sunset visitor 斜陽過客 is an independent studio based in Vancouver, Canada (located on the unceded, ancestral, and occupied traditional lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations of the Coast Salish peoples). Our mission is to tell meaningful and diverse stories through the lens of speculative fiction.

Our debut game 1000xRESIST won a 2024 Peabody Award and was nominated for both Hugo and Nebula Awards.

We are looking for 3D Artist Generalists to join our team. We prefer candidates located in Vancouver. Candidates outside Vancouver are nonetheless encouraged to apply as we are willing to either aid in relocation or accommodate remote work for an exceptional candidate.

We are looking to see a wide range of portfolios and applicants with different arrangements of skills (3D Modelling, 3D Animation, 3D Rigging, 3D Texturing, 2D/3D Concept Art).

We are also open to accommodating different work types (full-time, part-time, contractor) based on the interest and needs of the applicants.

Compensation:

• Full-Time Employee Position: $80,000 CAD Salary
• Part-Time Employee Position: To Be Negotiated
• Contractor: Please specify your rates in the form application

Benefits for Employees:

• Hybrid or Remote Work (depending on work type)
• Health Benefits Plan
• 4-Day Work-Weeks With Flexible Hours
• 4 Weeks Annual Paid Vacation, Unlimited Sick & Personal Days

Requirements:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• 3+ years experience as a professional in the games industry or hobbyist with completed projects
  • If you have hobbyist experience, please include support material of your completed projects/your portfolio (link or file upload on the form)

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will vary based on your engagement with the company, but broadly include:

• Bringing 2D concepts to life as 3D models.
• Taking direction from the Creative Director and working with the Creative Director and Writers to create characters and places.
• Communicating regularly with the broader team.
• Influencing and shaping art and/or animation pipelines.
• Working with the broader team to meet assigned deadlines.
• Researching, investigating, and learning new technologies as needed.

Bonus Experience:

• Shaders, HLSL, and other rendering tools & technology
• Plastic SCM/Unity Version Control or other Version Control Systems

As a primarily POC team, we are dedicated to diversity and making a safe space for everyone at our studio. We encourage anyone eligible and interested to apply, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, or age.

If you don’t tick all the boxes, that’s okay! We know the perfect person for a role sometimes has a CV that looks different. We insist that you apply and take a chance on yourself anyway.

We are also aware that candidates from marginalized communities—particularly women–often have less confidence in applying for positions than non-marginalized candidates, and so we would like to explicitly state that applicants from marginalized communities will be given priority.

To apply:

• Please submit your application using the link at the apply button (google account required)

Application & Interview Procedure:

1. Form Application
2. 30-Minute Interview, Video Call
3. Remote Paid Take-Home Art Test ($100-$500 CAD Compensation, depending on the test)
4. 30-Minute Presentation of Art Test, Video Call

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025 11:59 PM (PST)

We respect the time it takes you to apply and will respond to all applicants.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at hello@sunsetvisitor.studio!