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Insight Global is looking for a Technical Artist to join one of the world's leading technology companies. This will be part of the Reality Labs organization which brings people around the world together through next. Join a team of artists and engineers who are passionate about creating a cutting-edge VR experience. The AR/VR Team is seeking an experienced Technical Artist to help our content teams. Technical Artists are generally 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 & rigging tools, animation rigs, real-time effects, and materials. generation Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality.

Responsibilities
Partner closely with the art, engineering and design teams to assist with the development of content for Unity, Unreal and other graphic engines
Design, manage and maintain portions of the pipeline for artists and designers through to deployment
Optimize content through enhancing workflows and instructing the artists and designers on asset creation best practices through all facets of production
Work closely with engineers to implement tools and processes directly in real-time engines and native code
Quickly solve issues with your cross-functional leads
Support and develop standalone tools and extending off the shelf software using Python APIs such as Maya, Blender and Houdini
Collaborate and iterate on tools quickly based on the team's needs and feedback
Develop technical expertise to assist in a wide variety of technical tasks

Pay range: $65-70/hr

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in game development or film as a Technical Artist
Experience writing tools using Python and PyQt/PySide
Experience extending existing content authoring software using Python APIs such as Maya, Modo or Houdini
Experience collaborating on multi-disciplinary teams
Experience communicating across team members including engineers, artists and prototypers
Knowledge of content authoring packages like Maya, Houdini, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, ZBrush, Photoshop, etc.
Knowledge of one or more source control technologies such as Perforce, Git or Mercurial
Understanding of the fundamental stages of a content pipeline

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

VR, MR and AR experience
Knowledge of emerging AI technologies
Experience with game optimization techniques
Experience working with Unity and/or Unreal

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.