Jobs at Snowman

Snowman is a small game studio at the centre of artful experiences. Whether as a developer or creative partner, our goal has always been the same: to create meaningful experiences that you may sit with for a short time, but that sit with you for a long while.

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.

3D Artist

We’re looking for a 3D Artist to help craft a new game at Snowman in downtown Toronto. You’ll be joining a small collaborative team where you’ll work closely with our Lead Artist and Level Designers to craft beautiful, optimized worlds. This is a full-time, onsite position with occasional opportunities to work from home. Please note that we are monitoring the situation with COVID-19 very closely and are completely set up for remote if necessary.

Skills

Broad understanding of mobile game asset creation and optimization
Can create clean and efficient low-poly models, UVs and textures while considering design and tech constraints
Excellent understanding of colour theory, lighting and composition
Ability to work efficiently under short deadlines and be proactive with time management

Responsibilities

Work with the Art team to model and texture stylized 3D environments and props
Translate 2D concepts into efficient 3D assets without compromising on the art style
Self-motivated with the ability to create assets with minimal concept art and direction
Collaborating with others to share ideas, techniques and contribute to a positive work environment

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and receptive to feedback
1-2 years experience as a game artist
Good knowledge of Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop and Unity
Based in Toronto, or willing to relocate
Must be able to legally work in Canada

Nice to Haves

At least 1 shipped title, preferably in Unity
Experience with creating assets for mobile games
Broad interests and artistic sensibilities

How to Apply

In order to apply, please send the following to jobs@builtbysnowman.com with the subject line ‘Snowman: 3D Artist’.

A copy of your CV (maximum 2 pages)
A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role (maximum 1 page)
Portfolio demonstrating examples of stylized, low-poly environment art and props

All qualified candidates must pass an art test as part of the interview process for this position.

Studio Coordinator

We’re looking for a full-time multi-talented Studio Coordinator to support our bustling indie studio in Toronto. This role is part administrative and part engagement with the external communities of our games.

If it’s in your nature to take care of people, build relationships, and be motivated by organizing many moving parts, this role is made for you. You’ll help our studio run smoothly by keeping tabs on the small details that matter and have many opportunities to learn and grow.

What you have

Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Extremely strong organization and multi-tasking skills and the ability to juggle many projects at once
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with an ability to adapt to multiple styles
Strong understanding of social media platforms and practices
Confident self-starter who can work independently and flourish without micromanagement
Patience for last-minute tasks and happy to go with the flow when things pivot
Incredible attention to detail
Fluent in English (other languages a plus)

Responsibilities

Organize and oversee the day-to-day in the office, including managing supplies, hardware and software, office space, etc.
Manage studio-wide support channels for multiple games, projects and merchandise across email and social media
Handle all merch-related support and projects
Have your finger on the pulse of our online communities and engage with players regularly
Coordinate and book studio-wide events, meetings and travel (when safe to do so again)
Assist with Human Resources tasks and general studio admin and keep things organized and centralized

Bonus - It’s nice to have, but not required

Knowledge of the games, creative or entertainment industries
An interest in great design, copywriting and creative media
Experience with Apple’s platforms (iOS/tvOS/macOS)

How to Apply

In order to apply, please send the following to jobs@builtbysnowman.com with the subject line ‘Snowman: Studio Coordinator’.

A copy of your CV (maximum 2 pages)
A cover letter detailing your suitability for the role (maximum 1 page). Applications without this will not be considered.
In your email or CV, please tell us something we won’t find on your resume!

At Snowman, we’re flexible on daily start times and we don't like to micromanage—we want you to be empowered to make decisions on your own. Experience, talent, and drive are more important than fancy school degrees.

Applicants must legally be allowed to work in Canada and be willing to commute to our office downtown Toronto. While working from home is permitted when necessary, please note that this role will require your presence in the office on a regular basis.