Environment Artist (Contract) Job at Dreamscape Learn in Culver City

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 Realtime environments.
• Proficiency in texturing and material creation using tools like Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, or ZBrush.
• Proficiency in lighting techniques, including dynamic lighting, Realtime, 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.