Environment Artist

Title: Environment Artist

Location: Fully remote

Duration: 12+ month contract with potential extensions/conversion to permanent

Target Pay Range: $56-65/hr

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Technical Artist is the key bridge between artists and engineers, and the team is looking for a new member to help us build the experiences, and capabilities that are core to our efforts. Story Behind the Need: The ideal candidate will be joining a team of 20 as an Application Builder to build out 3D experiences for others. The team is seeking to attract and retain users to app. The ideal candidate will be joining a highly creative team that is building out what the future of the internet will look like. The team cares greatly about work/life balance and prioritizes it! Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) : • Partner with the engineering, and other partner teams to build demos/prototypes/experiences that demonstrate our platform’s latest capabilities • Develop and create high-quality, optimized 3D assets, materials and shaders as needed • Implement runtime logic within a complex real-time environment with performance limitations in mind • Implement dynamic and responsive visual effects that enhance the player's immersive experience • Quickly solve issues with cross-functional leads

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Environment art experience • Experience modeling in Maya or Blender (Houdini is ok) • Can code and script in Python, JavaScript, C++ or C# • Minimum 4 years experience

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience developing real-time experiences for VR headsets • Deep understanding of graphics pipeline, runtime behavior systems

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.