Art Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Art Director (Gamedev): Defining the visual and aesthetic direction for an upcoming fantasy RPG with an accent on art consistency, pipeline oversight, and cross-functional leadership. Focus on bridging the gap between artistic vision and technical implementation while mentoring internal teams to maintain high-quality visual standards across the project lifecycle.

Location: Hybrid or onsite in Toronto, ON (3 days per week in studio)

Salary: $95,000–$170,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global is a creative game developer known for pioneering innovative titles and reimagining play, currently developing a high-profile fantasy RPG.

What you will do

• Define and build out the visual identity and aesthetic direction for the project.
• Collaborate with Game Directors and Leads to ensure cohesive brand and style alignment.
• Provide critical feedback, direction, and mentorship to artists to maintain high quality and consistency.
• Guide art pipelines and standardized workflows from pre-production through to ship.
• Ensure art assets meet technical and performance requirements within game engines.
• Create high-quality artwork for marketing materials, pitch decks, and internal needs.

Requirements

• Must be based in or willing to commute to Toronto, ON for hybrid/onsite work.
• 8+ years of industry experience as a game artist, including 2+ years in an Art Director role.
• Expertise in 3D applications such as Maya, Blender, Max, and ZBrush.
• Deep understanding of the game art pipeline and implementation in Unity or Unreal.
• Proven ability to create and manage Art Bibles to maintain consistency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating fantasy artwork including characters, environments, and props.

Nice to have

• Experience in secondary artistic areas such as UI, graphic design, or lighting.
• Prototyping experience on previous projects.
• Ability to create storyboards.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and diverse environment focused on inclusivity.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile fantasy RPG project.
• Engagement in pioneering new gaming experiences and creative problem-solving.