Snowed In Studios Inc.

• Lead software developers, designers, artists, animators and testers to work in a co-development fashion with client team members, by guiding the delivery of video games. • Proactively manage and reduce project risks throughout production, using project management methodologies. • Create roadmaps and task breakdowns while keeping client stakeholders updated on status and risks. • Forecast project costs, maintain financials and coordinate invoicing. • Coach, mentor and grow your team by holding regular 1-on-1 meetings and conducting their annual performance reviews. • Regularly evaluate priorities, staffing and resources, and thoughtfully adjust business strategies to react to changing requirements. • Provide visibility internally and externally; deliver presentations and reviews with company leadership, internal teams and to clients. • Use creative problem solving skills to unblock the team and navigate through ambiguity. • Playtest the game. Be the voice of players, and provide and disseminate feedback with different internal teams. • Seek to understand both client and team realities, to find consensus. Be curious to understand the tasks your team needs to implement, in order to make decisions to align delivery with client goals. • Maintain strong overall ownership of project outcomes, and proactively identify areas for improvement. • Adapt by being flexible and effective in new situations within a highly dynamic environment. • Contribute to studio-wide process improvements beyond your own projects. • Travel to external client offices, for on-site relationship building.

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios’ Game Development service line, we provide development support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You will have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming. Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you’re happy. This is why we have regularly been recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by gamesindustry.biz! We are currently searching for an experienced and technically minded 3D Artist/Animator to join our growing team. What you will be doing - Working closely with client studios and art directors to bring their games to life - Matching existing art styles to create 3D game-ready assets - Designing, modelling, and texturing characters, props, and environment assets in a variety of art styles - Rigging and creating simple animations for a variety of animals, characters and robots - Troubleshooting 3D asset and pipeline issues and providing solutions - Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world - Supporting your teammates to accomplish goals _____________________________________________________________ Snowed in Studios est un studio de développement de jeux établi à Ottawa, Canada. Au sein de la branche d’activité Développement de jeux de Keywords Studios, nous fournissons un soutien en développement à certains des jeux les plus importants et les plus palpitants développés de nos jours. Vous aurez la chance de laisser votre marque à l’échelle mondiale, en travaillant dans un studio reconnu pour avoir lancé certains des titres les plus prestigieux et connus dans l’univers du jeu vidéo. La satisfaction de nos employés est au sommet de nos priorités. Nous savons que vous travaillez mieux quand vous êtes heureux(-se), et c’est d’ailleurs pourquoi l’on nous reconnaît très souvent comme « l’un des 10 Meilleurs endroits où travailler à Ottawa », et comme « l’un des Meilleurs endroits où travailler au Canada » par gamesindustry.biz! Nous recherchons présentement un(e) artiste/animateur(-trice) 3D chevronné(e), ayant un profil technique pour intégrer notre équipe en pleine expansion. Ce que vous ferez - Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les studios de clients et les directeurs artistiques pour donner vie à leurs jeux - Vous adapter aux styles artistiques existants pour créer des éléments 3D prêts à être intégrés en jeu - Concevoir, modéliser et texturer des personnages, des accessoires et des éléments d’environnement dans une variété de styles artistiques - Effectuer le squelettage et créer des animations simples pour une variété d’animaux, de personnages et de robots - Résoudre les problèmes liés aux actifs 3D et à la chaîne de production - Bâtir des relations solides avec vos pairs en développement de jeux, tant à l’interne qu’à l’échelle mondiale - Soutenir vos coéquipiers dans l’atteinte de leurs objectifs

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios’ Game Development service line, we provide development support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You will have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming. Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you’re happy. This is why we have regularly been recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by gamesindustry.biz! We are currently searching for an experienced and technically minded 3D Artist/Animator to join our growing team. What you will be doing - Working closely with client studios and art directors to bring their games to life - Matching existing art styles to create 3D game-ready assets - Designing, modelling, and texturing characters, props, and environment assets in a variety of art styles - Rigging and creating simple animations for a variety of animals, characters and robots - Troubleshooting 3D asset and pipeline issues and providing solutions - Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world - Supporting your teammates to accomplish goals

• Working closely with client studios and art directors to bring their games to life • Matching existing art styles to create 3D game-ready assets • Designing, modelling, and texturing characters, props, and environment assets in a variety of art styles • Rigging and creating simple animations for a variety of animals, characters and robots • Troubleshooting 3D asset and pipeline issues and providing solutions • Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world • Supporting your teammates to accomplish goals

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios’ Game Development service line, we provide development support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You will have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming. Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you’re happy. This is why we have regularly been recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by gamesindustry.biz! We are currently searching for an experienced and technically minded 3D Artist/Animator to join our growing team. What you will be doing - Working closely with client studios and art directors to bring their games to life - Matching existing art styles to create 3D game-ready assets - Designing, modelling, and texturing characters, props, and environment assets in a variety of art styles - Rigging and creating simple animations for a variety of animals, characters and robots - Troubleshooting 3D asset and pipeline issues and providing solutions - Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world - Supporting your teammates to accomplish goals

Role Description As a Concept Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the visual direction of high-profile AAA titles. You’ll be responsible for producing high-quality concept designs and exploratory illustrations that bring ideas to life while aligning with client guidelines. Working under the supervision of an Art Director, you are expected to be both self-motivated and highly creative, contributing to a wide range of visual development tasks. - Create high-quality concept art, exploratory designs, and visual documentation for AAA game projects. - Work closely with Art Directors to interpret briefs and deliver work that aligns with client expectations. - Collaborate creatively within project requirements while maintaining consistency across styles and directions. - Use advanced industry techniques, including 3D software and photo manipulation, to support your design process. - Manage deadlines responsibly and take ownership of assigned projects. Qualifications - 5+ years of industry experience as an outsourcer and/or freelancer (relevant education considered equivalent). - Proven experience working on AAA projects. - Strong proficiency with industry-standard tools and workflows (3D software, photo manipulation, etc.). - Demonstrated ability to understand and execute from briefs and art documentation. - Experience collaborating with international clients as a contractor. - Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and time management. Requirements - Language Skills - English: Advanced (required) - French: Intermediate (preferred) - Additional languages are a plus, as we work with international clients. Benefits - Salary starting at $74,000 to $79,000 CAD

• Create high-quality concept art, exploratory designs, and visual documentation for AAA game projects. • Work closely with Art Directors to interpret briefs and deliver work that aligns with client expectations. • Collaborate creatively within project requirements while maintaining consistency across styles and directions. • Use advanced industry techniques, including 3D software and photo manipulation, to support your design process. • Manage deadlines responsibly and take ownership of assigned projects.