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Prisms VR

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... Rigging and animating characters and props; * Retargeting character animation using mocap data;

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Valicy

3D Animator

Greenville, NC

... artists and programmers to create high quality, stylized 3d character animations for games produced by the team - Rigging and weight painting the prepared 3d characters for animation - Animate real ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site +1

The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ... An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data ...

MediaLab 3D Solutions

Floorplan Artist

Tampa, FL · On-site

$120K - $143K/yr

MediaLab 3D Solutions is seeking an entry-level Floorplan Artist to join our Interactive Floor Plans Team. This position utilizes client-supplied CAD files and standards documents to create 2D ...

MediaLab 3D Solutions

Floorplan Artist

Tampa, FL · Remote

$120K - $143K/yr

MediaLab 3D Solutions is seeking an entry-level Floorplan Artistto join our Interactive Floor Plans ... Artists utilize various programs including AutoCAD, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Illustrator. Our team ...

MediaLab 3D Solutions

Floorplan Artist

Tampa, FL · Remote

MediaLab 3D Solutions is seeking an entry-level Floorplan Artistto join our Interactive Floor Plans Team. This position utilizes client-supplied CAD files and standards documents to create 2D ...

Flying Bark Productions

3D Animation Lead

Denver, NC · On-site

The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ... An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data ...

AGBO Films LLC

Asset Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded 3D artist with strong skills in modeling, surfacing, layout ... Experience building Control Rigs or basic rigging for in-engine use. * Familiarity with procedural ...

AGBO

Asset Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded 3D artist with strong skills in modeling, surfacing, layout ... Experience building Control Rigs or basic rigging for in-engine use. * Familiarity with procedural ...

AGBO

Asset Artist (Remote)

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded 3D artist with strong skills in modeling, surfacing, layout ... Experience building Control Rigs or basic rigging for in-engine use. * Familiarity with procedural ...

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3D Artist (Remote)

3D Artist (Remote)

Prisms VR

San Francisco, CA • Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

OUR MISSION:

Prisms VR is a San Francisco-based team of educators, game developers, and engineers transforming K12 STEM education through experiential real-world problem-solving powered by the next generation of spatial computing. We utilize adaptive Virtual Reality (VR) to engage, inspire, and open pathways to creative problem-solving to rapidly improve engagement and proficiencies in Math and Science across our country and beyond. Our mission is to break down barriers to access and build STEM proficiencies at scale for all students, worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Prisms is looking for a multifaceted 3D Artist who enjoys designing all aspects of 3D content development. As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic animations for virtual reality. The ideal candidate should know and enjoy every aspect of the 3D content development process and have a working knowledge of developing assets for Unity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with a team of content designers and developers to design rich and attractive immersive environments and interactive props in a fast and iterative manner.
  • Demonstrate the generalist ability to problem-solve multiple facets of a 3D-for-real-time pipeline fo numerous projects with tight deadlines. Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:
    • Designing & creating characters, environments & prop assets;
    • Rigging and animating characters and props;
    • Retargeting character animation using mocap data;
    • Scene Layout and Lighting in Unity;
    • Creating Particle Effects;
    • Asset optimization for Mobile Standalone VR;
    • Creating 3D explainer animations based on STEM concepts using the in-house Unity Animation Timeline tool.
  • Design and adhere to standards and specifications that are consistent with the project vision and brand
    aesthetics.
  • Be a proactive member of the development team and report on task status and potential issues to
  • Ensure the product meets brand standards and expectations in all aspects.
  • Create and maintain documentation and guidelines relating to Art development.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Solid understanding of compositions, color theories, and other industry-standard best 3D art practices.
  • Solid knowledge of modern 3D authoring tools (Maya, Blender, Houdini, ZBrush, etc.)
  • Solid knowledge of Texture and Material Authoring tools like Substance Painter & Designer, Photoshop, etc.
  • Solid understanding of the technical limitations of real-time game engines and mobile VR platforms.
  • Experience in creating Motion Graphic Animation in After Effects or a similar tool.
  • Working experience in Unity.
  • Experience in creating shaders using Shadergraph or Amplify Editor.
  • Experience in creating particle effects using Unity Shuriken Particle System or VFX Graph.
  • Working experience in version control systems (Git Preferred).
  • Ability to maintain clean, organized, and non-destructive workflow.
  • Receptive to the iterative design process and willing to participate in many areas of VR development beyond art responsibilities.
  • Highly motivated and skilled at both working individually and collaborating with a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Virtual Reality Development.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
  • Experience in 3D Simulation, such as cloth, water, and/or particles.

PORTFOLIO

  • The ideal portfolio should showcase all aspects of 3D generalist skills, including your ability in modeling, texturing, Unity scene layout and lighting, and motion graphic animation.
  • Ability to complete an art test if requested.

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