Job Description

Company Description

Undercurrent XR Studios (UCXR), and Undercurrent Labs, is a powerhouse redefining immersive content creation from our Los Angeles and Atlanta studios. We're a collaborative team of app developers, systems integrators, and content creators fueled by a passion for Extended Reality (XR) technologies – Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR).

Our core strengths include crafting complete XR experiences, offering a library of captivating XR content for licensing, providing virtual production professional and studio services, and delivering seamless XR live-to-VOD experiences.

We serve a diverse clientele, including enterprise businesses, medical organizations, immersive media content partners, and the music industry. Our mission is to create groundbreaking immersive experiences that redefine storytelling.

Role Description

This is a contract role as a 3D Unreal Designer at Undercurrent XR Studios (Hybrid). As a 3D Unreal Designer, you will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to creating immersive XR experiences using Unreal Engine. This is a hybrid role, based in Los Angeles, CA, or Atlanta, GA with flexibility for some remote work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and Unreal Engine
• 3+ years experience in broadcast design or game development
• A compelling portfolio that exhibits a range of design work
• Proficiency working in real-time rendering software, particularly Unreal Engine
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools - Cinema 4D proficiency is a plus
• Phenomenal organizational skills and motivation to work in a creative environment
• Ability to work within strict timelines in an organized manner
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling platforms, Substance 3D, ZBrush, and any other design platforms
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred) in a relevant field (e.g., Game Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media) or equivalent experience
• Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in 3D design and Unreal Engine development

Additional qualifications that would be beneficial for this role include experience with animation, scripting, and shader development.

Responsibilities:

• Creation of environments and assets using Cinema 4D and other 3d tools for use in the Unreal Engine
• Model, texture, light, and rig assets and environments for AR/VR/XR executions
• Work with creative and production teams to deploy, iterate, and test designs
• Conceptualize and execute new AR/VR features
• Design and implement animation control systems
• Optimize scenes to maintain minimum performance levels
• Assist in the development and implementation of testing procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Participate in ongoing workflow enhancements
• Work with production and creative teams to enhance news content and increase visual storytelling through the unique capabilities of Virtual Production
• Some travel required