3D Character Artist [Disney Dreamlight Valley]

What it means on a daily basis

Create high and low poly stylized 3D character models and assets

Sculpt detailed characters and props using ZBrush

Develop lighting and rendering setups for asset presentation

Collaborate with 2D concept artists while respecting original designs and character morphology

Contribute ideas and artistic alternatives when needed

Work closely with technical and animation teams to ensure assets fit production pipelines

Optimize assets for real-time engines and in-game integration

What success will look like

Delivering high-quality stylized characters aligned with Disney visual standards

Creating production-ready assets optimized for game engines

Collaborating efficiently with cross-functional teams

Maintaining consistency across style, topology, and technical quality

Taking ownership of assets from blockout to final polish

Who you would be working with

Art Directors

Character Artists

Technical Artists

Animators & Rigging Artists

Game Designers

Production Teams across international studios

Where this role can take you

Work on globally recognized Disney IPs

Grow into Senior or Lead artistic roles

Gain experience in large-scale live game production

Collaborate with international game development teams

What you need to succeed

Strong expertise in high and low poly 3D modeling

Professional experience with 3ds Max, Maya or Blender

Strong ZBrush sculpting and texturing skills

Good understanding of lighting, rendering, and presentation

Understanding of rigging workflows and character construction

Strong artistic fundamentals: anatomy, perspective, volume, composition, lighting

Understanding of stylized art pipelines

Knowledge of Unity, or other real-time engines such as Unreal Engine is a plus

Understanding of game production pipelines is a plus

Who you are

Passionate about video games and stylized art

Detail-oriented with a strong artistic eye

Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative team environment

Open to feedback and iteration

Proactive and solution-oriented

Able to balance artistic quality with technical constraints

Your recruitment journey

First interview: Recruiter Interview

Test: Art Test Assignment

Second interview: Art Team Interview

Final interview: Hiring Manager / Art Direction

Benefits

Possibility to work remotely in a global product company with talented people

Competitive salary based on your experience and skills

21 days of paid vacation, 5 paid sick days, plus national holidays

Medical insurance and access to a psychologist

Parental leave support

Access to internal learning platform (courses, trainings, certifications)

Employee Referral Program with attractive bonuses

Full technical support and equipment providedLife at Gameloft

How to proceed
Ready to create magical worlds with us?
Apply and become part of the Disney Dreamlight Valley adventure
As a 3D Character Artist, you will help create high-quality stylized characters and assets for Disney Dreamlight Valley a live game where players explore magical worlds alongside beloved Disney franchises characters.
You will work closely with concept artists, animators, technical artists, and the art direction team to create visually appealing and production-ready assets that match the unique Disney style and quality bar.
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