Vancouver, Bc Art directors Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Art Director (On-Site)
ICON Creative Studio —Vancouver, BC
- $90,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Bachelor's
- In-person
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2D Art Lead
Electronic Arts —Vancouver, BC
- $114,300–$156,200 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Head of Print and Surface Design w/ a Sense of Humor (Remote Optional)
Shinesty —Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Project management
- Leadership
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Art Director Video Games
Koolhaus Games —Vancouver, BC
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Manager, Marketing Creative
AfterShip —Vancouver, BC
- $110,000–$145,000 a year
- Remote
- Management
- AI
- Commuter benefits
- Paid time off
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Previs/ Layout Supervisor
Stellar Creative Lab —Vancouver, BC
- $100,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Supervising experience
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Head of Department - Animation
Sony Pictures Imageworks —Vancouver, BC
- $148,500–$207,900 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Tuition reimbursement
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Sr. Designer / Creative Director
EPIC INSPIRED —Vancouver, BC
- English
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Vision care
Director / Senior Designer (In-Person Only, Vancouver BC)
KIMBO DESIGN —Vancouver, BC
- Immediate opening
- Presentation skills
Head of Environments
Netflix —Vancouver, BC
- $204,000–$279,000 a year
- English
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Senior Director, Creative – EA SPORTS FC
Electronic Arts —Vancouver, BC
- $190,500–$267,300 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Senior Lighting Director - EA SPORTS FC
Electronic Arts —Vancouver, BC
- $160,700–$224,700 a year
- Full-time
- Machine learning
- Scripting
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Dental care

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Art Director (On-Site)

ICON Creative Studio -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$90,000–$120,000 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
Public speaking
Bachelor's
Leadership
Maya

Full job description

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.

Job Overview

As the Art Director, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the visual narrative for our exciting animation projects. Your role involves providing creative leadership, strategic planning, and overseeing a talented design team to bring our stories to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide creative direction and leadership to the design team, ensuring the visual style aligns with the overall project goals.
Collaborate with other departments, such as storyboarding, animation, and production, to ensure a cohesive and unified visual narrative.

Work closely with producers and project managers to define the artistic vision for each animation project.
Develop and communicate design strategies that align with project timelines and budget constraints.

Lead and mentor a team of talented designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.

Develop and communicate the artistic vision through concept art, storyboards, and other visual aids.
Oversee the creation of character designs, background art, and visual elements that enhance the overall storytelling.
Maintain a high standard of quality and consistency in all visual elements, ensuring they meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
Conduct regular reviews of design work to provide constructive feedback and ensure alignment with project goals.

Keep abreast of the latest trends and technologies in animation and design to ensure the studio remains at the forefront of innovation.
Integrate new techniques and styles into projects when appropriate.

Ability to work closely with and communicate effectively with artists from every department in the studio to ensure all visual guidelines are executed correctly.
Works proactively with production to produce high-quality results within the appropriate budget and time frame.
Ability to mentor artists from various disciplines to help foster the overall artistic growth of the studio.
Work effectively to solve design problems in a hands-on capacity.
Works effectively and in a flexible manner with time constraints to accommodate important project deliveries and is accountable for the overall quality of the final product.
Be a leader in dailies sessions and communicate your visual clearly and concisely

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Animation, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience as an Art Director in the animation industry.
Possess an expert-level understanding of art fundamentals.
Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
Must be comfortable with public speaking.
Excellent leadership skills.
Ability to manage a demanding and complex daily schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively and politely with clients.
Adaptable to quick changes and limitations.
Must be fluent in Photoshop and have a rudimentary understanding of Maya, Nuke, Premiere, and various Effects and Surfacing software platforms.
Ability to work all the way through the pipeline from initial sketches to our final color deliveries.
Have a clear understanding of our pipeline and production schedule and work within those parameters.

The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICON’s projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicant’s experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities.

In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.

ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Art Director (On-Site)

2D Art Lead

Head of Print and Surface Design w/ a Sense of Humor (Remote Optional)

Art Director Video Games

Manager, Marketing Creative

Previs/ Layout Supervisor

Head of Department - Animation

Sr. Designer / Creative Director

Director / Senior Designer (In-Person Only, Vancouver BC)

Head of Environments

Senior Director, Creative – EA SPORTS FC

Senior Lighting Director - EA SPORTS FC

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