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Compulsion Games — Game Art Jobs
Track open game art roles at Compulsion Games. ArtBlast monitors Compulsion Games job postings daily and sends them to your inbox with salary and apply links included.
The art disciplines Compulsion Games recruits for across their active titles.
⚙️ Technical Art
🎭 Character Art
🌍 Environment Art
💡 Concept Art
✨ VFX
Recent Roles at Compulsion Games
Senior Technical Artist Senior
Character Artist Mid
Senior Environment Artist Senior
Concept Artist Mid
VFX Artist Mid
Lead Character Artist Lead
Salary Ranges at Compulsion Games
Mid-Level ArtistCAD $55,000 – $80,000
Senior ArtistCAD $80,000 – $110,000
Lead ArtistCAD $110,000 – $130,000
CAD. Data from recent job postings and industry surveys.
What Compulsion Games Looks for in Your Portfolio
🎨 Character Artists
Stylized character work — South of Midnight has a unique stop-motion-inspired look Demonstrate ability to interpret art direction and match a specific visual language
🎨 Environment Artists
Stylized environment work — atmospheric, narrative-driven spaces Deep South folklore and bayou environments are highly relevant for South of Midnight
🎨 Concept Artists
Demonstrate range across character, creature, and environmental concept work Show ability to develop unique visual languages — not just realistic execution
Recent Compulsion Games Job Listings
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Yes. Compulsion Games was acquired by Microsoft in 2018 and operates as an Xbox Game Studios first-party developer. Their games publish on Xbox and PC (Game Pass included).
Does Compulsion Games hire outside Montreal?
Most Compulsion roles require relocation to Montreal. Quebec has its own immigration stream (PEQ/PNP) that can support international hires, and Compulsion has experience hiring internationally.
What is South of Midnight?
South of Midnight is Compulsion’s upcoming third-person action-adventure set in a fantasy-infused Deep South. The art style references stop-motion animation and Southern Gothic folklore. It is one of the most visually unique games in Xbox’s current lineup.
What engine does Compulsion Games use?
Compulsion Games uses Unreal Engine 5 for South of Midnight. We Happy Few was built on UE4. Experience with UE5 is now expected for most art roles.
How competitive is it to get a job at Compulsion Games?
Compulsion is a well-regarded studio with a strong critical reputation. Roles attract applicants from across North America and Europe. The team is small relative to AAA studios, so headcount is limited and hiring is selective.