Aegis Ventures

Principal Material Artist

Santa Monica, California, United States

$130,000 – $180,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Game Development, Art & DesignIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 6+ years of professional experience as a 3D Artist for games, with strong preference for experience in AAA game development through the full development cycle. A portfolio demonstrating highly detailed surfaces with a range of material types is required, along with mastery of software packages such as Max, Blender, Maya, Photoshop, Substance Designer, and Substance Painter, and knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR) workflows.

Responsibilities

As a Principal Material Artist, the role involves building, curating, and managing a core library of textures and materials for the game, collaborating with various teams including VFX and Character, working with Technical Art to develop a layered material system, ensuring surface consistency across lighting scenarios, establishing visual quality standards, communicating material updates, defining asset pipelines, and mentoring other Material Artists while ensuring assets are delivered on time and to quality.

Skills

Max
Blender
Maya
Photoshop
Substance Designer
Substance Painter
PBR
Texturing
Material Creation
Asset Pipeline

Aegis Ventures

Startup studio for launching transformative companies

About Aegis Ventures

Aegis Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to create and grow companies that aim to address significant societal challenges. The company operates as a startup studio, providing resources and support to help launch and scale new ventures. Aegis focuses on developing businesses primarily in the fields of artificial intelligence and health technologies. Their approach involves combining innovative ideas with long-term financial backing to ensure sustainable growth. Aegis Ventures distinguishes itself from competitors by emphasizing the creation of companies that not only aim for profitability but also strive to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and affordability, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$26.3MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition in AI healthcare startups may dilute market share.
AI reliance poses ethical and regulatory challenges in healthcare.
Partnership with Northwell Holdings may face integration challenges.

Differentiation

Aegis Ventures partners with industry leaders to launch transformative companies.
Focus on AI and health technologies for impactful societal solutions.
Unique collaboration with Northwell Holdings to create innovative healthcare platforms.

Upsides

AI-driven personalized medicine aligns with Aegis Ventures' healthcare innovation focus.
AI in telehealth improves patient engagement, benefiting Aegis' virtual care initiatives.
AI-based diagnostic tools support Optain's market entry and growth.

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