The European Media Art Platform is accepting proposals for two-month production residencies during 2027 at one of 15 European hosts. The call covers digital, media, robotic and bio art, and accepts artists, duos and collectives. Eligibility and collaboration Applicants must reside or pay taxes in an EU member state or one of the non-EU countries listed in the official call. Nationality alone does not establish eligibility. Undergraduate and master’s students are excluded; PhD candidates and emerging artists of any age or academic background may apply. Projects must involve collaboration, although the partner need not be confirmed when applying. Support and deadline Support includes €4,000 for the applicant, including subsistence, and €2,000 for collaborating artists, or €6,000 altogether for a duo. A separate €4,000 project budget, accommodation, travel within EU ceilings and technical facilities are provided. Participants are invited to the kickoff conference in Gijón, Spain, on 11–12 March 2027. Apply by 6 November 2026 at 14:00 CET after registering on the official website. Submit to the consortium as a whole and rank preferred hosts. The official page gives the eligible-country list and application guidance. Official information and application EMAP 2027: call and registration This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: 11 October 2026. Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing.

CARFAC Alberta is seeking a graphic designer to develop its visual identity and reusable design resources. The organisation’s news announcement invites qualified designers and design firms based in Canada. Scope and proposal The commission covers a brand kit or style guide, adaptable graphics for print and digital communications, colour specifications, and the files or templates needed for continued use. Proposals must identify licensing costs or restrictions for fonts, images and other assets. Applicants should provide relevant experience, a branding or graphic-design portfolio, their proposed approach and deliverables, an estimated schedule, and a suggested rate or project fee. Additional expenses and licensing charges should be stated separately. Deadline and terms The deadline is 30 October 2026 at 11:59 PM MST, as stated in the call. Send the proposal and portfolio to communications@carfacalberta.com using an accessible Drive link, ZIP file or WeTransfer link. Selection considers experience, portfolio quality, fit with the organisation’s needs, clarity, deliverables, timing and value. No fixed fee is published. The final scope, budget, timetable and contract will be agreed with the selected designer before work begins; the organisation seeks a prompt start. Official information CARFAC Alberta: Graphic Designer / Brand Development RFP This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: 11 October 2026. Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for the Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing

Katherine West Health Board is recruiting a Graphic Designer based in Katherine, Northern Territory. The role creates culturally appropriate print, digital and multimedia resources for health programmes and Aboriginal communities. Work and requirements Duties include posters, publications, campaign graphics, illustrations and social content, with remote-community travel and some photography and video work. Relevant design or digital-media qualifications and/or industry experience, Adobe skills and an understanding of Aboriginal cultural values are sought. Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. The application also asks about relocation to Katherine, vaccination documentation, relevant child-safety and police checks, and a Northern Territory manual driver’s licence. Conditions and closing date The advertised remuneration range is AUD 97,755–120,666, depending on experience, plus 12% superannuation. Benefits include six weeks’ annual leave and 18% leave loading. The stated closing date is 30 October 2026. Applications are assessed on receipt and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Application and official information Apply through KWHB’s recruitment page and consult the linked position description for the complete requirements. KWHB245: Graphic Designer — official vacancy and application This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please check the official page for full details. Information checked: 11 October 2026. Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for the Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing

Overview Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery in the United States is accepting work for its 16th annual “Open” online art competition. Selected works will appear in the gallery’s December 2026 online group exhibition. Eligibility and media Amateur and professional 2D and 3D artists aged 18 or over may enter from anywhere in the world. There is no theme, and representational or abstract work is accepted. Photography, digital art, experimental work and mixed techniques are eligible; video is excluded. Submission requirements Images must be submitted as JPG files, no larger than 5 MB, with a longest-side dimension of at least 1,000 pixels. Work previously shown on the LST website cannot be resubmitted. Submitted images must not include frames or watermarks. Deadline and fees The deadline is November 27, 2026. Standard fees are US$18 for one or two entries and US$26 for three to five. Students registered on Submittable with an EDU email extension may use the published student rates. Entry fees are non-refundable. Awards and exhibition The overall Best in Show receives US$100. The organiser also lists online exhibition, digital certificates, publicity and links to artists’ websites among the awards. Results and the exhibition are scheduled for December 1, 2026. How to enter Follow the official page to the Submittable form and provide the required artwork images, titles and artist biography. Review the current copyright licence, judging criteria, payment terms and technical rules before submitting. Official call and entry page Official call and entry page This article is a summary. To avoid misunderstanding, always check the official page for the complete and current details. Verified: October 11, 2026 Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for the Aion Digital Art Award, visit the competition page. Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing.

Overview The Hopper Prize is a twice-yearly grant program open to artists around the world. For Fall 2026, artists aged 18 or over may apply regardless of nationality or place of residence. The official call accepts work in all media, including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, video, performance, conceptual and experimental work, installation, printmaking, new media, and textile art. Media and eligibility Six grants are awarded in each cycle: two grants of US$4,500 and four grants of US$1,000, totaling US$13,000. The deadline is Tuesday, November 17, 2026. The application fee is US$40 and applications are submitted online. The call does not restrict applicants to a particular career stage or educational background. Grants and deadline The application requests contact and location information, year of birth, an Instagram account, an artist statement and biography, together with up to ten image or video samples. The statement is listed as optional. Applicants should review the official page for file specifications, juror information, notification details, and the complete terms. How to apply Official information Hopper Prize Fall 2026 official open call This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: October 10, 2026. Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. Aion Digital Art Prize Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing

Overview Ubisoft Montreal is recruiting a Senior Level Artist (Unreal) for a permanent, full-time, office-based position. The artist will create immersive and memorable 3D environments, assembling visual elements that support environmental storytelling, reinforce atmosphere, and improve the player experience across levels, side missions, and open-world spaces. Responsibilities The role works with level designers and art direction to understand the game vision, gathers visual references, places proxies, and communicates modelling and texturing needs to art teams. It also integrates and assembles assets in Unreal Engine, adjusts lighting, composition, and environmental detail, balances artistic goals with technical constraints, checks alignment with art direction and gameplay requirements, and tests and iterates environments for a smooth player experience. Requirements Applicants should be proficient with 3D software such as Maya or 3ds Max and understand real-time optimisation. Ubisoft also asks for knowledge of lighting, composition, and colour theory; experience with modelling, texturing, lighting, or image processing; cross-functional collaboration and communication skills; curiosity, adaptability, initiative, and close attention to detail. A CV and a portfolio or portfolio link are required. Employment and application The position is permanent, full-time, and office-based in Montreal, Canada. The official listing does not state an application deadline or salary. The application button was available when checked, so candidates should review the official page for current conditions before submitting. Official application Read the full vacancy and apply through the official Ubisoft / SmartRecruiters page. About this listing This article is an independent summary of an opportunity published by a third party. Requirements, availability, and recruitment steps may change. Always confirm the current details on the official page before applying. Information verified on 8 October 2026. Related Aion Laboratory competition Works that have already been exhibited or have received awards in the relevant field may also be entered in Aion Laboratory’s competition. See the competition page for its current rules and schedule. Paid opportunity listing Organisations may request a paid listing for an art or design opportunity. The current information page is available in Japanese.

Overview d3t, part of Keywords Studios, is recruiting a Technical Artist for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a possible extension. The role is based at either the Daresbury or Newcastle studio in the United Kingdom and follows a hybrid pattern of three studio days each week: Wednesday, Thursday and one additional day chosen by the employee. Responsibilities The Technical Artist will help establish and maintain art pipelines, support art and animation teams, resolve technical issues, create and integrate internal tools, and contribute to materials and shaders. The role also covers performance profiling, checking assets against memory and frame-rate limits, maintaining production conventions and technical documentation, and mentoring other members of the Technical Art team. Experience and conditions Essential requirements include practical knowledge of modern rendering, shading and lighting, proficiency in Maya and/or 3ds Max, strong Python knowledge, familiarity with current console limitations, and experience working within a multidisciplinary art team. Knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity, Substance, Houdini, C++, C# or the Maya API is listed as desirable. The employer also lists at least one published title as desirable. Benefits include 22 days of holiday, three festive closure days, bank holidays, a pension scheme, flexible hours, private medical insurance and a stated no-crunch policy. How to apply Applications are submitted through the form on the official vacancy page. The form requests a résumé and asks about hybrid availability, commitment to the 12-month term, and UK right-to-work or sponsorship requirements. Official Technical Artist vacancy and application form This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: October 8, 2026 Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for the Aion Digital Art Award, visit the competition page. Aion Digital Art Award Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. The listing request page is available in English. Request a listing

Role and location Digital Extremes lists an existing Senior VFX Artist vacancy based in London, Ontario or working remotely. The work involves real-time visual effects, including particles, post-processing, shaders and animation. Experience and tools Applicants need at least five years of game-industry VFX experience, a strong portfolio, knowledge of a commercial 3D package, and a visual-arts degree or graphic-arts diploma. Experience with Maya, JangaFX tools, Houdini and Photoshop, plus Python or Lua scripting, appears among the preferred qualifications. Pay and application The employer advertises compensation up to C$125,000, with the final offer determined individually. Applications are accepted through the official page’s Apply Now link. No closing date is specified. Although remote work is listed, the posting does not define its geographic scope. Digital Extremes — official Senior VFX Artist vacancy This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: 8 October 2026. Aion Digital Art Prize You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. Aion Digital Art Prize Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Listing enquiries

Warframe concept development Digital Extremes has an existing Concept Artist vacancy for Warframe in London, Ontario. This is an on-site role developing visual ideas for characters, weapons and world assets. Portfolio and eligibility Applicants need a portfolio demonstrating strong drawing and design foundations, including anatomy, perspective, colour, lighting and composition. Photoshop and ZBrush knowledge, storyboarding and game-industry experience are listed as preferred qualifications. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada when applying. Pay and application The advertised salary range is C$60,000–72,000, with the final offer dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and other factors stated by the employer. Applications are accepted through the Apply Now link on the official vacancy page. The role also appears on the company’s current careers list; no closing date is specified. Digital Extremes — official Concept Artist vacancy This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: 8 October 2026. Aion Digital Art Prize You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. Aion Digital Art Prize Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Listing enquiries

Role and responsibilities Riot Games is hiring a Technical Art Lead focused on rigging for VALORANT's Agents team in Los Angeles. Reporting to the Art Director, the lead manages technical artists and develops character, creature and prop rigs, together with tools and workflows supporting animation production. Experience and portfolio Applicants need at least five years in rigging technical art for games or a related industry, including one year in management. Requirements include anatomy knowledge, rigging work on a released title, Unreal Engine 5 animation expertise, Maya skills and Python programming. A technical art portfolio, including stylized work, is required; an art assessment may form part of selection. Salary and application The Los Angeles base-salary range is US$185,200–258,000, with incentive compensation, equity and benefits listed separately. The vacancy is REQ-0010337. The official recruitment page provides an application section requiring JavaScript and does not state a closing date. Official recruitment information This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: 7 October 2026. Our competition You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for the Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Aion Digital Art Prize Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing

Role and location Riot Games is recruiting a Principal Visual Design Artist for an early-stage, unpublished R&D game. The vacancy lists Los Angeles and an additional location in Mercer Island, Washington. The artist reports to the Visual Design Lead and works with artists, engineers, designers and producers. Responsibilities and qualifications The work covers the game's interface identity, UI assets from concept through implementation, style guides and visual quality standards. Applicants need at least eight years of professional visual or UI design experience, expert Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and experience shipping games in an engine such as Unreal or Unity. A portfolio showing contemporary graphic design and a strong artistic style is required. Pay and application For both listed locations, the advertised base-salary range is US$185,200–258,000, with incentive compensation, equity and benefits listed separately. The official vacancy does not state a closing date and includes an application section requiring JavaScript. The job reference is REQ-0010249. Official vacancy and application This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked: 7 October 2026. Our competition You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for the Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Aion Digital Art Prize Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing

Role and working arrangements Squint/Opera, a Journey studio, is recruiting an Unreal Artist in Cape Town, South Africa. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract; its duration is not specified. The application form requires attendance at the Cape Town studio three days a week. Work and requirements The artist builds interactive architectural environments, prepares geometry from design software, and creates optimised assets, lighting and materials in Unreal Engine 5. Required tools include a 3D modelling package and familiarity with BIM/CAD workflows, Substance and Quixel Mixer. The listing asks for 3+ years in real-time 3D and 3–5+ years in architectural visualisation or game environment art. An interactive walkthrough reel, rather than static renders alone, is essential. Pay and application The posted pay range is ZAR 420,000–600,000; the page does not specify the pay period. Applications require a CV and portfolio link through Journey’s official form. No fixed closing date is stated. The sponsorship question in that form does not itself confirm that sponsorship is offered. Official information Journey / Squint/Opera — Unreal Artist and application form This article provides a summary. To avoid misunderstandings, please be sure to check the official page for full details. Information checked on 6 October 2026. Our competitions You may enter eligible works that have already been exhibited or won awards. For the rules and entry information for Aion Digital Art Prize, visit the competition page. Publish an opportunity We offer paid listings for jobs and open calls. Request a listing.