We are launching an exciting new project within our Virtual Art Department (VAD) that will push the absolute boundaries of real-time world-building and ICVFX. We’re building out a world-class team to execute this ambitious vision on a global stage, providing a rare opportunity to showcase the true power of cutting-edge virtual production technology. If you want to help define the future of collaborative and realtime filmmaking, we need your expertise to make this project truly amazing.
We are seeking a talented Senior Artist to join our Los Angeles team!
Responsibilities
Advocate for and promote best practices in realtime environment performance, including asset creation, materials, lighting, and related workflows specifically tailored for in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) and LED volumes
Serve as an integral contributor within Magnopus’s Virtual Art Department development team
Create vast, highly detailed, photorealistic procedural landscapes and digital environments optimized for live virtual production execution
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
Partner with Production Designers and Art Directors to provide cohesive lighting solutions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with key stakeholders
Work closely with the team to tackle complex challenges while shaping and refining best practices and workflows
Document tools and techniques for departmental reference
Assist Lead Artist with creating schedules and timelines for projects
Mentoring junior artists while setting visual quality standards
Work with Leads and stakeholders to address notes from clients or creative teams
Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Art Lead
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience with real-time environment art creation in Unreal
Demonstrated experience building and lighting virtual environments
Expertise in Maya for modeling and UV work
Excellent proficiency in Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop
Proven expertise in terrain generation software such as Gaea or World Machine to create vast, expansive, and high-fidelity natural landscapes
Strong understanding of authoring texture and material following PBR principles
Passion for innovation and a steadfast commitment to leading-edge industry trends and technologies
Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams using task-management software (JIRA, Shotgun, etc.)
Nice to Haves
Direct experience working on a live LED volume stage or within a dedicated Virtual Art Department (VAD) environment
Visual Effects experience
Knowledge of shaders/materials and how they work under the hood
Background in cinematography, film lighting, or live-action production
Animation/Rigging Experience
Passion for innovation and a steadfast commitment to leading-edge industry trends, virtual art department pipelines, and AI tool workflows
Additional Information
Magnopus is an experience focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.
Because we’re building the future, we endeavor to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together. We invest in our employee's progression with ongoing education and mentorship opportunities through their guilds, and support their happiness and productivity through generous health care, time off, and other benefits.
We try to foster a safe environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favor collaboration more. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.
Though we’ve delivered a lot of crazy stuff, here are a few you can check out at home:
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