Game Artist - 3D VR Environments

Game Artist – 3D VR Environments for EmbodyXR

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Mercurial Dance are seeking a 3D Game Artist for up to 25 days work to build environments and assets as part of exciting new digital project, EmbodyXR.

Production period
1st May - 13th July

About EmbodyXR

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EmbodyXR ®

is an immersive Virtual Reality dance art experience, aimed at raising mental health awareness & mitigating anxiety in Young People aged 13-25. Having matured from a Proof of Concept phase, we will now be delivering a midlands regional tour across Coventry, Nuneaton, Leicester & Birmingham, involving specific groups from schools, universities & libraries. Each group will play a pivotal role in the project's co-creation, as we work alongside these audiences/participants, our artists, designers, and partners to realise our ambitions. Our future roadmap includes strategic business modelling so longer term we can develop an international version of EmbodyXR ® , for play at home release on App stores.

About Mercurial Dance
We Move People. At Mercurial Dance we believe that dance has the power to change lives, and that if more people danced, for pleasure, and discovered their movement voices they (and the world) will be a happier, healthier place. To inspire this we create shows, run workshops and make digital experiences that get people moving.
www.mercurialdance.co.uk

Job role details
The 3D Game Artist will play a crucial role in bringing the digital world of EmbodyXR to life by:
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Creating 3D environments and assets for 5 unique game levels of the EmbodyXR game,
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Responding to 2D artwork and prototype VR build
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Estimated time budget 5 days work per level (25 days)
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A skilled generalist who can deliver low poly environments, assets, props and textures built for Unity Games Engine
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Optimising assets for performance and compatibility with Meta Quest 3
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Working alongside

the creative

team, including Creative Director , UX developer, Project Manager, and Marketing Manager to produce high quality work, maintaining prompt and effective communication.
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Maintaining organised asset libraries and documentation to facilitate asset management and future project development (across GitHub and Google Docs)
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Editing creations based on reviews and feedback gathered during testing phase and refining assets for audience experience
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Ensuring artwork is suitable for target audience of 13-25 year olds
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Maintaining consistent consideration of the theme of mental health and wellbeing in artworks

Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years experience as a 3D Game artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality low-poly 3D models, textures, and animations.
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Proficiency in Unity Games Engine with a strong understanding of VR-specific considerations and challenges.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to asset creation and integration in VR environments.
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Strong capabilities in art, design with an eye for detail and aesthetics, including colour, illustration and rendering.
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Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, communicate ideas and feedback clearly, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
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Excellent time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
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Degree in 3D art, animation, game design, or related field preferred.
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Contract offered on Self Employed/freelance basis in UK, right to work proof required

Personal Attributes
Genuine passion and commitment to arts and culture
Adaptability: an ability to work flexibly in changing environments
Collaborative spirit: able to work collaboratively with a freelance team
Attention to detail especially with asset creation

Mercurial Dance is an equal opportunities organisation and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Application process
If you would like to find out more about the role then please call Katie (Project Manager) on 07852733797.

To apply please send:
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Your CV, including two referees
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Links to your portfolio of work, which showcases up to date,

relevant previous work in 3D Game art, with any VR-specific examples.
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An expression of interest (max 1 page of A4 or a video/audio clip no longer than 2 minutes), addressing how you meet the role and requirements and any additional capabilities you bring
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Your freelance artist day rate and any availability concerns for the work period

Please send to [email protected]

putting “3D Artist Call” in the subject line.

Fee
Please submit your freelance day rate.