Technical Artist (Animation Systems)
Insight Global
Los Angeles, CA
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
A Technical Artist is the key bridge between artists and engineers, and we're seeking a passionate team member to closely work with a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of Avatars in social platforms such as Meta Horizon Worlds.
You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of the Avatars platform across VR and Mobile, with a focus on revolutionizing the avatar animation systems.
This journey promises innovation, creativity, and the opportunity to impact billions of users, shaping the future of Avatars in social platforms.
Technical Artist (Animation Systems) Responsibilities:
Partner closely with Art, Design, and Engineering teams to define, develop and maintain avatars animation systems and pipeline technologies (e.g. Avatar data creation/retargeting for face and body, state machines, behavior trees, physics-based animations)
Implement runtime logic within complex real-time environments, balancing performance limitations with creative vision
Optimize systems for performance, sharing best practices with cross-functional partners
Diagnose and fix bugs, and quickly resolve issues with cross-functional leads
We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, 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 Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
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Skills and Requirements
Demonstrated expertise at understanding inner workings of a real-time game engine (Unity, Unreal, etc)
4+ years of experience with Python and C++ in complex real-time 3D applications and game engines
Experience with game/real-time profiling and optimization techniques
Portfolio showcasing character rigging experience in a DCC (e.g. Maya)
Experience working with version control systems (Git, Perforce, etc.)
Problem-solving skills understanding the underlying technology and tools necessary to power an advanced avatar system
Experience shipping products with stringent runtime performance constraints, such as complex mobile or 3D applications or games
Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment solving complex problems
Experience communicating across team members including engineers and artists Proven track record for developing animation systems and pipelines
Knowledge of emerging technologies, including VR/MR, Face and Body Tracking, USD, AI
Experience optimizing for large scale games
Experience with JS, React null
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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
About the Company
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Insight Global
We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.
Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.
Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.
Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Vehicle Allowance, Work From Home, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
2001
WEBSITE
http://www.insightglobal.net