3D Art Director

Role Overview

We're looking for an Art Director who can define a vision, align teams around it, and deliver consistently at a high bar—across projects, partners, and pipelines. At Volta, part of Keywords Studios, we collaborate with leading game developers to bring high-quality art to AAA titles. We combine the reach of a global network with the precision of a tight, production-driven studio—where ideas are only as strong as their execution.

What You Will Do

Define and uphold the visual direction for environment and prop production across projects, IPs, and styles. Own and elevate the full environment pipeline—from props creation to full level development; including hero props, set dressing, environment kits, foliage, terrain, lighting and simulation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

10+ years in the video game industry with multiple shipped AAA titles in a Lead or Art Director role focused on environments and props. Proven ability to own the full environment production pipeline from concept/blockout through to final in-engine polish.

Requirements

• 10+ years in the video game industry
• Lead or Art Director role focused on environments and props
• Proven ability to own the full environment production pipeline
• Deep expertise in environment workflows
• Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5
• Demonstrated experience mentoring environment and prop artists
• Strong client-facing experience working directly with external Art Directors and cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of production realities—scoping, risk management, and pipeline dependencies
• Ability to operate effectively in a French-speaking work environment
• Strong communication skills—clear, direct, and able to align teams without friction
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced production environments
• A grounded, solution-oriented mindset with strong critical thinking and decision-making ability
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools and workflows

Benefits

• Paid vacations: 3 floating weeks + 1 week during holidays (studio closure)
• 8 statutory holidays
• Full insurance coverage
• 5 paid sick days
• Social club
• Employer’s contribution to RRSP (retirement plan) after one year in Canada