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Weapon Artist Jobs in Vancouver

Vancouver is Canada's game art capital. EA Vancouver, Relic Entertainment, and Capcom Vancouver hire weapon artists for everything from WWII firearms in Company of Heroes to sci-fi weapons in Mass Effect.

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Weapon Artist Roles in Vancouver

We curate weapon artist positions from studios and companies across Vancouver.

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Weapon Modeling

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Firearms & Ordnance

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Melee Weapons

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Mechanical Detail

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Prop Weapons

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Sci-Fi Weapons

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Fantasy Weapons

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Weapon Rigging

Vancouver Studios Hiring Weapon Artists

Vancouver's game studios cover a huge range of genres — weapon artists here get to work on strategy, RPG, and action franchises.

EA Vancouver
Relic Entertainment
Capcom Vancouver
Behaviour Interactive
Electronic Arts
Archiact
Hundreds More

Weapon Artist Salary Ranges in Vancouver

What weapon artist roles pay at Vancouver studios and companies.

JuniorCAD$55K - CAD$75K
Mid-LevelCAD$78K - CAD$105K
SeniorCAD$108K - CAD$145K
LeadCAD$148K - CAD$185K

*Figures in CAD. Global Talent Stream visa available for skilled workers. BC provincial income tax applies.

What Vancouver Studios Look For in Weapon Artists

Vancouver studios value weapon artists with strong hard surface fundamentals, PBR expertise, and experience shipping on AAA titles.

⚔ Hard Surface Modeling

  • Maya and Blender base mesh
  • ZBrush high-poly detailing
  • CAD-accurate proportions
  • Clean topology for animation

🌟 PBR Texturing

  • Substance 3D Painter workflows
  • Metal and wear shader mastery
  • Roughness and metalness maps
  • Realistic material layering

🔨 Game Engine Pipeline

  • LOD setup and optimization
  • Collision mesh creation
  • Unreal and Unity integration
  • Draw call budgeting

🎮 Portfolio Presentation

  • Marmoset Toolbag renders
  • Multiple material breakdowns
  • Real-scale reference shots
  • Turntable and beauty renders

Weapon Artist Jobs in Vancouver FAQ

What weapon artist jobs are available in Vancouver?
Vancouver studios hire Junior Weapon Artists, Senior Hard Surface Artists, and Lead Prop Artists. EA Vancouver and Relic Entertainment post weapon art roles regularly across multiple franchises.
What salary can a weapon artist expect in Vancouver?
Weapon artist salaries in Vancouver range from CAD$55K-$75K for junior roles to CAD$148K-$185K for lead positions. Global Talent Stream visas available for skilled workers.
Do I need a visa to work as a weapon artist in Vancouver?
International candidates can apply through Canada's Global Talent Stream for fast-tracked work permits. Most Vancouver studios sponsor visa applications for experienced artists.
What software do Vancouver studios expect weapon artists to know?
Maya and ZBrush are standard across Vancouver studios. Substance 3D Painter for PBR texturing. Relic uses proprietary engines; EA uses Frostbite. Unreal experience is valuable.
How do I find weapon artist jobs at Vancouver studios?
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