[Hiring] Art Lead @Lucid Reality Labs

Lucid Reality Labs is developing the next generation XR solutions that change how people experience life, communicate, learn, tackle global challenges, work, and interact with the world.

Our company has been recognized among the Top World companies in XR for years. We offer a systemic and innovative approach to complex solutions for Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace and Defense, Commercial, and Public Sectors. Our award-winning cases create pathways to impactful technology.

This is a great opportunity to join the key team, gain hands-on experience and exposure to spatial computing technology, and contribute to our Mission by disrupting global challenges with responsible technology!

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the XR or gaming industry, with significant time in leadership or art management roles.

• Expertise across various art disciplines, including concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation.

• Solid understanding of color theory and composition

• Strong knowledge of real-time graphics constraints, particularly on VR platforms and across multiple devices.

• Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.

• Deep experience with 3D pipelines, workflows, and optimizing art assets for performance and quality.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven track record of guiding art teams and collaborating effectively with cross-functional departments.

• In-depth understanding of the technical aspects of art integration in Unity engine.

• Residence within a timezone close to CET.

Nice to have:

• Expertise in motion design and 3D animation

• Understanding of rendering pipelines, specifically Unity’s render pipelines.

• Familiarity with other game engines like Unreal Engine or proprietary engines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate a clear artistic vision for XR projects, ensuring consistency and maintaining high-quality standards across all assets.

• Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary art team, including 2D/3D artists, animators, and designers.

• Collaborate closely with development and other departments to ensure seamless integration of art assets into the game engine.

• Supervise the production of concept art, 3D models, animations, textures, and UI elements.

• Develop and optimize art pipelines, tools, and workflows to increase production efficiency and meet project deadlines.

• Provide regular feedback and guidance to the art team to elevate the quality of their work and ensure alignment with the project's visual direction.

• Participate in sprint planning, resource allocation, and key meetings to ensure art requirements are properly considered and delivered on time.

• Stay current with industry trends in art, design, and immersive technologies (VR/AR, 3D modeling, real-time rendering, etc.), incorporating relevant innovations into projects.

What we offer:

• 24 working days paid vacation, 7 days sick leave, and public holidays;

• Flexible working hours of remote work;

• Open-minded and outside-the-box ideas embodied in life;

• Award-winning and diverse team to grow together;

• Access to the newest XR technologies and devices;

• Minimum bureaucracy and a great working environment.

Join us, and together, let’s make a positive impact on how we experience life!