Careers
We’re a tight-knit, passionate team of JRPG fans working on bringing the best of the genre to everyone!
We are each other’s cheerleaders - we support and celebrate each other’s work and achievements in and out of the studio. And that’s reflected in the Platinum Rule: we treat others as they want to be treated.
That’s why we have a no crunch! policy, make people-first decisions when it comes to studio culture, and operate fully remotely to give everyone their best chance for a healthy work-life balance.
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome and value the presence and contributions of people regardless of their gender identity and/or expression, sexual attraction, age, culture, abilities, ethnic origin, marital status, nationality, race, religion, education, or socioeconomic status.
We do not accept and will take action against discrimination or harassment based on the Ontario Human Rights Code http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/ontario-human-rights-code. Employment is a protected social area.
At our studio we:
Strive to attract, hire, develop and retain team members in a fair and equitable manner
Understand that some traditionally have greater barriers to opportunity: we take these barriers into account in our recruiting and hiring practices, and strive to eliminate their impact
Educate ourselves and take into consideration the day to day challenges that marginalized people experience, and work to eliminate those challenges from the workplace
Reward, promote and recognize equally
Embrace and strive to incorporate lived experiences
Are committed to training and educating our team
Commitment To Improvement
We acknowledge that the work of creating and maintaining a diverse and equitable workplace is never done. This statement reflects our aspirations, and we welcome feedback. We will make decisions with careful thought to our commitments above.
Our areas of focus include but are not limited to:
Interpersonal interactions
respecting experiences and expected etiquette
language usage - verbal and nonverbal
active listening
defining and enforcing verbal boundaries
Participation and Inclusiveness
non-discriminatory employment practices
providing accommodation where possible
respecting each individual’s lifetime experiences and knowledge
communication and education
Open Positions
(2)
Position Summary
As the Art Director you’ll guide the team in creating a rich, cinematic, and stylized RPG world players will immerse themselves in. You are fundamental to a game’s development: a member of the core team, the connection between the creative vision and the artists, the voice of the art team, and a thought leader.
You will be responsible for helping define and execute the 2.5D visual look and feel of our title Threads of Time, merging immersive 3D environments with charming 2D characters. You motivate, inspire, and support the team to transform concepts into reality. You have the talent and expertise to help the teams produce visual content that is aligned with the creative vision and of the highest standards of quality.
About Us
Our mission at Riyo Games is to craft retro-infused JRPGs that awaken cherished childhood memories. We’re growing the studio by assembling a dream team of talent from across the globe. Join us on this epic quest to make fun, narrative-rich games in an inclusive, supportive, and fun studio environment!
You’ll be working on Threads of Time, a 2.5D JRPG inspired by Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy where you get to travel from the pre-historic era to the end of time!
- Become part of a veteran team that includes legendary developers who led iconic titles such as Xenoblade Chronicles, Bravely Default, Final Fantasy, Octopath Traveler, and more
- 4 weeks paid vacation (1 week of which is taken in late December)
- Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to the game’s creative design and take ownership of features
- Competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Opportunities to help you strengthen your skills or learn something new
- A workplace that appreciates and values diversity and inclusivity
Responsibilities
- Work with Creative Directors to define and execute on the stylized, 2.5D visual look and feel of Threads of Time
- Collaborate with the team to compose and create mesmerizing, cinematic moments in the game
- Willing to go hands-on in the engine to create or adjust scenes for maximum storytelling impact
- Work with the Producer to establish the art production pipeline and manage the full-cycle art production process
- Provide concise feedback for concept art, 3D models, textures, effects, scenes and more produced by the art team
- Create and update the project’s art style guide, ensuring that the art team’s style remains consistent and cohesive
- Collaborate with Production in the creation and overall management of the art schedule and resource plans
- Work with technical artists, programmers and game designers to ensure all disciplines cohesively come together to visually tell Threads of Time’s story
- Collaborate with external vendors to produce art assets efficiently and at a high-quality bar
Requirements
- Shipped a minimum of 1+ video games as an Art Director or art leadership position
- At least 5 years of creative leadership experience
- Mastery of creating or directing stylized 3D environments
- Knowledge of Photoshop and 3D software such as Maya, 3DS Max, and Substance Painter/Designer
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems efficiently
- Can take direction from Creative Directors on implementing creative vision
- Willing to help the art team with 3D modeling and texturing, lighting, scene setup and more, depending on the skill set of the Art Director
- A love of JRPGs
Pluses
- Experience in Unreal Engine
- Passion for cinematography and/or photography
- Love of pixel art
- Resident of Ontario or Quebec, Canada, or willing to move here
Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 CAD
Maybe you think that your experience is not where it should be? Or you don’t meet every requirement listed in this job description? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t think they meet every qualification. But we feel that creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives, which is why at Riyo Games we are focused on building an equitable, diverse and inclusive studio. If your experience is not perfectly aligned with every requirement in this job description, but you’re interested in this position, we encourage you to apply anyway. We simply want to know what makes you special!
Please note although this is a full-time remote position, applicants must reside in Canada. Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!
Position Summary
Working closely with the art team, the Senior Game Texture Artist will focus on creating stylized textures and surfaces for 3D modeling, developing and refining textures throughout the game. Following the game’s artistic direction, you will maintain a high-quality and consistent art style that helps drive the vision and game visuals forward and create stunning, beautiful, and immersive environments.
About Us
Our mission at Riyo Games is to craft retro-infused JRPGs that awaken cherished childhood memories. We’re growing the studio by assembling a dream team of talent from across the globe. Join us on this epic quest to make fun, narrative-rich games in an inclusive, supportive, and fun studio environment!
You’ll be working on Threads of Time, a 2.5D JRPG inspired by Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy where you get to travel from the pre-historic era to the end of time!
- Become part of a veteran team that includes legendary developers who led iconic titles such as Xenoblade Chronicles, Bravely Default, Final Fantasy, Octopath Traveler and more
- 4 weeks paid vacation (1 week of which is taken in late December)
- Collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to the game’s creative design and take ownership of features
- Competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Opportunities to help you strengthen your skills or learn something new
- Workplace that appreciates and values diversity and inclusivity
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the art team to maintain a consistent and high-quality art style, following the game’s artistic vision
- Create a compelling and diverse range of textures that will engage the player and enhance gameplay
- Maintain a texture library
- Be responsible for the quality and efficiency of material and texture content generated
- Find a balance between technical constraints and artistic aspects
- Ensure a consistent look of all the elements of the game
- Proactively help to troubleshoot problematic content, finding creative and technical solutions that meet project requirements and timelines
- Document and share your knowledge and best practices
Requirements
- 4-5+ years of experience in texture creation for 3D environments in games
- A solid understanding of art fundamentals (lighting, composition, proportion, colour theory, etc.), physically based rendering (PBR), and game constraints
- Knowledge of 3D modeling packages such as 3ds Max, Maya or others
- Knowledge of Substance Designer and Painter, Adobe Photoshop, and Zbrush
- Familiarity with geographical and botanical elements, architectural finishes, textile movement, etc
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong documentation and visualization skills
- Ability to process, understand and implement feedback
- Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize and deliver quality work within deadlines
Pluses
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine
- Environment art and/or layout experience
- Resident of Ontario or Quebec, Canada
- A love of JRPGs
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 CAD
Maybe you think that your experience is not where it should be? Or you don’t meet every requirement listed in this job description? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t think they meet every qualification. But we feel that creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives, which is why at Riyo Games we are focused on building an equitable, diverse and inclusive studio. If your experience is not perfectly aligned with every requirement in this job description, but you’re interested in this position, we encourage you to apply anyway. We simply want to know what makes you special!
Please note although this is a full-time remote position, applicants must reside in Canada. Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!