Digital Art Director - Yuga Labs (Remote)
Yuga Labs is a web3 company exploring big ideas in identity, ownership, utility, and interoperability to push the crypto and NFT space forward. As The Defiant recently said, "The story of Yuga Labs is one where the improbable has become reality in the blink of an eye." Since debuting with our flagship collection Bored Ape Yacht Club in April 2021, we’ve created new IP for the ape ecosystem (Mutant Ape Yacht Club, Bored Ape Kennel Club), acquired other top collections (CryptoPunks and Meebits), and pulled off successful events (ApeFest) and partnerships (Rolling Stone). And we made both web3 and gaming history — the biggest NFT mint ever followed by a game demo with record-breaking synchronized player participation — for our newest initiative, Otherside.
Our Team
Creative is our product. It’s at the center of everything Yuga does. This team is made up of multidisciplinary designers, illustrators, 3D artists, writers, art directors, and creative directors who work across all of our projects and brands.
Who We’re Looking For
We are hiring a 3D Art Director to join our Creative team. We have tons to do, building the future of web3, and we need help building our 3D team and capabilities. You’ll be part of a tight team of multidisciplinary creatives focused on developing new worlds, characters, and interactive experiences.
The Job
Develop creative concepts and visual identity for a number of different initiatives alongside a multidisciplinary team of creatives and producers.
Be the source of design truth for projects from concept to execution.
Provide mood boards, style frames, and other forms of reference to create an aligned vision with our internal teams and agency partners.
Self-manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Show interest in current design trends, techniques, and processes, and help keep the team up to speed.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure 3D assets reflect the vision and intent of the Creative team.
Coherently present creative to the internal team, clients, and partners
Your Skills
Strong artistic vision and an ability to understand creative and strategic goals of a project.
Expert-level proficiency in industry-standard 3D software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, or Unity.
Strong understanding of rigging, lighting, shading, texturing, and other 3D design principles.
Experience managing a team of 3D artists and providing constructive feedback and guidance.
Strong problem solving skills to handle complex creative and technical challenges.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Prefer experience with 3D asset pipelines for real-time game engines.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $160,000 to $190,000. The actual annual salary paid for this position will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skills, prior experiences, training, company needs, and current market demands. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future. This position may also be eligible for salary increases, bonuses, equity awards, and benefits.
What We Offer
Working with the best-in-class talent creating innovative technologies and bringing the forefront of culture to web3
Exposure to innovative technologies in cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and game development
Collaboration with blue chip projects and AAA studios and partners
Great internal growth and development
100% remote
Competitive compensation, benefits, and perks
Apply anyway.
We believe true innovation in web3 requires diversity in perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. But historically marginalized groups are underrepresented in the space, not just as participants but as leaders and creators. Luckily, we — and every web3 company — have the opportunity to bake necessary process and mindset shifts into our company DNA from the early days.
To help build a web3 that’s diverse and inclusive, we strive to build Yuga’s workplace to be diverse and inclusive. Not just how we do things day to day, but who does them and who decides what needs to be done.
So if you’re excited about one of our roles but your resume doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, please apply anyway. If you’re enthusiastic about web3 but come from an industry you think is unrelated, apply anyway. If you’re a great thinker and doer, apply anyway. The fate of web3 kiiinda depends on it.
Life at Yuga Labs
At Yuga Labs, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're shaping the future of identity, community, and technology—an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.
As a remote-first company, we encourage our employees to care for their whole selves through comprehensive medical benefits, generous paid-time off, paid parental leave, retirement plans, company social events, wellness programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Yuga Labs applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any Yuga Labs applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Yuga Labs Benefits Team (accommodations@yugalabs.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.
