Lead 3D Artist - Virtual Reality

Immersive Entertainment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Immersive Entertainment in Irvine, California is seeking a Senior 3D Character Artist to create top-quality game assets and lead a team of 3D artists. Candidates should have over 5 years of game development experience and expert knowledge of tools like Max/Maya and ZBrush.

This role includes maintaining production pipelines, setting quality standards for assets, and collaborating with departments. A passion for VR development and experience with Unreal Engine 4 are highly desirable. Join us to shape the future of virtual reality gaming.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game development.
• Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models and textures.
• Strong team player and leader.

Responsibilities

• Creation of high-quality game assets in collaboration with concept artists.
• Maintaining production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
• Leading the 3D Artists team.

Skills

Game development

3D modeling

Realistic creatures and assets

Max/Maya

Photoshop

ZBrush/Mudbox

Texturing

Tools

Unreal Engine 4

Job description

We create next-generation Virtual Reality Content that represents a new form of entertainment. We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen.

Job Description

• Creation of high quality game assets in collaboration with concept artists and CCO
• Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
• Working closely with the implementation and gameplay departments.
• Prototyping new technologies on the given platforms.
• Leading the 3D Artists team
• Setting the quality targets and bar for 3D assets and textures on the projects
• Sharing knowledge and techniques across the studio

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game development
• Expert knowledge of creating realistic creatures and assets
• Expert knowledge of Max/Maya or equivalent package
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop
• Expert Knowledge of games development pipeline/environment/engines
• Expert Knowledge of ZBrush/Mudbox or equivalent
• Expert knowledge of texturing
• Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models and textures
• A strong team player & leader by example

Additional Information

Pluses

• Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Character Artist
• Work experience with Unreal Engine 4
• Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game development.
• A passion for developing and playing virtual reality experiences