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Character Artist Jobs in Montreal
Find character artist jobs in Montreal from the world's top game studios. Ubisoft Montreal, Eidos Montreal, WB Games, Behavior Interactive, and more hire character artists across all levels. Updated daily.
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Character Artist Roles in Montreal
We curate character artist positions from game studios across Montreal and the greater Quebec region.
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Junior Character Artist
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Character Artist
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Senior Character Artist
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Lead Character Artist
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Creature Artist
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Hero Character Artist
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NPC Artist
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Character Concept Artist
Montreal Game Studios Hiring Character Artists
Montreal's studios develop some of the most character-dense games in the world, from Assassin's Creed to Dead by Daylight:
Ubisoft Montreal
Eidos Montreal
WB Games Montreal
Behavior Interactive
Gameloft Montreal
Ludia
Keywords Studios Montreal
Borealys Games
+ More Studios
Character Artist Salary Ranges in Montreal (2026)
What character artist roles pay at Montreal game studios.
Junior Character Artist
CAD $50K - $70K
Character Artist
CAD $70K - $98K
Senior Character Artist
CAD $95K - $128K
Lead Character Artist
CAD $120K - $158K
*Salaries listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Montreal's cost of living is significantly lower than Vancouver or Toronto, making real-terms compensation highly competitive. Canada's Global Talent Stream and Quebec's Provincial Nominee Program offer work permit pathways for international character artists. Many studios provide relocation support.
What Montreal Studios Look For in Character Artists
Montreal's character art teams work on some of gaming's biggest franchises. Here is what gets you hired.
🎨 Core Character Skills
- ZBrush sculpting for hero and creature characters
- Strong understanding of human and creature anatomy
- PBR texturing and material authoring
- Real-time mesh optimization for AAA games
- Cloth simulation and secondary costume elements
🎮 Tools and Engine Knowledge
- ZBrush for high-poly character sculpting
- Maya for retopology and rigging prep
- Substance Painter for PBR character texturing
- Unreal Engine character integration
- Marvelous Designer for cloth and accessories
🌟 What Montreal Studios Specifically Want
- Shipped AAA character art credits
- Experience across hero and background character tiers
- Ability to adapt to multiple art styles and IP
- Strong pipeline communication in large team environments
- Ubisoft values familiarity with established franchise aesthetics
💡 How to Stand Out in Montreal's Market
- Portfolio showing full character pipeline from concept to real-time
- Include wireframe and LOD breakdown shots
- Show range: realistic humans, stylised characters, creatures
- Highlight any shipped titles prominently
- Apply within 24 hours of posting
Character Artist Jobs in Montreal FAQ
Are there character artist jobs in Montreal?
Yes. Montreal is one of the strongest character artist markets in the world. Ubisoft Montreal, Eidos Montreal, and WB Games Montreal all maintain large character art departments that hire regularly. Montreal's studio ecosystem spans Assassin's Creed, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hogwarts Legacy, and Dead by Daylight, creating diverse character art demand across realistic and stylised disciplines.
Which studios in Montreal hire character artists?
Major game studios hiring character artists in Montreal include Ubisoft Montreal, Eidos Montreal, WB Games Montreal, Behavior Interactive, Gameloft Montreal, Ludia, and Keywords Studios Montreal. The range of genres across Montreal's studios, from open-world action to multiplayer horror to mobile, creates character art demand across very different style directions.
What is the salary for a character artist in Montreal?
In Montreal: Junior Character Artists earn CAD $50K-$70K, mid-level CAD $70K-$98K, Senior Character Artists CAD $95K-$128K, and Lead Character Artists CAD $120K-$158K. Montreal salaries are lower than Vancouver in absolute terms but the city's lower cost of living means purchasing power is comparable. Many studios provide relocation packages for international hires through Canada's Global Talent Stream.
What skills do Montreal game studios want in a character artist?
Montreal studios want character artists with strong ZBrush sculpting skills, deep anatomical understanding, and clean real-time mesh optimization. Ubisoft Montreal's large team productions require artists who can maintain consistent visual quality across long projects while adapting to franchise aesthetic guidelines. Eidos Montreal prioritizes artists with shipped AAA credits and the ability to work from concept sheet to final delivery with minimal supervision.
How do I find character artist jobs in Montreal?
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