Technical Artist (Contract to Hire)
Stageverse
Los Angeles (REMOTE - PST) , CA, USA
Job type: Contract
Job Description
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WE’RE SEEKING
An experienced Technical Artist with Unity engine experience for a remote position (minimum of 40 hours per week required). Qualified applications may be asked to complete a skills test as part of the interview processes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with 3d models of exteriors, interiors and characters
Diagnose and cleanup topology, UV’s and textures
Import 3D assets into Unity
Familiarity with FBX file format and Maya
Ability to diagnose and fix character rigging and weighting issues
Set up and optimize PBR materials, lighting and reflections in Unity
Optimize project in Unity to meet the performance requirements of mobile and desktop VR hardware
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of designers, artists, developers and UX specialists to ensure the product vision is conveyed in an impactful and expressive manner
Skills & Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
4-5 years experience as a Technical Artist
High level of proficiency with Unity mobile/VR experience
Experience with performance optimization for mobile and standalone VR (Oculus) hardware limitations
Experience with multi-player applications
Experience modeling and texturing 3D assets
Experience with Unity Character Controllers
Excellent level of proficiency with Maya
Experience with game characters and 3d assets
Shader creation experience
Excellent eye for lighting, color and detail
Strong digital art skills and portfolio
Passion for immersive experiences
Strong initiative and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills
Experience working remotely preferred
Experience with rigging and skinning in Maya is bonus
Additional Information
- Working remotely is an option
How to Apply
Email: Careers@stage.co with subject line "Technical Artist"
Please include a link to your resume and portfolio
*3D artist applicants will not be considered for this opportunity
About the Company
We're an LA headquartered, remote-working entertainment technology company and creator of Stageverse. A mobile-first, virtual venue platform for XR experiences in the metaverse, at the intersection of live entertainment, gaming, and retail.
Stageverse allows millions of people to meet up as avatars in persistent, shared, 3D spaces from major brands, teams, and artists, to socialize, shop, play, and attend exclusive immersive events.