Environment Artist (Contract) Job at Dreamscape Learn, Culver City, CA

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  • Dreamscape Learn
  • Culver City, CA

Job Description

Dreamscape Learn, a pioneer in the realm of immersive virtual reality learning design, is actively seeking a creative and highly skilled  Environment Artist  to bring vibrant, lifelike worlds to life. You’ll play a crucial role in building engaging environments that captivate users and push the boundaries of interactive storytelling. If you have a passion for world-building and storytelling in digital spaces, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a 1099 contract role.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Create detailed, immersive 3D environments, including landscapes, architecture, and props, tailored for VR experiences.
  • Collaborate with designers, art directors, and developers to design spaces that enhance gameplay, narrative, and user immersion.
  • Ensure environments perform optimally across VR platforms by balancing high-quality visuals with real-time performance constraints.
  • Implement textures, lighting, and materials to achieve a visually rich and cohesive world aesthetic.
  • Work closely with technical artists and developers to integrate assets into the game engine (i.e.,  Unity ).
  • Iterate based on feedback from creative leads, playtesters, and team members.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve visual or performance issues related to environmental assets.
  • Stay informed on the latest advancements in environment design, VR technology, and industry trends.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in 3D environment art, preferably within the entertainment industry (gaming, film, animation, or VR).
  • Expertise with 3D modeling tools such as  Maya Blender , or 3ds Max .
  • Strong experience in  Unity with a focus on creating optimized  Realtime environments.
  • Proficiency in  texturing and  material creation using tools like  Substance Painter/Designer Photoshop , or  ZBrush .
  • Proficiency in lighting techniques, including dynamic lighting,  Realtime , light baking, and optimization for performance across different platforms.
  • Strong research skills with the ability to source, analyze, and creatively interpret historical, scientific, and existing references to inform artistic work.
  • Understanding of lighting and rendering techniques to create mood and atmosphere in VR.
  • Strong grasp of level design principles, scale, and spatial composition for interactive experiences.
  • Ability to adapt to evolving creative direction while maintaining visual consistency.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience creating assets optimized for both high-end and low-end devices, ensuring performance and visual quality across various platforms.
  • Experience in VR or AR environment creation.
  • Familiarity with procedural asset generation using tools like  Houdini .
  • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for large-scale, interactive environments.
  • Artistic skills such as concept art, painting, or architectural visualization.

Benefits

Monthly rate: $5,000-$6,750 (DOE)

Dreamscape Learn is firmly committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace, and as an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all eligible candidates.

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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