Senior 3D Artist - Unannounced Project

Lightfox Games is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior 3D Artist to join our Vancouver based team to work on an unannounced mobile game for a world-class IP and Publisher. This role is hybrid out of our Vancouver studio with approximately 50% of time expected in-person.
Responsibilities   Create high-quality 3D assets including characters, props, and weapons that meet mobile performance requirements and align with the IP's visual identity
Collaborate with Art Direction, Design, and Engineering to establish and maintain art pipelines, standards, and best practices
Optimize models, textures, and materials to balance visual fidelity with mobile performance constraints
Mentor and provide constructive feedback to other artists, helping elevate the overall quality bar
Contribute to the visual development of the game, from early concept exploration through final in-engine polish
Requirements   5+ years of professional game development experience, including senior-level ownership of 3D art on at least one shipped title
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and material creation across a range of asset types
Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer, and Photoshop

Experience with Unity and its asset pipeline
Solid understanding of real-time rendering constraints, P  workflows, and texture budgets for mobile platforms
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, comfortable working in small, fast-moving teams
Nice to Have   Experience creating art for mobile free-to-play games
Experience working within an established IP or licensed property

Experience with stylized art directions
Experience leveraging AI tools in art production workflows
Compensation  CA $95,000 – CA $120,000 depending on experience, plus health/vision/dental coverage, RRSP matching, and equity.