Remote 3D Environment Artist

Summary

Join Aequilibrium as a 3D Environment Artist and contribute to bringing high-quality VR educational projects to life. This role requires expertise in world and asset creation, with a strong track record in Unity and experience in VR platforms like Igloo Vision and the Quest 3.

Requirements

• Proven experience in environment creation using Unity
• Advanced skills in Unity, including lighting, materials, budget management, and version control
• Strong expertise in 3D modeling, capable of establishing quality benchmarks
• Proficiency in industry-standard software like Z-brush, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, or other industry tools
• Demonstrable experience through a portfolio, website, or showreel
• Familiarity with VR production best practices, with an eye for limitations and future potential
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in creating node-based materials in Substance Designer and Unity 3D, as well as modifying textures in Photoshop
• Experience working on VR, AR, or XR technology projects, ideally with Igloo and/or Oculus Quest 3
• Must reside in Canada, preferably in BC, ON, or QC

Responsibilities

• Create detailed environments in Unity with a realistic art style
• Collaborate closely with leads to transform level designs into fully realized virtual worlds
• Maintain project scalability across VR platforms, optimizing for performance
• Set and uphold quality standards for 3D art assets
• Ensure environments are visually cohesive and meet design specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational VR applications
• Ability to speak French is an asset

Benefits

• Remote work
• Competitive compensation rates
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 4 weeks sabbatical leave after three consecutive years of service
• Medical, dental, and extended healthcare benefits (paid in full by the company!)
• Employee referral bonus
• Training and career development opportunities
• Regular in-person social events