Lead Technical Artist

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Job Title :

Lead Technical Artist

Department :

Arts and Sciences | Art

The Lichen Research and Art Project is a group of faculty, staff and students working in the Living Art and Ecology Lab at The Ohio State University. We are learning with lichens and drawing inspiration from their symbiotic lifestyles. Our process includes spending time with them, reading about them, involving scientists, conducting workshops, creating artworks, organizing exhibitions, symposiums, developing technological interfaces, and ethical protocols.

The Lead Technical Artist will collaborate with faculty and students in the Living Art and Ecology Lab to develop immersive virtual reality experiences for the “Lichen Metaverse” project. This role integrates artistic vision with technical execution, focusing on 3D character design, animation, and environmental storytelling using tools such as Unity, Maya, Blender, and Cinema 4D. The artist will contribute to the creation of symbiotic narratives and non-human worlds, supporting interdisciplinary research and creative expression.

This is a temporary, part-time, grant funded position that will end on or before December 31, 2025.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.