Jobs at Keywords Studios

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Keywords Studios is a worldwide partner for the video‑game industry, delivering localisation, QA, art production and cloud‑based tools to top publishers. With over 7,000 employees in 30+ countries, the company blends creative talent with engineering to keep games release‑ready.

The firm hires a mix of technical roles—from software engineers building game‑support pipelines to DevOps specialists managing cloud infrastructure—alongside non‑technical positions such as localisation project managers, QA analysts and data scientists. Applicants can expect cross‑functional teams, iterative sprints, and opportunities to work on titles that reach millions of players.

Job Transparency shows exact salary ranges and employee sentiment for each Keywords Studios posting, allowing candidates to benchmark offers, spot geographic pay differences and negotiate from informed positions.

General Game Development Applications

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted Dec 31, 2022

Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio that values creative excellence, driven by amazing people and a passion for immersive experiences. They are looking for talented individuals to join their world-class team and work on exciting projects.

VFX Artist

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is an award-winning game developer seeking a talented VFX Artist to join their team. The job requires working closely with designers, engineers, and other artists to create FX for awesome games. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including 100% medical coverage, 401k matching, and flexible work arrangements.

Concept Artist (Monsters/Creatures)

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: Kamloops BC

Posted Jan 06, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios, an award-winning game developer, is seeking a skilled Concept Artist for their AAA first-person shooter game, Back 4 Blood. The artist should have experience in creating high-quality creature/monster concepts and be able to work closely with the team to maintain artistic cohesion. The role offers benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, and profit sharing. The estimated base pay range is $82,000 - $140,000 USD.

Senior Creature Artist

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Jan 11, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Senior Creature Artist to create high-quality 3D creature models for their AAA first-person shooter game, Back 4 Blood. The role requires experience in modeling, texturing, and animating, as well as proficiency in software such as Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine.

Lead Concept Artist (Environment)

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: Kamloops BC

Posted Jan 01, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Lead Concept Artist to work on AAA first person shooters and other games. The role involves creating high-quality mood paintings, sketches, and designs for environments and characters. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including flexible work arrangements, generous time off, and a profit-sharing plan.

General Engineering Applications

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted Dec 31, 2022

Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio that values creative excellence, driven by amazing people and a passion for immersive experiences. They are looking for talented individuals to join their world-class team and deliver high-quality work.

Audio Director

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted Dec 27, 2022

Striking Distance Studios is a new AAA development studio founded by Glen Schofield, driven by people and inspired by challenges. They are looking for talented individuals to join their team and create an original narrative experience within the PUBG universe.

Senior Combat Designer

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: Kamloops BC

Posted Jan 07, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is an award-winning game developer looking for a skilled Combat Designer to join their team. The role involves designing and implementing combat mechanics, collaborating with other disciplines, and creating an innovative and engaging AAA combat experience.

Senior Tools Engineer

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Turtle Rock Studios is an award-winning game developer looking for a Senior Tools Engineer to join their team. The role involves writing plugins, adding features, and maintaining existing toolsets. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including 100% medical coverage, 401k matching, and flexible work arrangements.

Hard Surface Modeler

Company: Keywords Studios

Location: York ON

Posted Dec 30, 2022

High Voltage is seeking talented and creative individuals to build game environments and props. The job requires strong artistic and technical skills, including modeling, texturing, and shader knowledge. The company offers a range of benefits and opportunities for career growth.

General Art Applications

Company: Striking Distance Studios

Location: East Bay

Posted Jan 08, 2023

Striking Distance Studios is a AAA development studio that values creative excellence, driven by amazing people and a passion for immersive experiences. They are looking for talented individuals to join their world-class team and deliver high-quality work.

Senior Rendering Engineer

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Jan 08, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Keywords Studios?
Work at Keywords Studios feels like being part of a global studio that treats every project as a game‑development sprint. Teams operate in agile environments, with frequent stand‑ups and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. The company encourages continuous learning by sponsoring certifications, hackathons, and internal knowledge‑sharing sessions. Employees often report high levels of engagement due to the chance to see their work directly impact game releases worldwide.
What types of positions are available at Keywords Studios?
Keywords Studios hires across five core areas: 1) Software & Engineering – game tooling, automation, cloud services. 2) QA & Testing – manual and automated test design. 3) Production & Project Management – coordinating localisation and content pipelines. 4) Creative & Art – 2D/3D asset creation, animation, UX design. 5) Data & Analytics – performance metrics, player analytics, AI tooling.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Keywords Studios?
To stand out: 1) Tailor your résumé to the specific role, highlighting relevant tools (Unity, Unreal, Jenkins, Jira). 2) Showcase portfolio or GitHub projects that demonstrate problem‑solving in game‑support contexts. 3) Provide metrics—e.g., reduced build times by X% or increased localisation throughput. 4) Mention certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or ISTQB. 5) Prepare for behavioral questions by mapping your experience to Keywords Studios' value of collaboration and rapid iteration.

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