People Can Fly (PCF), a premier global independent AAA developer with over 20 years of experience in creating genre-defining action titles, is seeking a highly organized and artistically gifted Art Manager to join our Montreal studio. This role is a critical leadership position for an Unannounced 2025 Project. You will serve as the bridge between artistic vision and production reality, managing high-level talent while ensuring that UI, Lighting, and VFX meet world-class quality standards. At PCF, we provide a collaborative environment where your managerial expertise will directly impact the next generation of action gaming.
Job Overview : Art Manager
| Category | Details |
| Company Name | People Can Fly (PCF) |
| Position Title | Art Manager |
| Job Type | Full-Time, Permanent |
| Project | Unannounced AAA Project 2025 |
| Primary Location | 405 Av. Ogilvy, Montréal, QC H3N 1M3, Canada |
| Work Model | Remote / Hybrid / On-site (Employee Choice) |
| Department | Production / Art |
| Experience Level | 7+ Years Industry Experience + Shipped AAA Title |
| Language Requirement | Proficiency in English (Global Stakeholder Interaction) |
Estimated Compensation & Financial Benefits
Note: Salary ranges for Art Management in the Montreal AAA sector are competitive, reflecting the candidate’s ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and global external partners.
| Benefit Type | Provision |
| Annual Salary Range | Competitive AAA Industry Standard (Based on Leadership Experience) |
| RRSP Matching | 4% Match (100% Vested from Day 1) |
| Insurance Premiums | 100% Employer-Paid (Individual and Family) |
| Medical Reimbursement | 100% reimbursement for claims (up to $1,000 per service/year) |
| Dental & Orthodontics | Full coverage, including major dental and orthodontic care |
| Paid Time Off | 20 Vacation Days + 5 Sick Days + Paid Winter Holiday Week |
| Health & Wellness | Free virtual healthcare and mental well-being sessions |
About People Can Fly
Since our inception in 2002, People Can Fly has been a dominant force in the shooter genre. From the relentless action of Painkiller and Bulletstorm to the massive success of Outriders and our contributions to the Gears of War universe, we are masters of the Unreal Engine.
With a global footprint spanning Poland, the UK, Ireland, the US, and Canada, we offer a truly international atmosphere. We are currently working on high-profile collaborations with industry-leading publishers alongside our own original self-published titles. Joining PCF Montreal means working with a passionate team dedicated to pushing the technical and artistic boundaries of game development.
Detailed Job Responsibilities
1. Managerial Leadership & People Development
As an Art Manager, your primary focus is the growth and morale of our talented artistic team:
- One-on-Ones: Conduct regular 1:1 meetings focused on individual performance, career growth, and team morale.
- Goal Setting: Set clear, actionable goals for art quality and team performance that align with both the specific project goals and the broader studio strategy.
- Career Pathing: Define and manage career development plans within the PCF IDP (Individual Development Plan) framework, providing structured feedback and coaching.
- Performance Calibration: Lead performance review cycles and calibration discussions to ensure fair and consistent leveling across the team.
- Mentorship: Coach reports on essential leadership skills, including delegation, decision-making, and professional communication.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Support the hiring process by defining roles, conducting high-level interviews, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new talent.
- Succession Planning: Build succession plans for key roles within the art department to mitigate delivery risks.
2. Quality Control & Discipline Oversight
You will act as the guardian of visual quality across multiple internal and external workstreams:
- Multidisciplinary Review: Own the daily quality control and review cadence for UI, Lighting, and VFX.
- Internal & External Synergy: Manage feedback loops for both internal teams and external development partners, ensuring consistency across all assets.
- Definition of Done: Establish and enforce “review-ready” and “definition of done” criteria, including naming conventions, packaging requirements, and technical dependencies.
- Predictable Quality: Run structured review cadences (daily/weekly/milestone gates) to ensure the project converges toward its quality targets in a predictable manner.
3. Project Strategy & Risk Management
Working at the intersection of Art and Production, you will protect the health of the build:
- Stakeholder Interface: Frequently interact with Art Directors and Technical Art Directors to follow up on actions, plan reviews, and align on technical needs.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively surface potential risks to the schedule or quality and propose solutions with clear trade-offs (scope vs. schedule vs. quality).
- Process Scalability: Excel in a standards-driven environment, creating repeatable and scalable review processes that can handle the demands of a AAA production.
- Task Closure: Provide concise, actionable feedback and ensure task resolution through tracked systems, avoiding circular iteration and ambiguity.
Candidate Qualifications
Required Professional Experience
- AAA Pedigree: You must have experience building and delivering at least one AAA game from pre-production through to global launch.
- Industry Veteran: 7+ years in console or PC game development, with a significant portion of that time spent in a leadership or management capacity.
- Artistic Mastery: A strong portfolio demonstrating high-level creativity in one or more art disciplines (Modeling, Concept, Lighting, etc.) across various styles.
Core Technical & Artistic Skills
- Asset Pipeline Fluency: A comprehensive understanding of the entire asset creation process. You must be able to speak fluently with artists in every discipline to provide effective technical and aesthetic feedback.
- Software Expertise: Expert knowledge of Photoshop and a strong understanding of industry-standard packages like Maya, Max, and ZBrush.
- Engine Implementation: A technical mindset with direct experience implementing assets within modern game engines (Unreal Engine preferred).
- Art Theory: Deep understanding of composition, design elements, anatomy, and color theory.
- Balance: A proven ability to balance pure aesthetics with technical performance and gameplay usability.
Leadership Competencies
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are mandatory for collaborating with our international team.
- Conflict Resolution: Ability to resolve bugs, regressions, and team conflicts with a solution-oriented mindset.
- External Management: Experience managing external development (outsourcing) feedback loops, including delivering clear briefs and acceptance criteria.
What We Offer: The PCF Montreal Advantage
People Can Fly Montreal provides a world-class benefits package designed to support a long-term, healthy career.
1. Total Health & Dental Security
- Zero-Cost Premiums: Our benefits package is 100% paid by the employer.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Includes major dental work and orthodontics.
- Full Reimbursement: The insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (up to $1,000 per service/year) for both individual and family plans.
2. Financial & Future Planning
- Instant Vesting: Our 4% RRSP matching is yours from Day 1. There is no waiting period to own your retirement contributions.
- Paid Time Off: We offer 20 vacation days and 5 sick days, plus a mandatory paid studio shutdown during the winter holidays to ensure the entire team rests together.
3. Holistic Well-being
- Virtual Care: Free access to virtual health and mental well-being sessions for you and your dependents.
- Global Flexibility: Work within a global environment with the ability to work remotely or from our modern Montreal office.
To apply for the Art Manager position, please ensure your application includes:
- Professional Resume: Highlighting your 7+ years of experience and your leadership roles in AAA development.
- Portfolio/Demo Reel: Showcasing your artistic creativity and understanding of game art disciplines.
- Shipped Title List: Please clearly state which AAA titles you have delivered from start to finish.
Lead the Vision
At People Can Fly, we don’t just manage tasks; we empower artists to create the impossible. If you are a leader who thrives on quality control, team growth, and the technical challenges of AAA production, we want you in Montreal.
Apply today and help us manage the future of action gaming.
Art Manager job at People Can Fly, Canada
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