Jobs at Snowman

Snowman is a small studio at the center of artful experiences. Whether as a developer or creative partner, their 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.

Founded in 2012 with the release of the to-do app Checkmark, Snowman went on to launch Shifts, Circles, and Super Squares before collaborating with Land & Sea on Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey. In 2019, they released Where Cards Fall and Skate City in conjunction with the launch of Apple Arcade.

In September 2022, they launched their first partnership with Netflix in the vertically-scrolling platformer, Lucky Luna. Their latest title, Laya’s Horizon, was released in May 2023 on both iOS and Android also through Netflix.

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.

Art Director (Contract)

We’re looking for an Art Director to help craft a new game at Snowman. You’ll be working alongside a tight-knit team and leading the way to define the visual identity of an exciting new title. The position is perfect for intermediate-level artists and art directors with extensive experience under their belt. This is a short-term contract position (4-6 weeks) with possibility for extension. You can expect to be working primarily out of our studio in downtown Toronto with some flexibility to work remotely on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and champion Snowman’s high visual standards.
• Develop high quality concepts that inspire our team and define an iconic game world.
• Capture and create eye-catching marketing assets.
• Collaborate closely with other departments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all art-related decisions.

Skills

• Proficiency in both 2D and 3D art creation from concept to final phase.
• Experience creating a cohesive visual style across various game elements.
• Understanding of lighting, shading and rendering techniques in Unity.
• Expertise in industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop.
• Ability to solve complex visual and technical challenges creatively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate artistic vision.

Requirements

• At least 8 years experience as a professional visual artist and/or in a similar role.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of artistic styles and high-quality work.
• Based in Ontario and able to commute to our studio regularly.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.

Nice to Haves

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Animation experience and a good understanding of motion.
• Understanding of UX and UI design principles.
• Knowledge of Python, MEL, MAX Script or a programming language (C++, C#, etc.)
• Coaching and mentoring skills.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio to jobs@builtbysnowman.com using the subject line "Snowman: Art Director”.