3D Character Artist [Disney Dreamlight Valley]

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.

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