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2D Concept Artist - Volta

Quebec, QC · On-site

CA$75K - CA$81K/yr

... development tasks. Responsibilities * Create high-quality concept art, exploratory designs, and ... or freelancer (relevant education considered equivalent). * Proven experience working on AAA ...

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2D Concept Artist - Volta

2D Concept Artist - Volta

Keywords Studios

Quebec, QC • On-site

CA$75K - CA$81K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The role originally posted on June 11th, 2026

En tant qu'artiste conceptuel(le) chez VOLTA, vous jouerez un role cle dans l'elaboration de la direction visuelle de titres AAA tres mediatises. Vous devrez produire des dessins conceptuels et des illustrations exploratoires d'excellente qualite donnant vie a diverses idees tout en suivant les directives des clients. Sous la supervision d'un directeur ou d'une directrice artistique de VOLTA, vous devrez faire preuve a la fois de motivation et de creativite pour contribuer a une variete de taches liees au developpement visuel.

Responsabilites

  • Creer de l'art conceptuel, des concepts exploratoires et de la documentation visuelle d'excellente qualite pour des jeux AAA.
  • Collaborer avec les directeurs artistiques de VOLTA afin d'interpreter des consignes et de livrer des uvres qui respectent les attentes des clients.
  • Collaborer de maniere creative tout en respectant les exigences du projet et en maintenant la coherence pour tous les styles et toutes les instructions.
  • Utiliser des techniques avancees de l'industrie, comme les logiciels 3D et la retouche d'image, au cours de votre processus de creation.
  • Gerer de maniere responsable les echeances et prendre en charge les projets assignes.

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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

Exigences

  • Cinq annees ou plus d'experience dans l'industrie en tant que sous-traitant(e) et/ou travalleur(euse) autonome (une education pertinente a une valeur equivalente).
  • Experience de travail prouvee sur des projets AAA.
  • Maitrise solide des outils et flux de travail standard de l'industrie (logiciel 3D, retouche d'image, etc.).
  • Capacite prouvee de comprendre les consignes et la documentation artistique et de les mettre en uvre.
  • Experience de collaboration avec des clients a l'international en tant que sous-traitant(e).
  • Sens des responsabilites, prise en charge et gestion du temps solides.
  • Competences linguistiques
  • Anglais : niveau avance (requis) pour lire la documentation de clients internationaux et communiquer avec eux.
  • Francais : intermediaire (privilegie)
  • Toute langue supplementaire est un atout, car nous travaillons avec des clients internationaux.

Points bonis

  • Experience anterieure avec des clients ou des projets de VOLTA.
  • Presence dans les credits d'entreprises telles que Bioware, ArenaNet ou Capcom.

Salaire de depart entre 75 000 $ CAN et 81 000 $ CAN

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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) to read documentation from international clients and communicate with them.
  • 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 $75,000 to $81,000 CAD

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Whatever the scale of your project, whatever the time frame, whatever your location: Keywords is here for you, bringing our network of 13,000+ people and 70+ studios together to deliver the unified solutions you need. We offer everything necessary to ensure your project achieves its full potential and that strategic opportunities are turned into long-term growth. The games industry is complex and fast-moving. Working with Keywords allows you to remain lean and agile, and to remain focused on creating the world’s most immersive playing experiences. Our network of studios brings best-in-class experience, expertise, technology and capacity across the full development, release and player-support lifecycle.

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