Lucid Consulting Group | Senior-Level 3D Artist

Lucid Consulting was established to offer a curated community of on-demand experts with broad professional skills and experience. We are a people-focused, customer-driven consulting firm that helps organizations drive growth, adapt to change, and create value. Our deep technical, financial, and marketing capabilities help to deliver transformative solutions and consulting capabilities for a broad list of clients.

We put your skills and expertise to work by pairing you with high-impact projects at highly competitive rates.

As a Motion Graphics Artist at The Initiative, you will have the opportunity to develop cutting edge Motion Graphics & visual effects for a truly exciting AAA project.

The Initiative is seeking a creative and highly motivated Motion Graphics Artist. You will work alongside the UI/UX Director & Art Director to pioneer world class motion graphics for futuristic/sci-fi Augmented Reality assets. In this position, you will be responsible for defining our AR visual identity and developing the style guide for a core pillar of the project.

Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is building UI / UX for the Perfect Dark game.

• Key projects: This role will contribute to Perfect Dark.

• Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm: See job description

Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition

• What makes this role interesting? – This role provides the opportunity to be a part of Team Perfect Dark, working on a beloved franchise that is highly anticipated by our players.

• Unique Selling Points: N/A

Hours: Mondays – Fridays (40 hours/week)

Location: Remote (must follow PST hours)

Start Date: 03/10/2025

End Date: 06/30/2025 (with a chance of extension)

Salary: $84,240- $92,664 annually

We seek applicants with prior experience as contractors or full-time employees (FTE) at Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, we welcome applications for entry-level or junior consultant roles, as well as from individuals with a strong industry background aligned with the listed requirements.

This opportunity is open to individuals authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship and C2C opportunities are not available at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the UI/UX Director to create industry leading Motion Graphics and visual effects, working from initial design ideation through to final integration in engine.

• Design cutting edge Motion Graphics that support the project core vision, world building & product goals.

• Work closely with Engineers and Tech team to drive and define implementation solutions and pipelines to a meticulous standard.

• An obsessive eye for detail and excellence.

• Drive the development of Style Guides and Process Guides.

• Communicate proactively and effectively in portfolio reviews with key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience designing world class Motion Graphics for game/film or media industry.

• A Portfolio that showcases a breadth of experience and talent in cutting edge Motion Graphics.

• Extensive experience skillset in Motion Graphics development and pipelines.

• Extensive experience with industry leading motion graphic software (After Effects etc).

• Experience with industry leading 3D software packages (Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max etc)

• Experience with visual development software tools. (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)

• A strong and proven skillset using color theory, composition, layout, typography, and iconography.

• A strong passion for both playing and developing games.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present and articulate ideas clearly.

• Autonomous and pro-active in your work, requiring minimal management overhead.

Software applications required for this role:

-Extensive experience skillset in Motion Graphics development and pipelines.

-Extensive experience with industry leading motion graphic software (After Effects etc).

-Experience with industry leading 3D software packages (Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max etc)

-Experience with visual development software tools. (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)

Bonus:

• Production experience with modern real time game engines such as Unreal.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Minimum 5-7 years experience with Motion graphics experience.
2. Minimum 5-7 years experience with 3D software package and visual development software tools.
3. Minimum 5-7 years experience with Game development experience and commercial game engines.

NOTE:

We seek applicants with prior experience as contractors or full-time employees (FTE) at Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, we welcome applications for entry-level or junior consultant roles, as well as from individuals with a strong industry background aligned with the listed requirements.

This opportunity is open to individuals authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship and C2C opportunities are not available at this time.