Senior/Lead 3D Artist

Description

Firsthand is looking for a brilliant and talented Lead Artist to create the artistic vision for characters and environments in a stereoscopic 3D multiplayer game that will be the centerpiece of an NIH-funded exhibit for science centers. This person will be the primary artist and leader of a small team that will work in close collaboration with our top-notch researchers and outstanding exhibits designers and fabricators. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who will find synergy in the collaboration with other amazing artists, scientists, and technologists.
Artist work will include:
• Collaboration with the research, design, and technology teams to create a visual style that will resonate with the target audience.
• Design of compelling characters and their creation in Maya or Max.
• Character and facial rigging and animation in Maya or Max.
• Modeling and lighting environments in Maya or Max.
• Exporting 3D content to a real-time graphics engine (Virtools).
• Supervising a small art team (initially one or two artists, but potentially growing).

Firsthand offers full benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please send a resume and cover letter with your application. Principals only. Please do not contact us about other services, products or commercial interests. Local Applicants preferred, NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.