Insight Global is hiring : Technical Artist (Animation Systems) in Los Angeles

Job Description

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 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 avatar 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 and share best practices with cross-functional partners.

Diagnose and fix bugs, and quickly resolve issues with cross-functional leads.

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Required Skills & Experience

Demonstrated expertise in understanding the 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 and real-time profiling and optimization techniques.

Portfolio showcasing character rigging experience in a DCC tool (e.g., Maya).

Experience working with version control systems (Git, Perforce, etc.).

Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of the underlying technology and tools necessary to power advanced avatar systems.

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.

Effective communication skills across team members, including engineers and artists.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Proven track record in 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.

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

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