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The Select Group · 2 days ago

Technical Artist - Tools

Seattle, WA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Focus on improving the visual quality and development of 3D graphics used in training computer vision and machine learning algorithms through content, lighting, rendering, tools, pipelines, and innovative solutions.

Push visual boundaries and develop new methodologies for solving complex synthetic data content challenges for offline and real-time environments.

Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop synthetic data content for computer vision and machine learning technologies and bring the vision to life.

Qualification

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Technical Artist3D ModelingCreative Tools DevelopmentArt PipelinesGame EnginesVR/AR TechnologySupporting Art DisciplinesMayaVRayPerforcePyQTPython ScriptingAPIsFunctional ProgrammingObject Oriented ProgrammingFTrackShotgunProduction Management SoftwareAutomationProcedural Content DevelopmentHigh Fidelity Asset DevelopmentFilmVFXVRARMR ExperiencesExternal Teams CollaborationDocumentationMultiple ApplicationsSubstance

Required

At least 10 years of experience as a Technical Artist

Hands-on experience with 3D modeling - not looking for graphic design

Good understanding of developing creative tools for artists. Someone who has experience building art pipelines and creative pipelines. (game engines or VR/AR technology)

Experience supporting various art disciplines like character art, environment art, etc.

Experience building tools for Maya, VRay, Perforce, PyQT

Experience with Python scripting in Maya

Able to quickly learn new API’s, programs and develop usable code that fits into the larger team goals using functional and Object Oriented Programming approaches

Experience developing for FTrack, Shotgun or equivalent production management software

An eye towards automation and procedural content development solutions

Knowledge of high fidelity asset development techniques for games, film, VFX, VR, AR, and MR experiences

Able to lead small initiatives without significant oversight

Experience working with external teams, documentation, and training others

Proficiency in multiple applications like Maya, Vray, Substance, Houdini or others

Experience with offline and realtime rendering solutions