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Technical Artist

PHI Studio

Publication date Oct 31, 2024

Working hours
Full time
Type
Permanent
Spoken and written languages
French
English (intermediate level)
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We are seeking a talented Technical Artist with a strong background in Unity and a passion for virtual reality experiences. Your role will be to produce and modify digital assets to adhere to the creative vision of each project. Working with a development team and creative directors, you will be tasked with working on a variety of 3D models, visual effects, and shaders as required by the project.

About the position

By creating the visual elements of new immersive experiences, as well as helping the creative team bring their vision to life, you will play a key role in the development of PHI Studio's creative projects, from prototype to the final work.

About PHI

PHI encompasses the PHI Centre, PHI Studio, artist-in-residence programs and the PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art. Through eclectic programming and a strong focus on content creation, PHI encourages unexpected encounters between artists and diverse publics.

About PHI Studio

PHI Studio specializes in the production and development of original content, as well as the marketing and distribution of immersive experiences. We focus on art-tertainment projects and large-scale, renowned LBE XR (Location-Based Entertainment in Extended Realities) experiences. Each project is crafted with a global reach in mind, designed to travel internationally and captivate diverse audiences around the world. A catalyst for innovation, PHI Studio unites artists, creators, directors, and producers in bold collaborations with leading talents, consistently pushing the boundaries of art and technology.

Main responsibilities

  • Create or modify 3D assets for use in real-time game engines: models, characters, VFX, shaders, etc.;
  • Help integrate assets into a game engine (Unity);
  • Optimize assets for target platform (Desktop/Mobile);
  • Participate in the setup of art production workflows;
  • Research optimal software choices for specific tasks required by each project;
  • Work directly with artists and creative directors to discuss and implement their vision;
  • Take part in creative workshops to create prototypes and explore future projects;
  • Stay up to date with innovation and progress in the field of rendering techniques.

Requirements

  • Minimum years of experience: 3;
  • Minimum academic requirements: DEC in an appropriate field;
  • Advanced knowledge of the Unity engine, its various tools (VFXGraph, ShaderGraph, SRP, timelines, animator...);
  • Ability to write simple C# scripts that may be required for visual effects;
  • Experience in graphics development and optimization (Shaders, Post-process, VFX, etc.) as well as in digital art content creation - high and low-poly modeling, texturing, animating, rigging, etc.;
  • Knowledge of constraints related to VR / AR development, and mobile development;
  • Advanced knowledge of Git and Git LFS;
  • Solid understanding of art and animation pipelines;
  • High level artistic skills - proportion, colour, composition;
  • Creative mindset and ability to overcome technical challenges;
  • High attention to detail;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with differences between creative and technical teams, and ability to receive and integrate external feedback;
  • Other: rigor, organizational skills, autonomy, curiosity, team spirit, and a taste for challenge are highly appreciated. Strong interest in culture, art, and digital media.

Please, share a strong portfolio or demo reel when applying.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At PHI we value diversity and encourage, in particular, Indigenous people, Black, racialized, deaf or disabled people, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and people of diverse gender identities, to apply to PHI and live their uniqueness to the full whatever their ancestry, origin, identity characteristics or form of self-expression.

HR and managers involved in recruitment are committed to doing their utmost to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce and workplace, where systemic racism, prejudice and discrimination are not tolerated.

Our Benefits

Grow with us

At PHI, there's always room to grow. We support the careers of our employees and love it when we can give one of our own the promotion of their dreams.

Hybrid work environment

We allow our employees to perform most tasks remotely from home. We encourage PHI's common spaces to be used as a gathering place that fosters creativity and teamwork—rather than as an office.

Well-being

Physical activity has many benefits for the body and mind, which is why PHI offers its employees an allowance to contribute to the expenses of physical activities (materials, registration fees, events, etc.)  

Vacation and time off

We understand that our employees need time to recharge, which is why we offer paid time off for vacations, personal days and sick days.

Insurance

Enjoy a comprehensive group insurance plan that offers life insurance, critical illness, healthcare benefits and more. Virtual care and telemedicine services also included

Group RRSP

Employees can choose to join our group retirement savings plan, which gives them access to low management fees and tools that’ll help them achieve their financial goals.
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Our values

Commitment

Art and culture are essential pillars in maintaining a healthy and sustainable society. Our teams are invested in enacting PHI's mission and vision on a daily basis. As a result, we are committed to sharing and encouraging the work of artists and defending their questions and explorations that reflect our collective reality.

Collaboration

By joining forces, we create value for us all. Every voice and every talent contributes to enriching PHI. We offer space for dialogue, exchange and experimentation that encourages active participation. Our strength lies in our approach, working in concert with artists, innovative minds and institutions from around the world.

Avant-garde

We embrace novelty, experimentation and pioneering spirit. PHI is a laboratory where new ideas take shape, where artists push beyond their own limits and where innovation is encouraged. Looking to the future, we are committed to listening to the voices of creators and our collaborators, offering them a space for expression and reflection.

Integrity

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and honesty in everything we do. In harmony with our values and mission, we strive to act collectively with transparency and accountability with our colleagues, artists, public, and communities at large. We strive to build a culture of trust by fostering responsiveness and humility.

Caring

Above all, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels heard and supported, defending best practices in equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion. We actively seek to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our activities, prioritizing empathy and respect in all our interactions.

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We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

You will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. If you do not receive an email confirmation or if you encounter any issues submitting this form, please send your application directly to [email protected]