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3D Artist Roles in Toronto

We curate 3D artist positions from game studios across Toronto and the greater Ontario region.

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Junior 3D Artist

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3D Artist

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Senior 3D Artist

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Lead 3D Artist

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3D Environment Artist

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3D Character Artist

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3D Generalist

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3D Prop Artist

Toronto Game Studios Hiring 3D Artists

Toronto's studios develop AAA open-world titles, survival horror games, and free-to-play projects, creating strong demand for 3D artists at every level:

Ubisoft Toronto
Behaviour Interactive
Saber Interactive Toronto
Jam City Toronto
Digital Extremes
WB Games Montreal
Dhruva Interactive Canada
+ More Studios

3D Artist Salary Ranges in Toronto (2026)

What 3D artist roles pay at Toronto game studios.

Junior 3D Artist
CAD $50K - $72K
3D Artist
CAD $72K - $100K
Senior 3D Artist
CAD $95K - $128K
Lead 3D Artist
CAD $122K - $158K

*Salaries listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Ontario provincial income tax applies on top of federal tax. Toronto is the most expensive Canadian city but remains significantly more affordable than San Francisco or New York, making real-terms compensation competitive for 3D artists relocating from US markets.

What Toronto Studios Look For in 3D Artists

Toronto's game studios build some of the largest open-world and live-service titles in the world. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core 3D Skills

  • High and low poly modelling for real-time game assets
  • UV unwrapping and texel density management
  • PBR texturing in Substance Painter
  • LOD creation and optimisation for large open-world scenes
  • Strong understanding of scale, proportion, and silhouette

🎮 Tools and Software

  • Maya or Blender for modelling and rigging
  • Substance Painter and Substance Designer for texturing
  • ZBrush for high-poly sculpting and surface detail
  • Unreal Engine 5 for in-engine asset placement and lighting
  • Perforce or Git for version control in large teams

🌟 What Toronto Studios Specifically Want

  • Ubisoft Toronto: open-world asset volume, visual consistency across biomes
  • Behaviour Interactive: horror aesthetic sensibility, gritty real-world texture work
  • Digital Extremes: sci-fi and fantasy asset creation, modular design systems
  • Experience shipping assets in large collaborative AAA pipelines
  • Comfort working with outsource vendors and providing feedback

💡 How to Stand Out in Toronto's Market

  • Show AAA-quality breakdowns with wireframes and texture sheets
  • Demonstrate open-world or live-service asset experience
  • Include poly counts and texture resolution specs in portfolio notes
  • Reference the visual style of the studio you are applying to
  • Apply within 24 hours of posting - Toronto roles close fast

3D Artist Jobs in Toronto FAQ

Are there 3D artist jobs in Toronto?
Yes. Toronto has one of the strongest 3D artist job markets in Canada, anchored by Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive, Saber Interactive Toronto, and Jam City Toronto. The city's studios develop AAA open-world titles, survival horror games, and mobile projects, creating sustained demand for 3D artists across generalist, environment, character, and prop specialisations.
Which studios in Toronto hire 3D artists?
Major game studios hiring 3D artists in Toronto include Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive, Saber Interactive Toronto, and Jam City Toronto. Digital Extremes in nearby London, Ontario, and WB Games Montreal are also within the Greater Toronto Area hiring radius. Ubisoft Toronto, developer of Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs titles, is the largest single employer of 3D artists in the city.
What is the salary for a 3D artist in Toronto?
In Toronto: Junior 3D Artists earn CAD $50K-$72K, mid-level $72K-$100K, Senior 3D Artists $95K-$128K, and Lead 3D Artists $122K-$158K. Salaries are in Canadian dollars. Ontario provincial income tax applies on top of federal tax. Toronto's cost of living, while the highest in Canada, is still significantly lower than San Francisco or New York.
What skills do Toronto game studios want in a 3D artist?
Toronto studios want 3D artists proficient in Maya or Blender for modelling, Substance Painter for texturing, and Unreal Engine 5 for real-time work. Ubisoft Toronto requires artists comfortable with large open-world asset pipelines. Behaviour Interactive looks for artists with strong horror and survival aesthetics. Digital Extremes values 3D artists who can work across a wide range of sci-fi and fantasy content types.
How do I find 3D artist jobs in Toronto?
ArtBlast curates 3D artist jobs daily and flags Toronto and Ontario studio roles specifically. Applying within the first 24-48 hours gives you the best chance of being reviewed. Paid subscribers get Discord live alerts the moment new Toronto 3D artist roles post, before most applicants see them.

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