Technical Artist III

4 days ago


San Francisco, United States Aquent Full time

A Technical Artist is responsible for the technical aspects of art asset development. This entails working closely with Art and Engineering to develop and support the asset pipeline, animation and rigging tools, animation rigs, and real-time effects.
Job Responsibilities:

Partner closely with the engineering and design teams to define and develop content
Design, manage and maintain the pipeline from artists and designers through to deployment
Optimize content through enhancing performance and instructing the artists and designers on asset creation, modeling and texturing best practices
Manage the technical animation pipeline including developing Maya tools and plug-ins for rigging and animation, and hooking up animations
Develop broad technical expertise to assist in a wide variety technical and artistic tasks
Quickly solve issues with cross-functional leads
Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job scope: 3-5+ years of experience working on pipeline and tools for games and film as a Technical Artist developing systems, processes and workflows.
Qualification:

3+ years experience with Maya Python/PyMEL, C#, C++ API, PySide/PyQt, or Javascript
3+ years of experience in game development or film as a Technical Artist or Technical Director
3+ years experience working with Unity, Unreal, or a real-time engine
In depth knowledge of Perforce, git and/or other source control systems
Content pipeline development experience, with emphasis on building efficient pipelines and tools for content creation and asset tracking, in AAA games, film, and/or big tech companies
Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, artists, and other technical artists
Experience with content creation software (DCCs) such as Maya, Houdini, Substance, Photoshop, etc
Experience with game optimization techniques and performance analysis


The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55 to $61 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible 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 
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.



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