Junior 2D Artist/Animator (8-Month Contract) Remote Art Contract Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canada Description Important: Please note that this is a 8-month remote contract position, with the possibility of renewal. The role is for an independent self-employed contractor and is not a full-time employment opportunity. Contractors can work remotely from anywhere in Ontario, Canada (provided they are legally authorized to do so). A Little About Us: Making fans - That’s what we’re all about! Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company. We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company. In return, we provide Vikings with the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come. We are embarking on an adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship towards a new horizon. With that in mind, we are on the hunt for exceptional art and animation talent to join us on this new journey and help hoist the sails! The Nitty-Gritty: We are on the hunt for a 2D Artist/Animator who is able to create game-ready assets for game development for our flagship game, YoWorld. Reporting to the Lead Artist, this position will be remote and will collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders such as Production, LiveOps and Product teams. Our goal is that our contractors can jump in, learn the art styles and process and begin contributing to the team in a short period of time. Responsibilities: - Creating compelling assets focusing on props, furniture, houses, backgrounds OR costumes - Create engaging high quality 2D animation on style and within design constraints - Working independently and collaboratively with team members to develop unique assets which fit the style established - Taking concepts through to final execution of artwork - Working closely with other artists and animators along with game designers and producers to ship quality games on time and on budget Requirements Must-Haves: - Must have access to a Windows PC (our art environment is not compatible with macOS; while you may use your Mac for some tasks, a Windows setup is required for production work) - 3+ years of experience creating 2D game art preferably in the social/mobile gaming space - 2+ years of 2D animation experience - Experience with MidJourney or similar AI image generation - Strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically Animate CC, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop) - Proven track record of creating appealing, high quality characters, props and environments - Experience taking features from concept to final in-game art - Understanding of the principles of animation - Experience creating character animation - Solid understanding of perspective and isometry, composition, character design, colour theory, visual effects and lighting - Strong attention to detail, so you'll notice we've asked you to mention 'Kattegat' in your application - Experience with photo manipulation - Strong knowledge of the game development process - Task-driven, self-motivated and proactive Nice to Haves: - F2P game experience - A demonstrated aptitude in creating isometric art in a photo-realistic style - A knowledge or interest in utilizing A.I. as a tool for ideation and supplementing your artistic skill - A working knowledge of Blender - Experience with rigging 3D character models for animation - Experience with Confluence and Jira If the idea of creating 2D art and animation for a gaming company sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

• Create photorealistic renders of a small consumer hardware product, primarily a smart ring. • Produce product images and videos for website, ads, social, pitch decks, and internal design reviews. • Create short product videos, turntables, motion tests, launch visuals, and social/ad clips. • Animate camera moves, product reveals, material transitions, LED states, charging moments, and simple interaction concepts. • Build realistic material studies across ceramic, metal, resin, glass, plastic, LED, and charging/contact details. • Create multiple CMF and finish explorations quickly from loose references. • Work with CAD/STP files, product photos, factory drawings, and reference images. • Set up clean lighting, camera angles, surfaces, and compositions that make a small wearable product feel premium. • Deliver organized source files and export-ready still/video assets in clean, reusable formats. • Iterate quickly based on feedback from product, marketing, and hardware teams.

Role Description Blackbird Interactive is looking for a passionate and experienced Lighting Artist to join our team and continue developing a AAA Sci-fi action title. In this position, you’ll be working under the supervision of an Art Director and Lead Environment Artist. You’ll collaborate closely with art, design, and tech teams to craft cinematic lighting that supports gameplay, creates immersive spaces, and enhances environmental storytelling while working within real-time constraints. This role focuses on real-time lighting, composition, mood, and visual consistency, helping teams achieve cinematic environments while keeping scenes performant and production-friendly. Responsibilities - Work under the direction of Art Leadership to maintain artistic consistency through lighting standards and workflows as well as adhere to established IP’s aesthetic guidelines. - Communicate with the Art Leadership and environment team concerning lighting needs and direction. - Use proprietary engine’s built-in lighting tools to produce stunning, cinematic lighting schemes for a range of environments. - Optimize lighting setups, shadows, post-processing, and related systems for real-time performance. - Troubleshoot and resolve lighting, rendering, and visual clarity issues while maintaining artistic intent. - Create and maintain documentation for lighting workflows, standards, and best practices. Qualifications - Experience lighting environments and scenes within real-time game engines such as Unity or Unreal. - Strong understanding of lighting theory, color space, exposure, and physically based natural lighting. - Insight into cinematography and dramaturgy, scene blocking, and lighting to set different moods. - Solid understanding of real-time rendering principles and physically based rendering (PBR) workflows. - Experience working with post-processing, exposure, atmospheric effects, and lighting optimization techniques. - Ability to balance artistic quality with technical and gameplay requirements. - Familiarity with modern game art pipelines and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. - Highly detail-oriented, technically inclined with strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Pluses - Passion for grounded, immersive science fiction. - Experience with proprietary engines. - Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization related to lighting and rendering. - Previous cinematic lighting experience. Salary $75,000 - $90,000 a year

Role Description Innovecs Games is looking for a talented 3D Animator for visual development of a casual mobile game. You’ll take on interesting tasks and bring creative ideas to life throughout the full cycle of development, from concept to final in-game assets, with a focus on innovation and quality. This project offers the chance to work with a great team of professionals in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. If you’re looking for a role that offers pushing creative boundaries, this is the perfect project for you! Qualifications - Proven experience in 3D animation - Strong portfolio showcasing your animation skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - Creative mindset with a passion for gaming Requirements - Experience with animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender) - Understanding of animation principles and techniques - Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks Benefits - Flexible hours and remote-first mode - Competitive compensation - Complete Hardware/Software setup – anything you need for work - Open-door culture, transparent communication, and top management at a handshake distance - Health insurance, vacation, sick leaves, holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave - Access to our learning & development center: workshops, webinars, training platform, and edutainment events - Virtual team buildings and social activities to celebrate the Innovecs lifestyle