Description
We are seeking an experienced 3D Art Director (Environment) to lead the creation of high-quality environments and props for AAA game titles. As an Art Director at Volta, you will define and uphold the visual direction for environment and prop production across projects, IPs, and styles.
Responsibilities:
- Define and maintain the visual direction for environment and prop production
- Own and elevate the full environment pipeline from props creation to full level development
- Guide the creation of environments, props, modular kits, and supporting visual elements
- Ensure consistency across large-scale worlds, maintaining alignment between artistic vision, gameplay needs, and technical constraints
- Work directly in Unreal Engine 5 to review, troubleshoot, and guide environment production
- Lead, mentor, and develop environment and prop artists
- Collaborate closely with production, design, engineering, and external clients
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in the video game industry with multiple shipped AAA titles
- Proven ability to own the full environment production pipeline
- Deep expertise in environment workflows, including modular construction and asset optimization
- Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5
- Demonstrated experience mentoring environment and prop artists
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience contributing to bidding, scoping, and early production strategy
- Cross-disciplinary awareness across art, design, and engineering workflows
- Experience working in co-development or external partner environments