Aquent
Technical Artist III
Aquent, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
$55 to $61 an hour
Start Date:
12.02.2024
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 contentDesign, manage and maintain the pipeline from artists and designers through to deploymentOptimize content through enhancing performance and instructing the artists and designers on asset creation, modeling and texturing best practicesManage the technical animation pipeline including developing Maya tools and plug-ins for rigging and animation, and hooking up animationsDevelop broad technical expertise to assist in a wide variety technical and artistic tasksQuickly solve issues with cross-functional leadsThrive in dynamic, fast-paced environmentJob 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 Javascript3+ years of experience in game development or film as a Technical Artist or Technical Director3+ years experience working with Unity, Unreal, or a real-time engineIn depth knowledge of Perforce, git and/or other source control systemsContent 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 companiesProven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, artists, and other technical artistsExperience with content creation software (DCCs) such as Maya, Houdini, Substance, Photoshop, etcExperience 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.
Client Description
Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.
With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it's important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone.
Working here, you'll:• Be part of their mission of community building• Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry• Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode• Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference
Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits:
https://aquent.com/talent/talent-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.
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
$55 to $61 an hour
Start Date:
12.02.2024
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 contentDesign, manage and maintain the pipeline from artists and designers through to deploymentOptimize content through enhancing performance and instructing the artists and designers on asset creation, modeling and texturing best practicesManage the technical animation pipeline including developing Maya tools and plug-ins for rigging and animation, and hooking up animationsDevelop broad technical expertise to assist in a wide variety technical and artistic tasksQuickly solve issues with cross-functional leadsThrive in dynamic, fast-paced environmentJob 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 Javascript3+ years of experience in game development or film as a Technical Artist or Technical Director3+ years experience working with Unity, Unreal, or a real-time engineIn depth knowledge of Perforce, git and/or other source control systemsContent 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 companiesProven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, artists, and other technical artistsExperience with content creation software (DCCs) such as Maya, Houdini, Substance, Photoshop, etcExperience 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.
Client Description
Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.
With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it's important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone.
Working here, you'll:• Be part of their mission of community building• Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry• Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode• Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference
Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits:
https://aquent.com/talent/talent-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.