Remote Art Lead

Summary

Join Lucid Reality Labs, a top-ranked company in XR solutions, to contribute to disrupting global challenges with responsible technology! This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to spatial computing technology. Requirements include 5+ years of experience in the XR or gaming industry, expertise across various art disciplines, and proficiency in industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya and Photoshop.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the XR or gaming industry
• Expertise across various art disciplines, including concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation
• Solid understanding of color theory and composition
• Strong knowledge of real-time graphics constraints, particularly on VR platforms and across multiple devices
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop
• Deep experience with 3D pipelines, workflows, and optimizing art assets for performance and quality
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of guiding art teams and collaborating effectively with cross-functional departments
• In-depth understanding of the technical aspects of art integration in Unity engine
• Residence within a timezone close to CET

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate a clear artistic vision for XR projects, ensuring consistency and maintaining high-quality standards across all assets
• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary art team, including 2D/3D artists, animators, and designers
• Collaborate closely with development and other departments to ensure seamless integration of art assets into the game engine
• Supervise the production of concept art, 3D models, animations, textures, and UI elements
• Develop and optimize art pipelines, tools, and workflows to increase production efficiency and meet project deadlines
• Provide regular feedback and guidance to the art team to elevate the quality of their work and ensure alignment with the project's visual direction
• Participate in sprint planning, resource allocation, and key meetings to ensure art requirements are properly considered and delivered on time
• Stay current with industry trends in art, design, and immersive technologies (VR/AR, 3D modeling, real-time rendering, etc.), incorporating relevant innovations into projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in motion design and 3D animation
• Understanding of rendering pipelines, specifically Unity’s render pipelines
• Familiarity with other game engines like Unreal Engine or proprietary engines

Benefits

• 24 working days paid vacation
• 7 days sick leave
• Public holidays
• Flexible working hours of remote work