Character Technical Artist

2 weeks ago

Sunnyvale, California, United States Aquent Talent Full time

Play a role in bringing technology to the world. We are looking for a hardworking, dedicated, and results-oriented 3D Tech Artist. You would join a team building simulation art assets. Our client is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or store experience we deliver is the result of us making each others ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. Its the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, youll do more than join something - youll add something.

As a Character Tech Artist in the AIML Simulation group, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovation-focused organization within our client that is developing simulations and generating synthetic data. You will be able to work on highly ambitious, high-reward, and impactful simulation projects. This team has a strong focus on enabling AIML-based features and products. Our ideal team member is fearless when it comes to trying new things and is willing to iterate on ideas. We value team members who can quickly prototype, iterating all the way to high-quality implementations. Moreover, we value team members who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed character models in a realistic style, including meshes, materials, blend shapes.
  • Work with pipeline and asset generation tools to generate and vary character models. Collaborate on improving the tools.
  • Assist in bringing new rendering techniques and materials generation techniques into our pipeline

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience working as a Character Modeler in animation, VFX and/or video games
  • Skilled at modern human character modeling:
    • Digital sculpting, modeling, simulating, and command of mesh topology.
    • Understanding of shading, lighting, structure, texturing and materials.
    • Deep knowledge of anatomy-based character rigging, deformation, motion, and etc.
  • Experienced Maya user
  • Experience with Maya, Houdini, or other DCCs programming APIs
  • Intermediate to high level Python for data creation and usage in formats like JSON NICE TO HAVE:
  • Expertise in using/extending/designing digital asset pipelines that can handle large-scale character generation and customization such as for feature films and games.
  • Experience with hair/fur systems (e.g., XGen, Houdini Groom)
  • Familiarity with USD format and tools
  • C++ programming experience

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $39.13 to $43.48 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 gets 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.

Client Description

Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.

Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.

One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.

Here are some more things you can expect:

  • Wi-fi equipped shuttle service
  • Free parking
  • Onsite cafeteria

WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:
– You're paid weekly
– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)
– Access to Fidelity 401(k)
– Access to FSA Program
– Direct deposit for your pay check
– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals)
– Access to free online courses via Aquent's Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/
– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com
– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your assignment to make sure you're happy and progressing according to your expectations (we're also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you're close to wrapping up)

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