About the role
About the Role
Lightfox Games is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior 3D Artist to join our Vancouver based team to work on an unannounced mobile game for a world-class IP and Publisher. This role is hybrid out of our Vancouver studio with approximately 50% of time expected in-person.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 3D assets including characters, props, and weapons that meet mobile performance requirements and align with the IP's visual identity
- Collaborate with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering to establish and maintain art pipelines, standards, and best practices
- Optimize models, textures, and materials to balance visual fidelity with mobile performance constraints
- Mentor and provide constructive feedback to other artists, helping elevate the overall quality bar
- Contribute to the visual development of the game, from early concept exploration through final in-engine polish
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional game development experience, including senior-level ownership of 3D art on at least one shipped title
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and material creation across a range of asset types
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and Photoshop
- Experience with Unity and its asset pipeline
- Solid understanding of real-time rendering constraints, PBR workflows, and texture budgets for mobile platforms
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, comfortable working in small, fast-moving teams
Nice to Have
- Experience creating art for mobile free-to-play games
- Experience working within an established IP or licensed property
- Experience with stylized art directions
- Experience leveraging AI tools in art production workflows
Compensation
- CA$95,000 – CA$120,000 depending on experience
- Health/vision/dental coverage
- RRSP matching
- Equity