Tools and Pipeline Technical Artist

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IDR is seeking a Tools and Pipeline Technical Artist to join one of our top clients in an exciting, unannounced R&D project. If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for establishing and improving systems, tools, rigs, assets, and workflows that enhance the creativity of artists and facilitate the production of top-notch art content, we invite you to apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Tools and Pipeline Technical Artist:

• Collaborate with the Tech Art Team and Engineering to build an art pipeline framework and artist-facing tools for Character Art, Environment Art, Animation, Rigging, VFX.

• Quickly learn internal artist-based tools, modify and add new features as required; analyze and resolve bugs.

• Engage with end users to understand requirements and validate desired functionality when tool work is completed.

• Participate in team discussions and planning, break down tasks and provide time estimates for execution.

• Handle constructive criticism, participate in peer code reviews, and manage end user feedback.

• Troubleshoot production issues with tools and art creation workflows.

Required Skills for Tools and Pipeline Technical Artist:

• 6+ years of experience as a technical artist in games or related industries.

• Expertise with Maya, Unreal Engine 5, and scripting in Python.

• Experience working with 3D character-based, game production pipelines.

• Experience with and commitment to building long-term maintainable, testable, portable, and stable systems.

• Experience authoring UIs within artist dccs such as Maya, Unreal 5, Substance, Photoshop, etc.

• Experience using version control systems; Perforce and Git.

• Highly proficient communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking skills, particularly as it pertains to translating artistic requirements to sustainable workflow design.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package.

• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

• Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization.

• Close-knit and team-oriented culture.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row.

IDR is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable Fair Chance laws.

To comply with civil rights laws, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, gender, and veteran status. This information is confidential, optional, and will not affect your application. You may access this form here.

Pursuant to pay transparency laws, salary ranges and benefits will be disclosed where required by law. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@idr-in.com

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