Principal Environment Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline

Keywords Studios is hiring a Principal Environment Artist for its GameSim studio, which partners with clients to build games across PC/console and a range of art styles. The role is a senior individual‑contributor position that combines strategic leadership with hands‑on environment‑art production. Responsibilities include creating high‑quality real‑time environments, establishing production standards, mentoring artists, and improving pipelines. Applicants must have extensive game‑development experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with tools such as Maya, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter, etc. The posting is a talent‑pipeline notice, meaning there is no immediate vacancy; applications are retained for future hiring needs. Candidates must reside in the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, or British Columbia. Compensation includes a salary range of CAD 120,000–130,000, three weeks of paid leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible remote/hybrid work options, and professional‑development benefits.

Salary CAD 120,000–130,000; 3 weeks paid leave; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible remote/hybrid work; professional‑development and mentorship opportunities.

Open only to candidates residing in Ontario, Quebec, or British Columbia, Canada.