Technical Artist (Senior+/Lead)
Velan StudiosToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted February 19, 2026
95000 - 120000 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
Velan Studios fosters a culture of curiosity and innovation, building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace to create groundbreaking gaming experiences.
Job Description
Velan Studios seeks a highly technical visual artist to lead the artistic direction and create innovative gaming experiences. The ideal candidate has expertise in lighting and materials and can collaborate with a team of developers to build the next great game experiences.
Requirements
- 5+ years of game industry experience on console, mobile, handheld and/or PC platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Graphic Art or related field or equivalent experience
- Solid fundamentals: Composition, Light & Color, Perspective etc.
- Expert in 3D Studio Max or Maya, Adobe Creative Suite
- Expert in shader creation (node based, glsl, etc.)
- Advanced knowledge & experience in modern lighting techniques (baked GI, deferred)
- Production experience working in Unreal, Unity or other AAA engines
- Production experience with scripting (node or text based)
- Prior Lead or Sub-Lead experience on mid-sized or large console/PC/Handheld/VR or AR development projects
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
