO and Parental Leave.