Principal 3D Environment Artist

This role offers a clear progression path toward the 3D Lead position, with long-term growth opportunities toward Art Director.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of AAA-quality, game-ready 3D environments and props from initial brief through final implementation.
• You will be accountable for environment production quality, planning, communication, risk management, and reliable delivery, while developing the environment team through clear direction, structured reviews, mentoring, and continuous workflow improvement.
• Daily Operations Manage daily tasks, priorities, and workloads to ensure all environment milestones are delivered on schedule.
• Review assets against artistic and technical standards, identify and resolve production issues, and provide clear, actionable feedback.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Environment Artists, the 3D Lead, and cross-functional teams on progress and risks.
• Support the team’s growth through onboarding, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development.
• Who You’ll Work With 3D Lead: your direct manager, with whom you will align on priorities, quality, and team development Environment Artists: a team of 3–4 artists under your day-to-day guidance Art Director: the owner of the project’s overall artistic vision
• partners in planning, scheduling, and delivery Gameloft Bucharest Studio and external freelancers: collaborators on shared and outsourced environment production
• Success Milestones 6 Months: Individual Development You have a strong understanding of the environment pipeline, tools, and team workflow.
• Environment tasks, quality standards, and milestones are consistently on track.
• Blockers are identified early, and you have built trusted working relationships within the team and across departments.
• 12 Months: Team Development Environment delivery has become more predictable, with a measurable reduction in rework.
• Artists on the team show visible progress in both technical skills and independent task management.
• You have introduced workflow improvements and become a reliable partner to the 3D Lead in managing the environment discipline.
• Attention to Detail, Notice small inconsistencies and hold your own work to a high standard.
• BENEFITS Loots & Perks Hybrid Quest, Work from the office 2 days per week, with the flexibility of hybrid working

Requirements

• & EXPERTISE Environment Art Production, Advanced skills in 3D modelling, texturing, and PBR material creation for AAA-quality environments and props.
• Industry Tools, Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Maya, 3ds Max or Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter and Substance Designer.
• Engine & Asset Optimization, Solid knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity, including asset integration and optimization for real-time performance.
• Visual Composition, Strong understanding of composition, lighting, scale, and environmental storytelling.
• Production Standards, In-depth knowledge of art and technical standards for real-time game assets.
• Production Planning, Ability to estimate effort, structure workloads, and anticipate risks across a production schedule.
• Proven Experience, Substantial professional experience as an Environment Artist in game development, including shipped titles at AAA or high-end mobile quality.
• Leadership Experience, Experience supervising and mentoring artists, and collaborating with other studios, external partners, or freelancers.
• & Consistency, Stay organized, manage priorities effectively, and follow through on commitments.
• Initiative & Problem-Solving, Identify challenges early and find practical solutions to keep work progressing.
• Skills, Communicate clearly in English and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Approachability, Create an open, respectful environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking for help.

Pay

Eid THR, its an annual Eid-ul-Fitri holiday allowance in line with Indonesian regulations, the amount is up to 1 time salary

Benefits

• Health Coverage, Private medical insurance for you, your spouse & 2 children
• Time to Recharge, Up to 20 days annual leave + additional special leave, exclude the public holiday and sick leaves
• Bonus , Recognition based on your contribution and performance
• Family Support , Maternity, paternity & family care leave
• & Community , Wellbeing activities, employee clubs & team building
• Extra Rewards, Seniority recognition & employee referral program
• At Gameloft, you’ll work with a global team of game makers, collaborating across studios to create games played by millions while growing your skills in a creative, flexible, and supportive environment.

Recruitment Process

Initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition team Technical test, with approximately 8 days to complete Interview with the Art Director and 3D Lead

Ready to start? Apply now with your CV in English and don’t forget to attach your portfolio; portfolio submissions are required for your application to be considered.