As a talented artist, you are eager to create high-quality concepts in a wide range of styles across various platforms and genres. You can interpret art briefs with ease and are able to make meaningful contributions to the creation of key art content through all stages of the production cycle. 

As a skilled concept artist, you have strong foundational art training and you are curious about advanced concept art methods and techniques. You are very open and receptive to art direction feedback, critique, and coaching. You are motivated for continued learning in all skills that contribute to your growth as a key member of the team. 

As a team player, you are good at communication (both verbal and written) and you understand the importance of strong collaboration within the team, both local and global. You can adapt easily when faced with tight deadlines and quick iteration requests. 

As a problem-solver, you have solid design comprehension and are able to propose creative solutions and ideas in your concepts. You will apply these skills in creating quality concepts primarily during pre-production stages such as visual development, ideation, layout/design sketches, and various exploratory concepts for environments, characters, props, and vehicles. 

Being part of our Virtuos Montreal studio, you will be an important foundational member, with the unique opportunity to contribute to the culture of our team.

• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for continued learning and growth 

• Excellent Creativity in ideas and storytelling through visual imagery 

• Strong foundational art skills: Anatomy, Lighting and Form, Composition, Perspective, Architecture 

• Strong design skills: Industrial, Mechanical, Functional 

• Technical skills: Photoshop (expert-level), 3D, and VR for production workflow is a plus 

• Ability to work remotely on occasion and be self-managed 

• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback through various stages of production 

• Versatility in producing art in various different styles 

• Good knowledge of past, current, and upcoming videogame trends 

• Good knowledge of influential films 

• 1 to 4 years of prior work experience 

• Create high-end concept art for visual development, ideation, layout/design sketches, and exploration. This may include (but is not limited to) environments, backgrounds, characters, props, and vehicles to various levels of polish and within varied time constraints.

• Create quick sketches and exploratory concepts to establish mood and style.

• Solve problems by proposing creative ideas and solutions.

• Be open and receptive to art direction feedback, critique, and coaching.

• Adapt easily when faced with tight deadlines and quick iteration requests.

• Be motivated for continued learning in all skills that contribute to your growth as a key member of the team.

• Communicate efficiently (both verbal and written) and maintain strong collaboration within the team, both local and global.

• Competitive compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vison & RRSP match with tax free investment)

• Paid annual vacation and sick leave

• Paid Parental leave available from day 1

• Research and Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• World-class talent with experience on some of the industry’s biggest games

• Developing video games with some of the most well-known publishers (2K, Sony, Square Enix, Activision, Microsoft, etc).

• People focused culture

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter.  At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.