Lead Art Director for AAA Visuals & Teams

Keywords Intl1; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full insurance coverage

5 paid sick days

Social club

RRSP contributions

3 floating weeks + 1 week holidays

8 statutory holidays

Job summary

VOLTA, part of Keywords Studios, is seeking a Lead Art Director to define a visual vision and align teams across AAA projects. You will lead creative teams, produce high-quality concept designs, and oversee explorations and marketing artwork aligned with client guidelines.

You will collaborate with global partners, work in a hybrid setup from Quebec City, and drive critical decisions under pressure while upholding standards of quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in outsourcing/freelance with equivalent education
• Proven AAA project experience
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard tools and workflows
• Ability to interpret briefs and art documentation
• Experience collaborating with international clients as a contractor
• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and time management
• Advanced English; French preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate visual direction across projects and pipelines
• Lead and supervise artist teams to ensure consistency across styles
• Collaborate with project managers to set budgets, timelines, and team allocations
• Create briefing documentation and provide timely feedback to keep teams aligned
• Attend and lead client meetings to ensure alignment with creative goals
• Use 3D and photo techniques to support design processes
• Deliver high-quality work that meets client expectations and brand standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

AAA project experience

Leadership

3D software

Photo manipulation

Client collaboration

Time management

English (advanced)

French (intermediate)

Education

Relevant education equivalent

Tools

3D software

Photo manipulation

Job description

VOLTA, part of Keywords Studios, is seeking a Lead Art Director to define a visual vision and align teams across AAA projects. You will lead creative teams, produce high-quality concept designs, and oversee explorations and marketing artwork aligned with client guidelines.

You will collaborate with global partners, work in a hybrid setup from Quebec City, and drive critical decisions under pressure while upholding standards of quality and consistency.