Lead 3D Technical Artist - remote

What we're looking for

NWR Corp is seeking a talented individual who possesses infinite curiosity. You'll partner with our head of product and CTO to develop a strategy and pipeline to create exceptional 3D worlds and other 3D assets for NOWHERE. This is an incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of virtual gathering as well as connect the world in a deeper and more exciting way.

What you'll do

• Partner and collaborate with engineering and product to build the future of 3D world interaction
• Work on all facets of the 3D pipeline including: modeling, texturing, lighting of 3D scenes to deliver low-Poly 3D models that work on WebXR
• Be able to iterate on WebXR for the 3D scenes to finalize product and creative requirements
• Create graphic shaders for awesome visuals
• Set up and run a streamlined workflow to create and implement 3d worlds for web
• Implement, debug, and refine 3d worlds on schedule for collaborators, partners, clients
• Help build the 3D technical art team with interviewing and mentoring 3d world building talent
• Grow to lead a team creative technologists and provide regular feedback and support

Qualifications

• Proficiency with a 3D modeling and Sculpting using Maya or Blender or ZBrush equivalent 3D software
• Proficiency with PBR workflows using texturing software such as Substance Designer
• At least 3+ years of experience shipping mobile games using game engines like Unity 3D or Unreal
• Knowledge of optimizing art for low poly count for mobile apps, VR, or WebXR
• Strong portfolio demonstrating acumen in 3D and realtime concepts (high and low-poly models across various settings)
• Works well in a team and can collaborate remotely (Slack, Zoom, Notion, etc...) and be self-sufficient
• Strong aesthetic sensibility: use of color and light, ability to imagine 3D worlds and create them
• Proven record of shipping features on time and on budget
• Flexible and focussed on solutions

Plus if you have experience...

• Creating events for human interaction;experience design, theatre, architecture...
• With WebXR technologies like three.js, AFrame, PlayCanvas, BabylonJS, AR.js, or similar
• Building 3D environments for VR
• Knowledge of Art History, Public Art, Architecture, Sci-Fi

Benefits

• Health insurance with 75% premium covered
• Generous PTO / sick leave
• Equity

Values

• We are driven by a desire to advance human connection and believe in cultivating diversity as part of excellence, and seek teammates from all backgrounds
• As a remote team, we use asynchronous tools and daily reports to stay in the loop
• We value immediacy, integrity, inclusion, generosity, passionate collaboration, and are building NOWHERE to distribute wealth and power
• See a few fun links below from the team you'd be joining...

How to Apply

Sounds like a fit for you? Please email jobs@urnowhere.com

• Include this role's title in your subject line (it'll help us to sort through the emails)
• Tell us a bit about why you're interested and any relevant experience you have
• Attach your resume, LinkedIn, project links, pointers to code, and Github.
• Thank you for your interest!