Technical Artist

Overview

Placement Type : Temporary

Salary : $50-55 Hourly

Start Date : 10.20.2025

This is a remote role in the US.

Pay Range : $50 / hr - $55 / hr

Our client is a leader in the tech and VR space. Help build chcaracter pipelines as a Technical Artist for world-class products that span AR, VR, MR, and mobile. They are focused on building people-first experiences.

The Technical Artist is responsible for exploring / creating art pipelines, and building assets that help teams execute designs that will define the future of VR and mobile products.

Responsibilities :

• Character asset delivery from vendor to engine
• Asset setup, preparation and polish including skinning and optimizations for automated intake system
• Partner closely with the engineering, tech art and design teams
• Review and prioritize work across multiple projects.
• Support the creation of templatized digital clothing assets.
• Responsible for outlining asset authoring guidelines, process and pipeline as needed.
• Work with engineers and technical artists to build tools and support for asset creation pipelines.
• Asset optimization - topology reduction, draw call reduction, texture baking, etc.
• Work closely with engineers to implement interactive objects and systems.
• Quickly solve issues with your cross-functional leads.
• Collaborate and iterate based on the team's needs.
• Develop broad technical expertise in a unique asset pipeline to assist in a wide variety of technical and artistic tasks.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $50 / hr - $55 / hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include :

About Aquent Talent :

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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