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Lead Artist/Animator - Gaming


Company : Anime Universe


Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia


Created : 2026-02-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

- Equity Partner - Location: Remote-first (global; align to Americas/EMEA/APAC time zones)Role: Lead Artist (2D/3D) GamingCommitment: 20h per week / part-timeDepartment: Infinite Play Studios Game Development CoreReporting To: Creative Director, Infinite Play StudiosWhat You Put In Is What You Get Out.This is not a sloganits a promise. At Anime Universe, we believe art is more than decoration; its expression, soul, and truth. We are building games where every line, every shadow, and every color carries meaning. For us, artistry is not just craftits ethics, inspiration, and the courage to imagine.We honor the artist. We respect the process. We believe in the future of tools, including AIbut only when used ethically, with consent, and with reverence for the human spirit behind the work. Here, your creativity is not just supported, its protected.Were searching for a Lead Artist who doesnt just create visuals, but breathes life into worldssomeone who understands that art is storytelling, memory, and vision all at once.Your art wont just fill screensit will define experiences. Together, we will craft games that inspire, challenge, and stay with players for a lifetime. The RoleAs Lead Artist (2D/3D), youll be the creative force shaping the look and feel of our flagship games. This is more than an art roleits visual direction at the frontier of anime, gaming, and interactive storytelling.You will:Define and drive the visual style across concept, characters, environments, UI, and cinematic design.Lead and mentor a growing team of 2D/3D artists, balancing craft with innovation.Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and narrative leads to bring cohesive, immersive worlds to life.Pioneer next-gen workflows (real-time rendering, AI-assisted tools, proprietary engines). What Were Looking ForProven mastery in both 2D and 3D (concept art, modeling, textures, lighting).A portfolio that demonstrates vision, consistency, and stylistic leadership.Deep experience in game development pipelines (Unity required, Unreal, or proprietary custom engines optional).Experience with standard animation tools required (e.g. Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance 3D Painter, ZBrush, etc.)Strong leadership skillscapable of inspiring, organizing, and executing at scale.A belief that art has purpose beyond entertainmentit is impact, memory, and meaning.A bold artistic vision that balances innovation with player immersion. Why Join Us?Infinite Play Studios (Anime Universes game development division) is more than a studioits a movement. Were shaping the future of play with original IP, groundbreaking systems, and immersive storytelling.Here, youll:Be part of an epic, global-scale studio culture built to rival the worlds best.Have the freedom to create, innovate, and leave your artistic mark on worlds millions will inhabit.Join not as an employee, but as an equity partner, not just as a team memberyour stake, your impact, your legacy. Your vision is part of our shared future. Our PromiseWe promise your art wont just fill screensit will define experiences. Together, well craft games that inspire, challenge, and stay with players for a lifetime.