Gameloft Montreal is looking for an Lead 3D Artist to join the team working on Disney Dreamlight Valley, a cross-platform hybrid life-sim/adventure game available on multiple platforms!

Filled with quests, exploration, and engaging activities featuring iconic Disney and Pixar characters, Disney Dreamlight Valley is an original Gameloft Montreal production created by a passionate team eager to welcome you!

To learn more about the game:
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdvh9ninISE
Official website: https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/

From the beginning of your adventure with us, you will be tasked with:

Partner with the Art Direction team to define the visual goals for props and environment assets in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 3D Artists in the creation of a wide variety of stylized assets
Oversee the quality of all 3D prop and environment content throughout production, ensuring it meets both artistic and technical standards
Collaborate with the Production team to define schedules and manage team deliverables, maintaining both quality and efficiency
Work closely with external studios and outsourcing partners to ensure smooth delivery of assets that match the style of Disney Dreamlight Valley
Provide clear, constructive feedback to in-house and external teams
Contribute directly to production by creating high-quality props, UV layouts, textures, and other 3D content as needed
Utilize high-poly sculpting workflows baked to low-poly models to achieve a polished, stylized look while maintaining in-game performance
Collaborate with technical artists and engineers to optimize workflows and ensure assets perform well in-engine
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation within the 3D art team
Support pipeline improvements and documentation to streamline production.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in 3D asset creation with a strong portfolio of stylized work
5+ years of professional experience as a 3D Artist in the games industry
2+ years of leadership experience as a Lead or Senior Artist, ideally in shipped titles
Expert knowledge of 3D modeling tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender or Zbrush/sculpting tools
Proficiency with texturing tools such as Substance Painter/Designer
Strong understanding of art fundamentals: form, color, composition, and stylization
Proven ability to deliver feedback and guide artists to grow their skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines
Attention to detail and a passion for stylized, characterful worlds

[Disney Dreamlight Valley PC Console] Lead 3D Artist