Unreal Engine Lead Artist

Who is Anatomage?

Anatomage Inc. is at the forefront of innovation, creating immersive and interactive experiences that push the boundaries of technology and art in real-time simulations for medical and science education. Founded in 2004, Anatomage is a world-leading health care education technology company. Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual dissection platform and with our latest technology the Science Table that includes virtual lab experiments in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Space. We are looking for a talented Unreal Engine Lead Artist to join our team and drive the artistic direction of our projects. 

*This is an on-site position and will require reporting to our headquarters location in Santa Clara, CA.*

About the Role

The Unreal Engine Lead Artist will play a crucial role in both the creation of high-quality content and the direction of the artistic vision across our projects. This role involves hands-on content creation in Unreal Engine as well as leading and mentoring a team of artists to ensure cohesive and innovative visual experiences.

What You’ll Do

● Art Direction: Lead the artistic vision for our projects, ensuring consistency and quality across all visual elements. 

● Content Creation: Create high-quality 3D assets, environments, and visual effects using Unreal Engine, ensuring they meet both artistic and technical standards. 

● Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a small team of artists, providing guidance and feedback to ensure the team meets project goals and deadlines. 

● Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including design, programming, and production, to ensure seamless integration of art assets and maintain the artistic integrity of the project. 

● Pipeline Optimization: Develop and optimize pipelines and workflows for art creation, ensuring efficiency and scalability for current and future projects. 

● Innovation: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies, and implement new techniques to enhance the visual quality and efficiency of our projects. 

● Problem Solving: Address and solve technical and artistic challenges, ensuring the delivery of high-quality visuals within the constraints of real-time rendering. 

Requirements

Qualifications 

● Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar leading role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work in Unreal Engine. 

● Leadership: Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of artists, with strong communication and organizational skills. 

● Technical Skills: Proficiency in Unreal Engine, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and real-time rendering techniques. Experience with tools such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Substance Painter, and Photoshop is essential. 

● Artistic Ability: Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, color theory, lighting, and anatomy. 

● Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical challenges related to real-time art production. 

● Collaboration: Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines. 

● Passion: A deep passion for art, technology, and storytelling, with a drive to push the boundaries of what is possible in real-time graphics.

Nice To Have 

● Experience with other game engines or real-time rendering software. 

● Knowledge of animation, rigging, and character design. 

● Experience in the game industry, VR/AR, architectural visualization

Benefits

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family
• 401K savings plan with employer matching
• Generous PTO leave and paid holidays
• Casual work culture
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment  

Anatomage is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not offer H1B Sponsorship at this time. Local candidates preferred.

About Anatomage 

Anatomage has been financially robust and growing for 18 consecutive years. Doctors world-wide have enthusiastically responded to the company’s products, making us a market leader and setting the industry standard. Currently, thousands of clinics and hospitals use Anatomage's software for patient diagnosis and treatment planning. Leading radiology equipment companies use Anatomage’s software as a key component in their systems.

Anatomage offers the world’s first and only life-sized virtual dissection table. Students can learn anatomy and physiology using highly interactive and accurate real human-based digital data. Institutions can offer high quality education without worrying about chemicals, facility costs, and regulatory issues. Hundreds of schools have adopted the Anatomage Table as the main teaching tool for students.

At Anatomage, there is an opportunity to work alongside the best in the field. With a diverse group of people from various technical, clinical, and artistic backgrounds, Anatomage provides a culture where distinguished individuals can work and collaborate in an organic manner. Our team members all bring unique strengths and talents to their group and embrace each other's diverse perspectives. Anatomage offers a distinct work experience with an exceptional opportunity to develop careers. Our philosophy is to foster a dynamic work environment, and we are proud to let our employees' knowledge and responsibilities grow with the company.

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