Lead 3D Artist - Virtual Reality

Immersive Entertainment

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Irvine, CA, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 23, 2025 Last posted March 23, 2025
Job description

We create next-generation Virtual Reality Content that represents a new form of entertainment. We bridge the gap between video games and movies, providing a level of immersion, emotional engagement and realism never before seen.

  • Creation of high quality game assets in collaboration with concept artists and CCO
  • Maintaining the production pipeline and meeting deadlines.
  • Working closely with the implementation and gameplay departments.
  • Prototyping new technologies on the given platforms.
  • Leading the 3D Artists team
  • Setting the quality targets and bar for 3D assets and textures on the projects
  • Sharing knowledge and techniques across the studio
  • Mentoring 3D Artists

  • 5+ years of experience in game development
  • Expert knowledge of creating realistic creatures and assets
  • Expert knowledge of Max/Maya or equivalent package
  • Expert knowledge of Photoshop
  • Expert Knowledge of games development pipeline/environment/engines
  • Expert Knowledge of ZBrush/Mudbox or equivalent
  • Expert knowledge of texturing
  • Ability to create highpoly and lowpoly models and textures
  • Experience creating/tuning surface shaders a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good eye for details
  • English language
  • A strong team player & leader by example

Pluses

  • Shipped AAA PC or console titles as a Senior 3D Character Artist
  • Work experience with Unreal Engine 4
  • Understanding the difference between developing for VR compared to traditional game development.
  • A passion for developing and playing virtual reality experiences


About this role

Summary

Lead 3D artists creating realistic assets for VR, managing team, and maintaining quality.

Job title

Lead 3D Artist - Virtual Reality

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Irvine, CA, US; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Max/MayaPhotoshopZBrush/Mudboxgame development pipeline3D modelingtexturingshadersteam leadershipcommunication

Preferred skills

Unreal Engine 4VR developmentAAA titlesVR experience

Specializations

3D modelingtexturingVRgame assetsleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Irvine, CA, USA

On-site City
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