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Tripledot Studios

Lead Game Designer

Toronto, ON · On-site

Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly ... Our studio is built on strong values, work ethic, and intelligent data driven growth. We work hard ...

Tripledot Studios

Mobile Game Illustrator

Toronto, ON

Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly ... Our studio is built on strong values, work ethic, and intelligent data driven growth. We work hard ...

Tripledot Studios

Lead Product Manager

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

CA$140K - CA$165K/yr

PeopleFun is a Dallas-based game studio founded and maintained by game industry veterans, where game developers thrive on collaboration, creativity, teamwork and fun. Our games are played by over 25 ...

Keywords Studios

Video Game Proofreader

Ottawa, ON · On-site

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for native-level speakers of various languages to join our Video Games Proofreaders team. *Bank of Candidates* If successful in our recruitment process, candidates ...

Thinkingbox

Studio Coordinator - Thinkingbox

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$50K - CA$60K/yr

... gaming, entertainment, and technology. We believe the hands that carefully craft the work should ... You will work across production, IT, and studio operations, ensuring our spaces, tools, and ...

Keywords Studios

Video Game Proofreader

Ottawa, ON

Keywords Studios Ottawa is looking for native-level speakers of various languages to join our Video Games Proofreaders team. *Bank of Candidates* If successful in our recruitment process, candidates ...

Velan Studios

Gameplay Animator (Senior+)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space ... Champion animation across the studio -- always pushing for clarity, responsiveness, and that breath ...

Velan Studios

Gameplay Animator (Senior+)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$150K/yr

Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space ... Champion animation across the studio - always pushing for clarity, responsiveness, and that breath ...

Jam City

Game Director

Toronto, ON

Working closely with studio & executive leadership to set annual revenue and budget goals * Managing key KPI's and metrics (revenue, bookings, DAU/MAU, Retention, monetization and overall game ...

ARRISE

GAME PRESENTER with Vietnamese

Toronto, ON

CA$26/hr

You will start your new job with professional training provided by your future colleagues in our studio in Toronto, in a pleasant, modern, and technologically advanced environment. The online gaming ...

Tripledot Studios

Lead Technical Artist

Toronto, ON

This role sits within our Clipwire Games studio. Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly: Bingo!, TPIR: Bingo! and Bingo Story. Founded in ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for game studio in Ontario is $71,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a game studio?

A Game Studio job involves working in a team to design, develop, and produce video games. Roles vary widely, including game design, programming, art, animation, sound design, and quality assurance. Game studio employees collaborate to bring creative ideas to life, ensuring smooth gameplay and an engaging player experience. Depending on the studio's size, responsibilities may be highly specialized or involve multiple aspects of development.

What does the typical workflow look like in a game studio environment?

A typical workflow in a Game Studio involves close collaboration between multidisciplinary teams such as designers, artists, programmers, and producers. Projects often progress through distinct phases: concept development, prototyping, production, testing, and post-launch support. Daily responsibilities may include team meetings to coordinate tasks, creative brainstorming sessions, code or art reviews, and iterative development based on feedback. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, encouraging ongoing learning and the sharing of ideas to achieve a shared vision for each game.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the game studio position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Studio, a team collectively needs strong skills in game design, programming, project management, and art production, often supported by degrees in computer science, graphic design, or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems, and production pipelines is essential, along with relevant certifications. Excellent communication, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving are important soft skills for navigating multidisciplinary teamwork and evolving project requirements. These capabilities ensure the successful development, launch, and maintenance of high-quality games in a competitive market.

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Infographic showing various Game Studio job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,056 per year, or $34.2 per hour.

Artiste de niveau senior / Senior Level Artist

Toronto, ON • On-site

Highdive
Marketing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Senior Level Artist

Join us on our journey and help us collaborate towards our newly announced game: Blood Message. It is set in historical China and features a realistic visual style and authentic traditional combat gameplay. The project is making use of Unreal Engine 5 and is co-developed in collaboration between Montreal and our main studio in China.

We are a co-development video game studio based in Montreal, Canada, committed to delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Our team collaborates closely with our headquarters in China. The position is currently open to candidates in Montreal or Toronto.

Join our co-development video game studio in Montreal, Canada, as we collaborate with our headquarters in China to create Blood Message, an ambitious title set in historical China, featuring a realistic visual style and authentic traditional combat gameplay. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, this project aims to deliver exceptional gaming experiences for players, particularly in China. As a Level Artist you will ensure the artistic vision aligns with cultural authenticity, technical efficiency, and gameplay excellence, crafting immersive environments that resonate with players worldwide. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Art Lead and Art Director to establish Environment Theming & Tone, References for sections of the world.
  • Work closely with Level Designers to iterate on and bring a level of believability and detail to the world while retaining the gameplay intentions.
  • Work with the Technical Art team to explore and test different methods for creating and laying out the world, including procedural layout tools and workflows.
  • Work with the tech art and engineering teams to help establish performance and memory budgets to set achievable targets for world density.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ Years Experience on Video Game Environment and Asset production
  • Experience shipping environment content in an intermediate to senior role on 2-3 shipped console/PC titles.
  • Strong knowledge of visual design.
  • Excellent sense of visual composition, form color in realistic style.
  • Experience with many different methods for creating a game world including modular systems and usage of procedural tools.
  • Excellent knowledge of how to manage content for games in an optimized and performant manner.
  • Good knowledge of Unreal Engine for LA role.
  • Excellent 3D modelling and texturing skills
  • Highly proficient with 3D Studio Max and / or Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Photoshop.
  • Experience on working with outsourcing team (assign task, review and give feedback) will be a good plus.

Why could we be the perfect place for you:

We offer the unique experience of being part of the foundation of a new international game team right in the heart of Montreal, which benefits from the rich diversity of its members and the cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.

We also offer:

  • Insurance coverage and telemedicine from day one,
  • Transportation and meal allowance,
  • Referral bonus,
  • RRSP with employer contribution.

Job Range:  95,000 - 143,000

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