3D Artist

Employer

Job Description

Our client is looking for a 3D Artist Generalist. You would be embedded in our team, collaborating directly with researchers to help invent the future of AR/VR.



The ideal candidate can rapidly author complete 3D Assets that reach a high level of realism at varying levels of detail. Relevant skills include photogrammetry, working with scanned geometry, retopologizing geometry, modeling, PBR material authoring, texture baking, lighting, and rendering.



Experience:

  • Experience working in Houdini; familiarity with GLTF/GLB and USD formats is a plus.
  • While we are seeking a generalist, an emphasis in matching lighting and material properties to the photographic reference is central to the role.
  • Experience producing CG photorealistic environment geometry (such as a buildings)
  • Blender and Unreal Engine experience preferred
  • Creating detailed environment assets (such as furniture) from scanned photogrammetry geometric reference
  • PBR material authoring experience (substance painter / designer)
  • Texture authoring and baking
  • Setting up lighting to match photographic reference



Ideal Candidate:

  • Color matching renders to photographic color space
  • Houdini experience nice to have
  • Familiarity with USD/GLTF
  • Familiarity with 3D scanning and photogrammetry



The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $57.08 to $63.43 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.



Client Description:

Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.



With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it’s important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone.



Working here, you’ll:

  • Be part of their mission of community building
  • Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry
  • Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode
  • Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference



Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/find-work/talent-benefits. Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.