People First

Snowed In Studios has been working with indies and AAA studios since it started out in 2009. With credits on titles like Starfield, Deus-Ex, and many others, Snowed In Studios is always looking for new Snowmies to join our growing team.

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What We Do

Nothing gives us more pride than creating video games. We can help bring your project to completion, or build a game 100% from scratch.

We can help build the software you need to stand out against competitors, convert browsers to buyers, or teach just about anything.

Let our designers and engineers bring your vision to reality - whether it's a massive networked experience or a humble tech demo.

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Our Services

  • AAA Project Support
  • Full Game and App Production
  • Engine and Tool Development
  • Artistic Direction, Art and Animation
  • Cross-Platform Deployment
  • Optimization and Debugging
  • UI/UX Production
  • Creative Development and Branding
  • Gameplay Performance Improvement
  • Web Design and Development

Across all major consoles, web, mobile and PC!

Our Valued Clients

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Our Team

Founded in 2009 by a group of industry veterans, Snowed In Studios was created with one goal in mind: be a studio that put people first. Since then it's grown to a team of nearly 200 (and still growing!) working with a range of clients from AAA to indie.

Whether that's killing bugs, building tools, porting to next-gen systems, creating a whole game and art style from the ground up, or a brand new app for an obscure custom platform and experimental hardware. We're the ones for the job.

Even as Snowed In grows to work with some of the best studios and publishers out there, it stays loyal to its roots: People First. We’re always looking to extend benefits, help grow careers, and has Snowmies to work across a multitude of projects so there’s never a dull moment.

Other Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Unlimited Sick Days
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Health Benefits
  • Counselling Services
  • Parental Leave

Work-Life Balance

  • No Crunch
  • Flexible Hours
  • Paid Personal Days
  • Flexible WFH/In Office

Career & Culture

  • Leadership Training
  • Clear Career Progression
  • D&D and Movie Nights
  • Hack Day
  • BBQs and Potlucks

Finance

  • RRSP Matching
  • Public Salaries & Ranges
  • Keyword Stocks
  • Regular Cost of Living Increases

Testimonials

“My favourite things about Snowed In are the comradery, being able to share in what's both a passion and a hobby with fellow peers, and knowing that everyone is just as excited as you are when new things come out.”

Luc Labelle — Software Developer

“I love the variety projects we work on. Our culture is very people-focused; everyone is so genuine, caring and inclusive!”

Allissia Le Henaff — Software Developer

“Snowed In genuinely values and protects a good work/life balance, while also offering interesting work and opportunities for career advancement.”

Tim Sandwell — Senior Software Developer

Visit Ottawa

As the capital of Canada, Ottawa has a rich history as well as numerous attractions, museums, and galleries to explore across the city. Skate on the Rideau Canal in the winter, bike the Capital Pathways, or even take a hike in Gatineau park, as well as many more locales beyond the city limits.

And Snowed In Studios has a host of internal events and meetups you can attend. You can meet Ottawa’s local game dev scene at meetups Snowed In hosts, as well as drop in on our D&D and movie nights, and potlucks and BBQs throughout the year!