Senior 3D Artist

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • 3D Art • $126,000 PA - $175,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Sanzaru is seeking a Senior 3D Artist to contribute to their AAA VR game development. Responsibilities include creating high and low-poly models, optimizing assets for performance, utilizing PBR workflows for realistic textures, collaborating with designers and engineers, and working closely with level artists. The ideal candidate will have experience in AAA game development (consoles, PC, or VR), proficiency in software such as Unreal, Zbrush, Substance, Photoshop, and Maya, and a strong attention to detail. The role requires excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork. Proactive design engagement and playtesting are also expected.
Must have:
  • AAA game experience (consoles, PC, VR)
  • Proficient in Unreal, Zbrush, Substance, Photoshop, Maya
  • High/low-poly modeling, PBR workflows
  • Collaboration & teamwork
  • Optimization & attention to detail
Good to have:
  • VR/AR development or optimization
  • Environment set building experience
  • Substance Designer knowledge
Perks:
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

Job Details

Sanzaru is looking for an experienced 3D Artist to join our AAA development team in crafting visually stunning and immersive worlds. As a 3d Artist, you will work directly with discipline leads and collaborate with other artists and designers to help build and implement an array of quality assets for our future AAA VR projects.

Senior 3D Artist - Sanzaru Responsibilities

  • Create high and low poly models, ensuring high-quality bakes and efficient use of texture resolution.

  • Produce assets that are well optimized and maintain a balance of quality and performance.

  • Utilize PBR workflows to create realistic textures and materials for assets.

  • Interpret abstract ideas or concept art into the creation of compelling photorealistic assets.

  • Collaborate with designers and engineers to develop and implement interactive props.

  • Work directly with level artists to develop sets and props that inject life into the environment.

  • Work with the Lead 3d Artist to help improve processes and workflow.

  • Receive and apply feedback to meet project milestones and quality standards.

  • Maintain and adhere to project organization and file management.

  • Proactive engagement with the design process and playtesting regularly.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience working on AAA video game titles on consoles, PC or VR. With a focus on 3D asset creation for games.

  • Experience with Unreal, Zbrush, Substance, Photoshop, Maya, and/or other 3D software.

  • Great attention to detail and an can recognize how small details contribute to something greater.

  • A demonstrated experienced to do both hard surface and organic modelling.

  • Great organization skills and an can to adapt easily to changes in process or project direction.

  • Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with VR/AR development or optimization.

  • Production experience building environment sets.

  • Working knowledge of Substance Designer.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$126,000/year to $175,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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The Oculus suite of hardware currently includes: Rift, our high-end PC VR headset; Touch controllers, to bring your hands into virtual reality; and Gear VR, to bring the magic with you wherever you are—all powered by the Oculus Platform. Since being founded in 2012—and furthered through our acquisition by Facebook in 2014—Oculus has grown from the idea of a single headset to multiple headsets, a powerful platform, and a thriving ecosystem. 

Our developer community has built nearly a thousand games, apps, and experiences, all available on the Oculus Store. As we continue to grow the possibilities of the technology, we’re partnering with communities and nonprofits from around the world to drive social change and foster a positive impact. VR’s potential to connect the world is immense—and we’re just getting started.

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