Let’s work together
Theory Studios is looking for:
Lead CG Artist (Manager + Mentor)
Mid or Senior CG Artist (Individual Contributor)
Applicants must be fluent in Unreal Engine and use Blender/Maya/Max to join our remote team of storytellers, worldbuilders, and technical artists.
Full-time · Remote (U.S. Only) · $40–$55/hour (USD, based on experience)
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and reside in the United States
⚠️These roles are for our Defense division. Applicants must be comfortable with Defense work, up to and including combat virtual reality training applications.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate with our Technical Manager to understand and ingest CAD, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, and technical manuals to understand intricate mechanical details.
Model environments, props, vehicles, mechanical parts and similar items for Unreal Engine, using Blender, Maya, Max or other software.
Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering to ensure models have a high level of accuracy.
Create efficient, high-quality assets optimized for real-time production.
Mentor junior artists and help maintain best practices across our real-time pipeline.
Explore new workflows and contribute to the evolution of our creative process.
What We’re Looking For
5+ years experience in interactive or real-time game art, and Unreal.
Expert-level skills in 3D Software (Blender, Maya or Max). Necessary skills include modeling, shading, & optimization.
Proven experience in Unreal Engine (basic knowledge of Materials, Instancing, Ingestion Pipeline, Niagara and Blueprints).
Strong understanding of real-time performance, asset optimization, and art pipelines for mobile, and virtual reality experiences.
Eye for storytelling, composition, and color.
Self-driven with strong communication and collaboration skills. As a WFH business we value individuals who are on top of communication daily.
This role will include occasional (generally every couple of months) travel to Orlando, San Diego, and Washington D.C.
Preference given to candidates in the Orlando or Central Florida region.
Bonus:
Experience with animation and rigging workflows in Unreal..
Experience working with CAD and photogrammetry data.
Knowledge of Pixyz Software for optimization of CAD and other real-time assets is a plus.
Why Join Theory Studios?
We’re a remote-first immersive studio working with a global network of artists, but for this role, we’re looking for someone who lives and works in the U.S. As part of our senior team, you'll help shape the future of real-time CG storytelling across animation, VFX, and immersive media. Benefits include healthcare, dental, two paid weeks of studio closure time (winter & summer), and a work from home lifestyle.
Send your reel, resume, and a few words about your favorite past project, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below.