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2D Concept Artist - Volta Studios

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Montréal, QC, CAN
Senior level
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Montréal, QC, CAN
Senior level
The Concept Artist will create high-quality visuals for AAA games, collaborating with art directors and managing projects effectively.
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The role originally posted on February 11th, 2026

En tant qu'artiste conceptuel(le) chez VOLTA, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans l'élaboration de la direction visuelle de titres AAA très médiatisés. Vous devrez produire des dessins conceptuels et des illustrations exploratoires d'excellente qualité donnant vie à diverses idées tout en suivant les directives des clients. Sous la supervision d'un directeur ou d'une directrice artistique de VOLTA, vous devrez faire preuve à la fois de motivation et de créativité pour contribuer à une variété de tâches liées au développement visuel.

Responsabilités

  • Créer de l'art conceptuel, des concepts exploratoires et de la documentation visuelle d'excellente qualité pour des jeux AAA.
  • Collaborer avec les directeurs artistiques de VOLTA afin d'interpréter des consignes et de livrer des œuvres qui respectent les attentes des clients.
  • Collaborer de manière créative tout en respectant les exigences du projet et en maintenant la cohérence pour tous les styles et toutes les instructions.
  • Utiliser des techniques avancées de l'industrie, comme les logiciels 3D et la retouche d'image, au cours de votre processus de création.
  • Gérer de manière responsable les échéances et prendre en charge les projets assignés.

Exigences

  • Cinq années ou plus d'expérience dans l'industrie en tant que sous-traitant(e) et/ou travalleur(euse) autonome (une éducation pertinente a une valeur équivalente).
  • Expérience de travail prouvée sur des projets AAA.
  • Maîtrise solide des outils et flux de travail standard de l'industrie (logiciel 3D, retouche d'image, etc.).
  • Capacité prouvée de comprendre les consignes et la documentation artistique et de les mettre en œuvre.
  • Expérience de collaboration avec des clients à l'international en tant que sous-traitant(e).
  • Sens des responsabilités, prise en charge et gestion du temps solides.
  • Compétences linguistiques
  • Anglais : avancé (obligatoire)
  • Français : intermédiaire (privilégié)
  • Toute langue supplémentaire est un atout, car nous travaillons avec des clients internationaux.

Points bonis

  • Expérience antérieure avec des clients ou des projets de VOLTA.
  • Présence dans les crédits d'entreprises telles que Bioware, ArenaNet ou Capcom.

Salaire de départ entre 67 000 $ CAN et 73 000 $ CAN

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As a Concept Artist at VOLTA, you will play a key role in shaping the visual direction of high-profile AAA titles. You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality concept designs and exploratory illustrations that bring ideas to life while aligning with client guidelines. Working under the supervision of a VOLTA Art Director, you are expected to be both self-motivated and highly creative, contributing to a wide range of visual development tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality concept art, exploratory designs, and visual documentation for AAA game projects.
  • Work closely with VOLTA Art Directors to interpret briefs and deliver work that aligns with client expectations.
  • Collaborate creatively within project requirements while maintaining consistency across styles and directions.
  • Use advanced industry techniques, including 3D software and photo manipulation, to support your design process.
  • Manage deadlines responsibly and take ownership of assigned projects.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience as an outsourcer and/or freelancer (relevant education considered equivalent).
  • Proven experience working on AAA projects.
  • Strong proficiency with industry-standard tools and workflows (3D software, photo manipulation, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and execute from briefs and art documentation.
  • Experience collaborating with international clients as a contractor.
  • Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and time management.
  • Language Skills
  • English: Advanced (required)
  • French: Intermediate (preferred)
  • Additional languages are a plus, as we work with international clients.

Bonus Points

  • Previous experience working with VOLTA clients or projects.
  • Credits with companies such as Bioware, ArenaNet or Capcom.

Salary starting at $67,000 to $73,000 CAD

Top Skills

3D Software
Photo Manipulation

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