3D Art Lead - (Contract - Long Term) - Analog

3D Art Lead - Contract

Location: Greater Seattle Area

Job Type: Full-time, Individual Contributor

Reports into: Art Director

Company Overview:

Analog is a company with a mission to build solutions that will empower people to stop living behind the digital world of GUIs and start remembering how to live in our rainbow-filled analog world.

We are focused on building solutions that allow people to engage with the physical world and bridge the gap between the analog and digital worlds. We believe that as technology advances, it is important to draw inspiration from the analog world and create solutions that allow machines to understand and interact with physical space.

At Analog, come join us on our journey as we work on Mixed Reality and AI interfaces that can sense and understand the real world, and we aim to create an interface that blends the analog and digital worlds seamlessly.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced 3D Art Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a creative and visionary leader, responsible for driving the development of all 3D-related content sub-disciplines, including environment art, character art, animation, technical art, sound art, modeling, rigging, visual effects, shader development, outsourcing studio management, and other related content needs.

As a 3D Art Lead, you will be responsible for inspiring the team and driving the development of innovative solutions in the field of 3D art. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex technical challenges and drive the development of cutting-edge solutions and art.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Design, or a related field
• Strong portfolio of 3D art and design work
• Experience leading the development of 3D-related content sub-disciplines.
• Proficiency in 3D art and design software
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Additional Information

Analog reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization.

We are dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming for all individuals. We value diversity and strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels respected and valued. Analog is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind; Analog is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We recognize that a fitting candidate may come from a less traditional background and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply for any open positions within our organization, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of all 3D-related content sub-disciplines, including environment art, character art, animation, technical art, sound art, modeling, rigging, visual effects, shader development, outsourcing studio management, and other related content needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Understand and apply best practices in 3D art and design, including user-centered design principles.
• Maintain and improve existing 3D art systems and assets.