[Full Time] 3D Artist - Trigger (Los Angeles / Remote)
SUMMARY
Trigger is looking for a 3D Generalist with a passion for all things 3D. Our ideal candidate is looking for a place to belong and put down roots. In this role you’ll help create 3D for cutting-edge toys, mobile games, and applications based on Augmented Reality and other future technologies. You’ll get to experience some terrific brands with our amazing roster of clients. This role is part of our 3D department and reports to our Senior Director of Technology.
Remote US and Canadian candidates will be considered.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sculpt high-poly 3D characters and objects
- Create low-poly 3D characters and objects for use in mobile AR applications
- Rig and animate 3D characters and objects
- Create textures for 3D assets using Photoshop or Substance Painter
- Import 3D assets into Unity
- Collaborate with Art Directors, Developers, and Producers to ensure all aspects of the project are at the highest quality
- Contribute to overall office morale, spirit, character, and work quality
REQUIREMENTS
- A strong 3D generalist with a solid understanding of all facets of 3D development
- Extensive 3D portfolio of assets created for Unity games or interactive experiences
- Proficient in Maya
- Proficient in optimizing models for AR, online gaming, and other real-time and digital media in the Unity engine
- Ability to create a visually appealing model with a low poly count and limited textures/materials
- Ability to rig and animate a character model to have natural motion
- Ability to create a variety of 3D styles from realistic to cartoony to simplistic
- Experience with Git or other version control
- Unity skills are a big plus!
- Self-motivated and able to take ownership of an initiative or project with little supervision (i.e. can take a concept and “run with it”)
- Strong conceptual abilities as well as an ability to execute
- Team player who has good communication skills and works well with others (no egos please!)
- A love for the intersection of tech, entertainment, toys, games, and pop culture
ABOUT US
Trigger invents unrivaled mixed reality experiences for the world’s top brands. From major marketing campaigns to powerful enterprise solutions, our work combines premiere content with the latest technology, blending physical and digital worlds in innovative yet measurable ways.
Founded in 2005, Trigger is a Los Angeles-based agency with more than 200,000 hours of development in AR, VR, and XR. Trigger is a showcase developer for Snap, Vuforia, Google, Avegant, and ODG. Our portfolio includes work for Disney, Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures, LEGO, Honda, Adidas, NBA, and many more high-profile clients.
OUR VALUES & CULTURE
At Trigger, we care deeply about maintaining a positive culture, as emphasized in our Core Values:
- Foster innovation and embrace change
- Take action and work hard
- Strive for excellence
- Value individuals
- Work better together
- Commit to integrity
- Enjoy the work
- Be kind, be considerate, do good
We also have some nice perks:
- Variety of Medical insurance plan options (including fully covered plans for you and your family if based in CA)
- Fully covered Dental, Vision, and Life insurance for you and your family
- Generous PTO plan that includes Vacation, Sick, Company-Wide Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Civic Engagement time off, with additional flexibility during the holiday season
- Monthly gym, yoga, or fitness membership reimbursement
- Paid parental leave for all new parents (including adoption and foster placements)
- 401(k) retirement plan through John Hancock
- Remote-friendly culture with frequent virtual events like Jackbox Happy Hours and our ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaign
OUR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITMENT
We highly encourage women, POC, and LGBTQIA+ candidates to consider themselves for our open roles. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
At Trigger, we know that justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion add a real and measurable value to our culture, our employees, and our work. We are committed to taking action that will create diverse representation at all levels of our organization and ensuring that Trigger is a safe, equitable, and supportive environment for all marginalized groups. We believe in the power of innovation and commit to embracing forward-thinking changes so we may become DE&I leaders and take action well ahead of what might be considered "the norm."