Prop Artist

Lead 3D Artist Props for Disney Dreamlight Valley — Gameloft Montreal

About the role

Disney Dreamlight Valley is a hybrid life-sim/adventure game already available across multiple platforms, featuring quests, exploration, and activities starring Disney and Pixar friends. This production is developed entirely by Gameloft Montreal.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the internal 3D Props team, including task planning, workload distribution, time tracking, and day-to-day support
• Drive team performance and growth through regular feedback, performance evaluations, and outlining individual development and training plans
• Create clear, production-ready 3D prop briefs (visual references, style guidelines, asset breakdowns, technical specifications) and align expectations with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee external outsourcing and co-development teams, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring alignment with artistic direction, quality standards, and production timelines
• Review outsourced assets and provide clear, actionable feedback through structured reviews, paintovers, and regular syncs, ensuring consistent quality and approval standards
• Collaborate with the Art Director to validate and approve assets for integration, ensuring they meet artistic, technical, and performance requirements
• Partner with other 3D Leads (Environment, Characters, Tech Art) and cross-functional teams (Design, Monetization, Narrative) to ensure consistency and alignment with gameplay and content needs
• Ensure seamless engine integration of assets by validating scale, pivots, LODs, shaders, and performance constraints
• Own asset tracking and follow-up workflows (Jira, Basecamp), ensuring visibility on deliverables, milestones, and feedback loops
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and scalability of the 3D outsourcing pipeline, including onboarding and supporting external partners

Requirements:

• Strong experience creating high-quality 3D props, with a focus on stylized art and clear, appealing visual design
• Ability to translate 2D concepts or references into polished 3D assets that align with a cohesive artistic vision
• Proven experience leading or managing a team, including coaching, performance management, and career development
• Experience working with and overseeing outsourcing vendors or co-development teams, with a strong focus on quality control
• Solid understanding of real-time production constraints, including optimization, LODs, UVs, and material setups
• Experience reviewing 3D assets and delivering clear, structured, and constructive feedback
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows and stakeholders across distributed teams
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter/Designer, and game engines (e.g., Unity)
• Experience with production tracking and version control tools such as Jira, Basecamp, Git, or SVN
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and ensure timely delivery of high-quality assets
• Strong understanding of stylized pipelines and sensitivity to brand-driven content within globally recognized Disney and Pixar worlds

What Gameloft offers:

• Flexible schedule
• Friday afternoon off all year round
• 3 weeks' vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
• Time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Group RRSP program with employer contributions
• Great group insurance program
• Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
• The Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Partial reimbursement of commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
• Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec
• Referral program with bonuses
• Regular activities and prizes courtesy of the Social Committee

Studio perks:

• Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
• Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
• Wednesday happy hours (5 à 7)
• A game room
• A rooftop terrace
• Located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods
• Fitness classes at the studio itself or at Jarry Park (e.g., yoga)

Work model: Hybrid

Location: Montreal, Canada