Art directors jobs in Canada (79 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 79
Employers: 49

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $90,692Across 12 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 9%7 listings
Hybrid: 47%37 listings
On-site: 44%35 listings

Employers hiring include Keywords Studios (6), Thinkingbox (6), Ogilvy Canada (4).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Art Director
Clocks and Colours
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
This is not a production-only graphic design position. The Art Director should be a strong designer with broad creative instincts who is comfortable thinking beyond a single deliverable.
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Art Director
Vish
St. John's, NL
- Full-time
Most job posts ask an art director to "elevate the brand." We're going to ask you to make salon owners stop mid-scroll, screenshot the ad, and send it to the group chat. Slightly higher…
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Art Director
Vish
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Most job posts ask an art director to "elevate the brand." We're going to ask you to make salon owners stop mid-scroll, screenshot the ad, and send it to the group chat. Slightly higher…
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3D Art Director | Directeur(-trice) artistique 3D - VOLTA
Keywords Studios
Quebec, QC
- $80,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…projects for our client's most prestigious IPs. From concept art all the way to 3D modelling, our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring the highest level…
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KS
3D Art Director | Directeur(-trice) artistique 3D - VOLTA
Keywords Studios
Montreal, QC
- $80,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…projects for our client's most prestigious IPs. From concept art all the way to 3D modelling, our services are designed to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring the highest level…
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Senior Art Director
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Brand Art Director
Okta
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Art Director/Designer, Fashion &Apparel, AI-Enabled Content Prod
St. Joseph Communications
Toronto, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Contract
…studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North…
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Art Director
Electronic Arts (EA)
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are looking for a video game Art Director to help lead the visual experience across our Sims products. You'll guide a clear aesthetic vision and pr
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Senior Art Director
Operatic Agency
Hamilton, ON
- $80,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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AI Art Director / Creative Specialist
VML
Toronto, ON
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AI Art Director / Creative Specialist
VML Canada (English)
Toronto, ON
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Senior Art Director
Ogilvy Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Art Director
Ogilvy Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Art Director
Ogilvy
Toronto, ON
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Senior Art Director
Ogilvy Health Canada
Toronto, ON
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KS
Lead Art Director/ Directeur(-trice) artistique principal(e) - Volta
Keywords Studios
Quebec, Quebec
- $120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…projects for our client's most prestigious IPs. From concept art all the way to 3D modelling, our services are designed to meet the unique needs…
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Art Director (6-month contract)
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Toronto, ON
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Temporary
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Art Director, Motion - The Heist
Thinkingbox
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We bring together directors, designers, animators, editors, and technologists to create work that moves. From brand films to broadcast spots to social campaigns and experiential content,…
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Senior Art Director
TANK Worldwide
Toronto, ON
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Technical Art Director (Unreal)
Ubisoft
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
As a Technical Art Director at Ubisoft Montreal, you will bring advanced expertise in rendering
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Brand Art Director
Okta
Toronto, ON
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Senior Art Director
Akcelo
Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
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PG
Sr. Art Director
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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PG
Art Director
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time

Ubisoft

Technical Art Director (Unreal)

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 10, 2026

Original job description

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help create the unknown!

Job Description

As a Technical Art Director at Ubisoft Montreal, you will bring advanced expertise in rendering and graphics systems to support the project vision and production quality. You will work closely with leadership, programming, and creative teams to ensure the technical feasibility of visual features within the engine used by the project, Unreal.

You will help define the project’s technical direction while balancing performance, visual quality, stability, and production efficiency. You will also support a team of Technical Artists by fostering collaboration, skill development, and alignment across practices.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with leadership teams to define the technical vision and evaluate the feasibility of graphical features
Supervise and support a team of three Technical Artists and one Principal Technical Artist
Develop and maintain technical solutions in Unreal to support visual goals and production needs
Evaluate constraints related to rendering, memory, performance, and graphics systems in order to recommend appropriate solutions
Design, improve, or integrate tools and workflows to support artistic and technical production pipelines
Support creative and programming teams in solving complex technical challenges
Define and maintain technical standards, best practices, and reference documentation
Prepare technical reviews and recommend improvements to graphics production processes
Monitor relevant technological advancements and share learnings with teams
Contribute to recruiting, mentoring, and developing technical art talent

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

Experience in technical direction within technical art or graphics programming in the video game industry
Experience managing, mentoring, or coordinating technical teams
Advanced knowledge of Unreal and deep understanding of rendering systems and graphics architecture
Knowledge of constraints related to performance, memory, rendering pipelines, and graphics optimization
Experience with digital art tools and 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max, and Substance Painter or similar tools
Understanding of programming or scripting languages such as C++, Python, or C#
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to a variety of partners
Collaborative, structured, and solution-oriented approach

What to send our way

Your CV highlighting your relevant skills and accomplishments
Examples of projects, technical documentation, or other work relevant to the role

Contract: Permanent

Work flexibility: Office-based

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Responsibilities

Define the technical vision and feasibility of graphical features while balancing performance and visual quality in Unreal Engine. Supervise a team of technical artists and develop tools and workflows to support production pipelines.

Requirements

Requires extensive experience in technical direction or graphics programming within the video game industry and a deep understanding of rendering systems. Proficiency in Unreal Engine, 3D art tools, and scripting languages like C++ or Python is essential.

Skills

Unreal Engine
Rendering Systems
Graphics Architecture
Technical Direction
Team Management
Performance Optimization
Maya
3ds Max
Substance Painter
C++
Python
C#
Graphics Programming
Pipeline Design
Technical Documentation
Mentoring

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Keywords

Unreal Engine
Rendering
Graphics Systems
Technical Art
Video Games
C++
Python
C#
Maya
3ds Max
Substance Painter
Performance Optimization
Memory Constraints
Graphics Architecture
Production Pipelines
Technical Direction
Mentoring
Game Development
Ubisoft
Technical Standards

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