Art Manager (Gaming)

Location: Hybrid role based at 100 Dundas Street 600, London, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $70,000–$90,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global is a video game studio and part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative.

What you will do

• Lead a team of 2D artists and animators across game projects.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop artistic talent in collaboration with producers, game designers, and art leads.
• Plan art and animation staffing, resources, performance management, and career progression.
• Maintain creative alignment across art, design, and programming throughout production.
• Manage art and animation outsourcing relationships and support marketing asset creation.
• Represent the studio’s art expertise through external partnerships and educational events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Animation, or a related field.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory, management, or team lead experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, feedback, and talent development skills.
• Experience with resource planning and performance management.
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, After Effects, and Spine 2D.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, color theory, texture, lighting, architecture, and the game development process; experience with Unity is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule balancing in-office and remote workdays.
• Inclusive, collaborative studio culture with a strong focus on work-life balance and minimal overtime.
• Comprehensive benefits, annual bonuses, paid time off, sick days, wedding leave, and parental leave.
• Paid game fund, in-office food and entertainment, and frequent team-building events.
• Community outreach initiatives and opportunities to work on multifaceted game projects.