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Own the Visual Identity of a Growing StudioWizard Games Inc. is looking for a Senior Artist to define and elevate the visual identity of our games across a rapidly growing cross-platform ecosystem.Were a small, experienced team building games played by millionsespecially on Connected TV platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, and LG TV. Now, were pushing to the next level: higher quality, stronger visual identity, and broader reach across mobile, console, desktop, and TV.This role is a rare opportunity to own the visual bar for an entire studio. The OpportunityYou wont just be executing artyoull be defining what our games look and feel like.Establish a distinct, recognizable visual style for Wizard GamesLead the artistic direction of current and future titlesWork directly with the founder/game director to shape game experiencesHelp elevate the entire teams aesthetic sensibilitiesOur first project together:A cross-platform 3D-adventure-style merge game where players clean and transform spaces, interact with characters, complete missions and enjoy a comedic and heartfelt story.Were aiming for: Colorful, cozy, approachablebut polished and highly appealing What Youll DoOwn the visual direction of our games from concept to final polishCreate high-quality 2D illustrations, including:Character and environment conceptsUI and iconsMarketing materialsDesign appealing, memorable characters that fit a cohesive world and toneBuild and render stylized 3D characters, environments and assetsDefine lighting, composition, color, and overall aesthetic qualityWork hands-on in Unity to implement and refine visualsCollaborate closely with the game director (youll have real influence)Provide art direction and feedback to the broader team Work Within Real ConstraintsBalance visual quality vs performance across platforms:Optimize for lower-end devices (Smart TVs / WebGL)Push fidelity on higher-end platforms (console, PC)Make smart use of:Existing assets (Unity Asset Store, etc.)Procedural or AI-assisted workflowsEfficient pipelines and reuse strategies We value artists who are resourceful, pragmatic, and outcome-driven What Were Looking ForMust-HavesStrong portfolio demonstrating: 3D modeling + rendering of characters and environments High-quality 2D artExcellent aesthetic judgment and taste (this is critical)Experience working in UnityAbility to take ownership and define visual direction, not just executeStrong understanding of art optimization for game performance.Proven industry experience in games (or equivalent level of work)A scrappy, problem-solving mindsetable to create great results within time and resource constraintsNice-to-HavesExperience shipping games across multiple platformsFamiliarity with performance constraints (mobile, WebGL, or low-spec hardware)Experience with stylized/cozy/casual art directionsShader, lighting, or rendering experience in Unity (URP, etc.)Experience incorporating or adapting third-party or AI-generated assets into a cohesive style How Youll Fit InWork directly with the Founder / Game DirectorBe the person the team looks to for visual quality and directionSpend most of your time hands-on creating, with some light direction/feedback responsibilitiesHelp shape not just individual gamesbut the visual identity of the company Location & Work StyleBased in British Columbia (required)Preference for candidates in Victoria, BCFlexible:Work from our shared office in VictoriaOr fully remote within BC Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $90,000 $130,000 CAD (depending on experience and fit)Profit sharing programExtended medical & dental benefits4 weeks paid vacationFlexible Friday (one extra day off per month)Annual salary reviews and raisesFlexible work environment (remote-friendly) Why Wizard Games?One of the leading publishers on an emerging platform category (Connected TV)A cross-platform capable indie studioMillions of players across platformsSmall team = high ownership and impactOpportunity to define the visual identity of a growing studio from the ground up How to ApplyPlease include:PortfolioResumeCover letter explaining:Why this role excites youYour experience with both 2D and 3D artAny experience defining or evolving a visual style