Senior 2D Artist - Generalist

A Senior 2D Artist at Snowed In Studios works closely with client studios to create visually engaging game-ready art assets. This includes collaborating on concept art, production assets, storyboards, and graphic designs, while also ensuring art styles align with existing IP. The role encompasses various responsibilities, making it essential for the artist to have a versatile skill set and a strong understanding of video game art.

The ideal candidate for the Senior 2D Artist position at Snowed In Studios should have over six years of professional experience in video game art or animation, along with experience working directly with clients. A portfolio showcasing shipped titles across mobile, console, or PC platforms is crucial, as is proficiency with modern game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.

Responsibilities of a Senior 2D Artist at Snowed In Studios include creating beautiful game-ready art assets, visually developing new art styles, and collaborating effectively with artists and directors to meet project objectives. The artist will also get involved in in-engine integration of assets and support the overall artistic vision for the games in development.

Snowed In Studios provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, health (including out-of-country coverage), vision care, and long-term disability. Employees enjoy generous leave policies, including four weeks paid vacation, unlimited sick leave, and additional personal days, along with parental leave top-up and access to a Family Assistance Plan.

The work culture for a Senior 2D Artist at Snowed In Studios is dynamic and supportive, emphasizing collaboration and camaraderie. The studio organizes activities such as board game nights, movie nights, and arcade tournaments, fostering a relaxed atmosphere while still delivering high-quality work. This culture has contributed to its recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada.

When answering, highlight your professional journey, mentioning specific projects you've worked on, the roles you played, and the skills you developed. Showcase your experience in collaborative environments and how it applies to working closely with client studios at Snowed In Studios.

Discuss your process for analyzing existing art styles and your methods for integrating those within your work. You might mention research techniques, joint discussions with the art team, or tools you use to evaluate and match art styles.

Provide examples of games or projects where you've utilized these engines. Explain how you integrated your 2D art within those environments, emphasizing any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Choose a specific project that highlights your communication and collaboration skills. Talk about how you coordinated with different stakeholders, managed differing visions, and ultimately delivered a successful final product.

Share your passions within 2D art, whether it's character design, environment art, or marketing graphics. Explain why these projects invigorate you and how they relate to the work expected at Snowed In Studios.

Discuss your time-management skills and any tools or methodologies you use to stay organized. Share any strategies you've implemented in past roles to maintain quality across different art tasks.

Elaborate on your creative process for developing new art styles, including research, experimentation, and feedback from fellow artists. Mention any projects where you successfully introduced a new style.

Explain your mindset around receiving feedback, emphasizing a positive approach to growth. Share examples of how constructive criticism has led to improvements in your work and helped align your art with team expectations.

Detail your familiarity with integration processes within game engines. Talk about collaborative practices with developers and any specific tools or methods you’ve used to ensure seamless integration of art assets.

Articulate your interest in Snowed In Studios—not just the role itself, but the company's culture, values, and opportunities for growth. Mention specific aspects of their mission or projects that resonate with you.