The Design Solutions Department at Magic Leap, Inc. is currently in search of a Senior Technical Artist with CG Generalist skills to join its team. We’re looking for a veteran who is well versed in all aspects of AAA 3D content creation and real-time engines. This candidate is forward-thinking, driven and willing to embrace the challenges of developing for spatial computing and the Magic Leap device.
Qualifications:
5 or more years working in video game, film or similar industry
Shipped a game, app, experience, or equivalent in a related field
A true generalist who turns problems into solutions and can work on all facets of the 3D pipeline
A creative problem-solver, great communicator and team player with a drive to deliver awe-inspiring work
Knowledge of Maya, Unity, Unreal, ZBrush, Mudbox, Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop
Intimate knowledge of current and emerging asset creation pipelines and workflows, including PBR
Responsibilities:
Work on all aspects of the content pipeline from modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, shaders, lighting and fx
Create both high and low resolution sculpts and models based on concepts or specifications
Author and customize shaders for a variety of needs using Unity’s Shader Graph or Amplify
Implement various lighting techniques including lightmapping, baking and light probes
Provide occasional support in rigging and animation, including support for facial blendshapes, FACS and motion capture
Integrate, assemble and manage scene assets using Maya and Unity
Work closely with design, engineering and project leadership to tune assets so that they fit the visual and technical needs of the application
Use artistic foundation in shape, structure, composition, color, silhouette, and form to push artistic exploration and requirements of projects as set by leads and art directors
Be a self-motivated team player with excellent communication and problem solving skills