Wizard 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.

We’re a small, experienced team building games played by millions—especially on Connected TV platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, and LG TV. Now, we’re 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 Opportunity

You won’t just be executing art—you’ll be defining what our games look and feel like.

• Establish a distinct, recognizable visual style for Wizard Games
• Lead the artistic direction of current and future titles
• Work directly with the founder/game director to shape game experiences
• Help elevate the entire team’s aesthetic sensibilities

Our 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.

We’re aiming for: Colorful, cozy, approachable—but polished and highly appealing

What You’ll Do

• Own the visual direction of our games from concept to final polish
• Create high-quality 2D illustrations, including:
• Character and environment concepts
• UI and icons
• Marketing materials
• Design appealing, memorable characters that fit a cohesive world and tone
• Build and render stylized 3D characters, environments and assets
• Define lighting, composition, color, and overall aesthetic quality
• Work hands-on in Unity to implement and refine visuals
• Collaborate closely with the game director (you’ll have real influence)
• Provide art direction and feedback to the broader team

Work Within Real Constraints

• Balance 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 workflows
• Efficient pipelines and reuse strategies

We value artists who are resourceful, pragmatic, and outcome-driven

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• Strong portfolio demonstrating:
• 3D modeling + rendering of characters and environments
• High-quality 2D art
• Excellent aesthetic judgment and taste (this is critical)
• Experience working in Unity
• Ability to take ownership and define visual direction, not just execute
• Strong understanding of art optimization for game performance.
• Proven industry experience in games (or equivalent level of work)
• A scrappy, problem-solving mindset—able to create great results within time and resource constraints

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience shipping games across multiple platforms
• Familiarity with performance constraints (mobile, WebGL, or low-spec hardware)
• Experience with stylized/cozy/casual art directions
• Shader, lighting, or rendering experience in Unity (URP, etc.)
• Experience incorporating or adapting third-party or AI-generated assets into a cohesive style

How You’ll Fit In

• Work directly with the Founder / Game Director
• Be the person the team looks to for visual quality and direction
• Spend most of your time hands-on creating, with some light direction/feedback responsibilities
• Help shape not just individual games—but the visual identity of the company

Location & Work Style

• Based in British Columbia (required)
• Preference for candidates in Victoria, BC
• Flexible:
• Work from our shared office in Victoria
• Or fully remote within BC

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 CAD (depending on experience and fit)
• Profit sharing program
• Extended medical & dental benefits
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• Flexible Friday (one extra day off per month)
• Annual salary reviews and raises
• Flexible work environment (remote-friendly)

Why Wizard Games?

• One of the leading publishers on an emerging platform category (Connected TV)
• A cross-platform capable indie studio
• Millions of players across platforms
• Small team = high ownership and impact
• Opportunity to define the visual identity of a growing studio from the ground up

How to Apply

Please include:

• Portfolio
• Resume
• Cover letter explaining:
• Why this role excites you
• Your experience with both 2D and 3D art
• Any experience defining or evolving a visual style

Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote