Contract Concept Artist jobs in Toronto, ON

About Big Viking Games

Big Viking Games is a profitable, self-funded live-service game studio based in Toronto. Since 2011, we’ve been building and operating virtual worlds with deep player-driven economies and long-term engagement at their core.

Our flagship titles, YoWorld and FishWorld, have served millions of players over their lifetime. These are not short-lived launches — they are enduring products with loyal communities, evolving content, and real in-game economies built on virtual goods and player-to-player interaction.

We operate with a small, high-leverage team, a bias toward action, and an increasing focus on AI-first workflows to scale output and efficiency.

The Role

We’re hiring Unity Content Artists (2D) to help power the next phase of our live products.

This is a high-output, hands-on production role focused on creating, preparing, and implementing game-ready assets directly into Unity. You will work across multiple areas of the product, including core content and live features such as Founders Pass.

This is not a pure illustration role. You will be expected to execute inside the engine, contribute to a fast-moving pipeline, and help us scale content production efficiently.

What You’ll Own

• Asset Creation & Implementation
• Create and prepare high-quality 2D assets using Photoshop
• Implement and execute assets directly inside Unity
• Adapt visuals from concepts into production-ready, in-game content
• Content Execution
• Work across multiple areas of the product, including live content systems
• Collaborate with content design (theme planning) to bring assets into the game
• Support ongoing content releases and feature updates
• Production & Workflow
• Manage tasks via Jira and deliver against estimated workloads (velocity-based system)
• Contribute to a scalable, high-speed content pipeline
• Balance speed and quality in a high-output environment
• AI-Enabled Workflow
• Use generative AI tools to improve speed, iteration, and output quality
• Continuously look for ways to integrate AI into your day-to-day workflow
• Operate with an openness to new tools, automation, and evolving pipelines
  

Requirements

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Solid experience working as a 2D Artist in Unity (implementation required)
• Proficiency in Photoshop
• Ability to take assets from concept to in-game execution
• Experience working within structured production workflows (Jira or similar)
• Intermediate-level 2D art skills across a variety of asset types
• Strong communication and ability to work cross-functionally

What We’re Looking For

Core Traits

• Self-starter with high initiative — you don’t wait to be told what to do
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
• Able to operate independently and “figure things out” when needed
• AI Mindset (Important)
• Already using generative AI tools in your workflow
• Curious, adaptable, and not resistant to new ways of working
• Interested in leveraging AI to increase output and efficiency
• Background That Tends to Work Well
• Experience in small to mid-sized studios
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and contributing beyond a narrow scope
• Less reliant on large, siloed production environments

Nice to Have

• Experience working on live-service games or high-output production environments
• Basic animation experience
• Experience working across different types of assets and content systems

What Success Looks Like

• You ramp up quickly and begin contributing within your first few weeks
• You are able to deliver assets independently inside Unity
• You adapt across different content areas, including live features
• You contribute to a high-volume production pipeline without sacrificing quality
• You actively improve your workflow using AI and new tools

Benefits

Why Join Big Viking Games

Work on live, profitable games with long-term player communities

Be part of a small, high-impact team where your work ships quickly

Operate in an AI-forward environment focused on scaling output

Collaborate in-person with a passionate team at our downtown Toronto office

Opportunity for extended engagement based on performance and business needs