Concept Artist

Ludia; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Benefits from day one

RRSP contributions

Generous vacation

Mobile days

Job summary

Ludia in Montreal is seeking a skilled 2D Concept Artist to define visual identity for our games and guide art teams through production.

You will work closely with the Lead Artist and cross-functional teams to design characters, environments, props, and gameplay moments, exploring styles, communicating visuals, and delivering cohesive concepts on schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in concept art or similar.
• Ability to develop characters, environments, props, and architectural elements.
• Strong fundamentals: composition, perspective, color, lighting, and anatomy.
• Ability to explore multiple ideas and translate direction into clear concepts.
• Experience with multiple art styles and franchise directions.
• Autonomy, initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in Agile development and with production tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D concepts and illustrations for characters, environments, props, architecture, and gameplay scenes.
• Contribute to visual research and exploration to define and evolve the project's artistic direction.
• Produce sketches, explorations, variations, and concepts communicating visuals to production teams.
• Develop concepts that clearly guide artists and teammates in their work.
• Adapt to various artistic styles based on project needs and franchise direction.
• Collaborate with the Lead Artist to ensure consistency across visual direction.
• Propose feasible visual solutions considering production constraints.
• Participate in brainstorming, art reviews, and production meetings.
• Present ideas, references, and visual intents to Art, Design, and Production teams.
• Identify challenges and propose solutions independently or with teammates.
• Manage priorities and meet production deadlines.
• Be flexible to evolving project needs and priorities.
• Contribute to storyboards or visual materials when needed.

Skills

Concept art

Illustration

Agile

Prioritization

Communication

Feedback

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Curiosity about AI

Tools

2D tools

Version control

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

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JOB DESCRIPTION

As a 2D Concept Artist, you will contribute to defining and developing the visual identity of our games by creating concepts and illustrations that will guide our art teams throughout production.

Working closely with the Lead Artist as well as the Art, Design, and Production teams, you will contribute to visual research and the design of characters, environments, props, architectural elements, and gameplay moments. You will explore different artistic directions, clearly communicate your visual intentions, and translate project needs into cohesive, inspiring, and production-ready concepts.

• Create high-quality 2D concepts and illustrations, including characters, environments, props, architecture, interactive elements, and gameplay scenes.
• Contribute to visual research and exploration to help define and evolve the project’s artistic direction.
• Quickly produce sketches, explorations, variations, and concepts that clearly communicate visual intentions to different production teams.
• Develop concepts that are clear and detailed enough to effectively guide artists and other team members in their work.
• Adapt your approach to a variety of artistic styles based on the needs of the project, intellectual property, and franchise.
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Artist to ensure consistency and quality across the visual direction.
• Incorporate technical and production constraints from the concept stage to propose visual solutions that are feasible and appropriate for the project.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, art reviews, critiques, and production meetings.
• Effectively present and communicate ideas, references, and visual intentions to the Art, Design, and Production teams.
• Identify potential artistic or production challenges and propose appropriate solutions independently or in collaboration with relevant team members.
• Manage priorities and meet production deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to evolving project needs and production priorities.
• When needed, contribute to storyboards or other visual materials used to communicate a sequence, experience, or gameplay intention.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of professional experience in concept art, illustration, or a similar artistic role within the video game, entertainment, or related industries.
• Ability to develop characters, environments, props, and/or architectural elements.
• Excellent command of artistic fundamentals, including composition, perspective, shape, value, color, lighting, and anatomy.
• Ability to rapidly explore multiple ideas and translate a direction or brief into clear and effective concepts.
• Ability to work across different artistic styles and adapt your approach to an established visual direction surrounding a franchise.
• Proficiency with relevant 2D tools used for concept art and digital illustration.
• Good understanding of the technical constraints and production realities of video game development.
• Ability to present your work, explain artistic decisions, and effectively incorporate feedback.
• Autonomy, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and with production management or version control tools is an asset.
• Experience developing mobile, PC, or console games is an asset.
• Curiosity about new technologies and emerging tools, including artificial intelligence, and an interest in their responsible use within creative workflows.
• Ability to effectively manage priorities and work in a dynamic production environment.
• Openness to feedback and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism.

This hybrid position requires being at the office for key moments.

Eligible applicants must be located in the province of Quebec and have the legal right to work in Canada.

WHY LUDIA?

Flexibility: Hybrid options, flexible hours, and a vibrant studio in the heart of Old Montreal.

Well-being: Competitive salary, benefits from day one, RRSP contributions, generous vacation, and mobile days.

Development: Training, mentorship, workshops, and career opportunities in the video game industry.

Culture: A team of passionate people creating unforgettable experiences where innovation and creativity thrive.

We value and celebrate diversity within our team and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and share their unique perspective.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply — and we look forward to meeting you!