Job Description

3D ARTIST - ENVIRONMENTSOverview
Secret Location is seeking a 3D Artist to join the creative team for a new location-based experiential project. Utilizing projection mapping and interaction tracking, the project will push creative and technical boundaries to deliver a unique audience experience. We are seeking an artist who is comfortable working in new formats, can join in troubleshooting problems in a team setting, take ownership of their tasks and bring something from concept to completion.Responsibilities
Create and implement 3D environment artwork for the immersive experience, including:

• Model, surface, and texture props and environments
• Integrate assets into Unreal Engine projects
• Optimize assets in-engine to improve performance of the experience
• Commit and maintain work on a source control and asset management server

• Define and maintain a consistent and high-quality visual style, in line with art direction
• Animation and Sequencer setup for in-engine animation of props and environmental assets
• Collaborate closely with art director, technical lead, and developers
• Actively participate in team standups, status meetings and review presentations
• Incorporate feedback from review sessions with project leads

• Work according to project tasks and timelines assigned by the project manager
• Collaborate with creative and technical leads to maintain an art pipeline that supports and pushes the visual quality of the project
• Help identify bottlenecks in the project art pipeline and work to improve them

• Intermediate level: 2-3 years' experience as a 3D artist
• Portfolio and/or demo reel showcasing 3D environment artwork experience
• Strong knowledge of one or more major 3D packages, such as: Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush and/or MudBox
• Experience creating assets in real-time engines (Unity, Unreal)
• Strong UV, texturing, and digital painting skills

• Some experience with graph-based material and texture creation, such as: Substance Designer, Unreal Material Editor
• Broad knowledge across 3D art disciplines including modeling, lighting and surfacing
• Broad understanding of 3D graphics principles and techniques
• Understanding of art fundamentals including color theory, drawing and painting

• Experience with VR, game or experiential 3D production pipelines
• Experience with creating immersive, interactive, projection mapping or AR-based content
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine's animation and Sequencer tools
• Familiarity with physically based rendering (PBR) workflow and integration

• Experience working with particle systems
• Knowledge of both hard surface and organic modelling workflows
• Experience creating optimized UV Layouts
• Knowledge of the technical constraints relating to real time game or experience development
• Experience with use of Github and Sourcetree (or similar) for build management and version control

• Unreal Engine v4.27+
• 3D artwork packages, such as: Max, Maya, Blender, ZBrush and/or MudBox
• Github, Sourcetree

• Google Workspace, Slack and project management software, such as: Asana, Jira/Confluence or Notion

• Computer (GTX 10-series GPU or better, Windows 10+)
• Webcam and headphones, for video calls

• 3-month contract with possibility to extend
• 40 hours / week