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Associate Game Artist

Montreal, QC · Hybrid

This is a hands-on creative role focused on producing 2D art assets for our games under the guidance of our Art Lead and Senior Artist. You will collaborate closely with developers, designers, and ...

2K

Senior Data Developer

Montreal, QC · On-site

Senior Data Developer Who We Are 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned ... Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of ...

Xsolla

Senior Backend Engineer

Montreal, QC

CA$140K - CA$160K/yr

Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring ... Prior experience working on internal platforms or developer-facing tools. $140,000 - $160,000 a ...

Xsolla

AI-First Engineering Intern

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$20 - CA$25/hr

You'll ship code that goes to customers - internal teams or external players and game developers - working closely with senior engineers and fellow interns across our global regions. Who You'll Work ...

Xsolla

Senior Network/Infrastructure engineer

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$120K - CA$160K/yr

Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring ... Knowledge/experience with DevOps practices * Experience with IaC, Ansible/Puppet/Terraform ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior game developer in Quebec is $108,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Senior Game Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing game mechanics, systems, and features. They lead technical and creative aspects of game development, guide junior developers, and collaborate with designers, artists, and producers to ensure high-quality gameplay experiences. Their role often includes coding, debugging, performance optimization, and mentorship. Additionally, they contribute to architectural decisions, maintain best coding practices, and stay updated with industry trends.

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Infographic showing various Senior Game Developer job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,916 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

Associate Game Artist

Montreal, QC • Hybrid

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Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Produce 2D art assets such as character designs, environments, UI elements, and textures under the guidance of senior team members

  • Collaborate with developers, designers, and other artists to bring visual elements to life and ensure alignment with project goals and brand guidelines

  • Deliver clean, well-organized artwork that follows established structure, naming conventions, and asset optimization standards for online and mobile gaming

Job description

iGaming:
If it's iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It's all about the games, and our digital teamleads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. We create our own award-winning games and also partner with premium licensees such as Netflix, Warner Bros and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, Willy Wonka and The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company's Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.
We are looking for an Associate Artist to join our Montreal office. This is a hands-on creative role focused on producing 2D art assets for our games under the guidance of our Art Lead and Senior Artist.

You will collaborate closely with developers, designers, and other artists to bring engaging visuals to life, contributing to the signature look and feel of our products.

You will contribute to visual aspects of our projects, with guidance, including:

  • Character design, poses, and expressions (realistic or cartoon styles)

  • Environments, backgrounds, matte paintings, and textures

  • UI elements, symbols, logos, and menus

You'll be expected to deliver clean, well-organized artwork that follows established structure and naming conventions, and aligns with project goals and brand guidelines. This role requires developing artistic sensibilities, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to different visual styles under guidance from senior team members.

The Associate Artist must have a good working knowledge of assets optimization for HTML 5 and online game purposes. Our expectation would be someone with a basic understanding of Webp and how it compares to jpeg, png 8 bits etc. The successful applicant should also have a basic working knowledge of Texture Packer or other similar optimization tools.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in 2D game art with a supporting portfolio

  • Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe products

  • Ability to draw simple game elements from scratch with guidance: sketches, basic shading, or simple backgrounds

  • Developing drawing and sketching skills for ideation and concept development

  • Basic understanding of color theory, composition, and visual storytelling

  • Basic understanding of optimizing assets for online and mobile delivery

  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

  • Basic knowledge of Adobe Firefly or Adobe Photoshop AI assistant.

  • Awareness of game development pipelines and tools

  • Ability to meet production deadlines with guidance

  • Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for visual storytelling

  • Bilingual - International business communications are primarily in English, but French fluency would be an asset


Assets:

  • Familiarity with 3D tools

  • Background in casino gaming or interactive entertainment

  • Familiarity with AI-powered art tools (*Firefly, Layer.ai, Copilot)

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

  • Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace

  • The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis

  • Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!

And if that's not enough;you will get to enjoyastunning work locationandflexibleworking practiceswhilst we provide you with theguidanceanddevelopmentskillsyou need to progress quickly andenhance your career.

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