Technical Artist

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Technical Artist for our client who is a American Video Game Developer and Publisher.

You’ll join the Character-Based Artist Studio Team to help build foundational ideas and concepts for a leader in the gaming industry including e-sports, e-tournaments, and entertainment.

• This is a 6 - 12 month opportunity.
• The role is located in Los Angeles, California and is remote working West Coast Hours.

• Provide technical support to Artists and collect data to further improve the tools they use.
• Identify and build foundational pipelines and tools.
• Identify gaps in tools & workflows and make recommendations to :eadership for targeted improvements.
• Collaborate with Production to develop a long-term strategy to maintain and evolve the art workflows.
• Build relationships with the Artists and Engineers to understand their needs and provide consultation on tool and pipeline development.
• Provide guidance and support to Technical Artists in the form of code reviews, testing, and feedback.

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist in Games or Related Industries.
• Experience in Mobile and or AAA Development (high-budget, high-profile video games).
• Expertise in content creation and tool development in Digital Content Creation Software Tools especially Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Designer/Painter
• Proficiency in Python Programming & working in Unreal Engine.
• Candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an Art Test.
• Strong understanding of the Game Asset Art Pipeline.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• * To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our Recruitment Team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.