Dreamscape Learn is hiring: Environment Artist (Contract) in Culver City
Dreamscape Learn, Culver City, CA, United States, 90232
Dreamscape Learn, a pioneer in the realm of immersive virtual reality learning design, is actively seeking a creative and highly skilled Environment Artist to bring vibrant, lifelike worlds to life. You'll play a crucial role in building engaging environments that captivate users and push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. If you have a passion for world-building and storytelling in digital spaces, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a 1099 contract role.
Role And Responsibilities
- Create detailed, immersive 3D environments, including landscapes, architecture, and props, tailored for VR experiences
- Collaborate with designers, art directors, and developers to design spaces that enhance gameplay, narrative, and user immersion
- Ensure environments perform optimally across VR platforms by balancing high-quality visuals with real-time performance constraints
- Implement textures, lighting, and materials to achieve a visually rich and cohesive world aesthetic
- Work closely with technical artists and developers to integrate assets into the game engine (i.e., Unity)
- Iterate based on feedback from creative leads, playtesters, and team members
- Troubleshoot and resolve visual or performance issues related to environmental assets
- Stay informed on the latest advancements in environment design, VR technology, and industry trends
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in 3D environment art, preferably within the entertainment industry (gaming, film, animation, or VR)
- Expertise with 3D modeling tools such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max
- Strong experience in Unity with a focus on creating optimized real-time environments
- Proficiency in texturing and material creation using tools like Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, or ZBrush
- Proficiency in lighting techniques, including dynamic lighting, real-time, light baking, and optimization for performance across different platforms
- Strong research skills with the ability to source, analyze, and creatively interpret historical, scientific, and existing references to inform artistic work
- Understanding of lighting and rendering techniques to create mood and atmosphere in VR
- Strong grasp of level design principles, scale, and spatial composition for interactive experiences
- Ability to adapt to evolving creative direction while maintaining visual consistency
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating assets optimized for both high-end and low-end devices, ensuring performance and visual quality across various platforms
- Experience in VR or AR environment creation
- Familiarity with procedural asset generation using tools like Houdini
- Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for large-scale, interactive environments
- Artistic skills such as concept art, painting, or architectural visualization
Benefits
Monthly rate: $5,000-$6,750 (DOE)
Dreamscape Learn is firmly committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all eligible candidates.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Production
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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