About Merge:
MERGE is a virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) company that pushes the boundaries of imagination and technology. Our products are transforming the way kids play, learn and create. Our customers include both families for use at home, and K-12 schools for use in the classroom.
Your Mission:
As 3D Artist, you will report directly to the Chief Creative Officer (CCO). You’ll work closely with our software development team, conceptualizing, prototyping, and producing AR/VR games and experiences for mobile platforms. You will work to develop 3D assets for use in these AR/VR mobile games and experiences. You will also work with marketing to create assets to help promote and support these games and experiences.
A link to your online portfolio is required for consideration.
Requirements:
- Expert knowledge of Autodesk Maya
- Ability to create highly optimized, low polygon game objects for use in Unity
- Ability to paint high resolution textures for objects using Photoshop
- Strong art background in illustration, fine art, and similar mediums
- Understanding of basic material and lighting principles in 3D graphics
- Knowledge of light baking inside Maya
- Ability to rig models in Maya using widely accepted best practices
- Good understanding of animation curves and the graph editor
- Knowledge of sculpting tools and creating low res geometry from high resolution meshes
- Understanding of version control
- Passion for AR and VR
- Knowledge of Illustrator is a plus
- Knowledge of 3D Studio Max is a plus (Maya still required)
- Expert knowledge of Unity 3D is a plus
Typical Duties Include:
- Creating simple 3D game assets for use in Unity
- Rigging and animating 3D models in loops for use in Unity
- Cleaning up 3rd Party models and geometry for use in Unity
- Creating marketing assets out of 3D assets for use in marketing campaigns and promotions
Accountabilities/KPIs:
- Accurately create and execute on task estimates 90% of the time
- Create 20 simple 3D game assets per week for use in Unity
- Create “CCO Approved” assets within 1 iteration 90% of the time within 3 months
- Reduce content asset backlog by 10% each month
Key Competencies:
- Creativity - Generates new approaches to problems or innovation sto established best practices. Shows imagination.
- Risk taking - takes calculated risks, with generally favorable outcomes. Does not “bet the farm.”
- Resourcefulness - You can passionately finds ways over, around, or through barriers to success, and can achieve results despite lack of resources. You go beyond the call of duty, and show bias toward action.
- Excellence - You set high stretch standards of performance for self and others. Low tolerance for mediocrity. High sense of responsibility.
- Stress Management - Stable and poised under pressure.
- Independence - You’re able to work independently towards the greater good to accomplish objectives, without the need for constant direction.
- Adaptability - You can cope effectively with complexity and change.
- Lifelong Learning - You exhibit continuous learning throughout your career.