Technical Artist

This is a remote role in the US.

Pay Range: $50/hr - $55/hr

Our client is a leader in the tech and VR space. Help build chcaracter pipelines as a Technical Artist for world-class products that span AR, VR, MR, and mobile. They are focused on building people-first experiences.

The Technical Artist is responsible for exploring/creating art pipelines, and building assets that help teams execute designs that will define the future of VR and mobile products.

Responsibilities:

• Character asset delivery from vendor to engine
• Asset setup, preparation and polish including skinning and optimizations for automated intake system
• Partner closely with the engineering, tech art and design teams
• Review and prioritize work across multiple projects.
• Support the creation of templatized digital clothing assets.
• Responsible for outlining asset authoring guidelines, process and pipeline as needed.
• Work with engineers and technical artists to build tools and support for asset creation pipelines.
• Asset optimization - topology reduction, draw call reduction, texture baking, etc.
• Work closely with engineers to implement interactive objects and systems.
• Quickly solve issues with your cross-functional leads.
• Collaborate and iterate based on the team's needs.
• Develop broad technical expertise in a unique asset pipeline to assist in a wide variety of technical and artistic tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in either the game or film industries in either Artist or Technical Artist roles
• Experience communicating in a multi-disciplinary team, including engineers, artists, and designers
• Experience with one or more commercial game engines (e.g. Unreal or Unity)
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and asset creation packages like Maya, Houdini, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, ZBrush, Knald, Marmoset, Photoshop, etc.
• Able to locate and resolve content and asset quality issues using proprietary editors.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Task driven, self-motivated, proactive & works well under deadlines
• Generalist knowledge in skills such as lighting, animation, physics and particle system.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Must be a quick learner and able to adapt to bespoke legacy technology and methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or masters degree in 3D Art/Design
• Python coding knowledge
• Professional content development experience, including shipping one or more titles
• Prior virtual reality experience
• Knowledge of emerging technologies

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50/hr - $55/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

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This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• And much more