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Lead Art Director/ Directeur(-trice) artistique principal(e) - Volta

Keywords studios

Québec City, Canada • Hybrid - Québec City, Canada • Full-Time • 10+ years

Posted 2026-06-08 CAD 120,000 - CAD 140,000 per year Other

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Job Description

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Lead Art Director for Volta, a Keywords Studios studio creating high‑end 2D/3D visuals for AAA games. Drive visual direction, guide creative teams and ensure delivery of top‑quality art across multiple projects. Hybrid role based in Quebec City, Canada.

Role Snapshot

  • Lead Art Direction
  • AAA game visual production
  • Hybrid (Quebec City)
  • 10+ years industry experience
  • Team leadership

Must-Have Requirements

  • 10+ years industry experience
  • AAA project experience
  • Proficiency with industry‑standard 3D software
  • Proficiency with photo‑manipulation tools
  • Advanced English
  • industry experience
  • AAA project delivery
  • must be legally authorized to work in Canada
  • must reside in Quebec

Nice-to-Have Signals

  • Intermediate French
  • Prior experience with Volta clients
  • Credits with Bioware, ArenaNet or Capcom
  • Additional languages
  • French language proficiency
  • previous Volta client work

Work Setup

  • Location: Québec City, Canada
  • Work mode: HYBRID
  • Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
  • Remote countries: Canada
  • Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

  • Work authorization: must be authorized to work in Canada
  • Visa sponsorship: no

Not Specified in JD

  • Portfolio required
  • Coding test
  • Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

  • Define and communicate visual vision for AAA titles
  • Lead and supervise multidisciplinary art teams
  • Create and maintain briefing documentation and art pipelines
  • Collaborate with project managers on budgets, schedules and artist assignments
  • Provide timely feedback to keep work aligned with client guidelines
  • Utilize advanced 3D and photo‑manipulation techniques to support design
  • Manage deadlines and take ownership of project delivery
  • Participate in client and internal team meetings to ensure creative alignment

Good Fit If You Have

  • Strong sense of responsibility and time‑management
  • Ability to make critical decisions under pressure
  • Experience collaborating with international clients

Skills

  • Industry‑standard 3D software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush)
  • Photo manipulation tools (e.g., Photoshop)
  • Concept art & illustration
  • Creative team leadership
  • Advanced English (required)
  • Intermediate French (preferred)
  • Additional languages (optional)
  • Experience with Volta client projects (optional)