Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ... Ability to interact and collaborate with the immediate team, as well as junior and senior ...
Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ... Ability to interact and collaborate with the immediate team, as well as junior and senior ...
Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ... Ability to interact and collaborate with the immediate team, as well as junior and senior ...
Technical Artist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$123K - $147K/yr
Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ... Ability to interact and collaborate with the immediate team, as well as junior and senior ...
Sr. Graphic Designer/Production Artist (Kids Apparel)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Utilize both 2D/3D assets to finalize artwork scale, placement, and execution for production-ready ... Ability to direct and guide junior artists and work with team to create production ready art
Sr. Graphic Designer/Production Artist (Kids Apparel)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Utilize both 2D/3D assets to finalize artwork scale, placement, and execution for production-ready ... Ability to direct and guide junior artists and work with team to create production ready art
3D Motion Graphics Artist - Junior (Remote)
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
$50K - $65K/yr
PTO
Integrate 3D animations seamlessly with 2D motion graphics for cohesive visual narratives. Client ... Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and techniques to foster growth. * Promote a culture ...
3D Motion Graphics Artist - Junior (Remote)
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
$50K - $65K/yr
PTO
Integrate 3D animations seamlessly with 2D motion graphics for cohesive visual narratives. Client ... Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and techniques to foster growth. * Promote a culture ...
Flame Artist
New York, NY · On-site
$125K - $295K/yr
Perform complex 2D and 3D compositing, beauty retouching, rig removal, and CGI integration ... Oversee junior artists and assistant Flame artists, delegating tasks and reviewing their work for ...
Flame Artist
New York, NY · On-site
$125K - $295K/yr
Perform complex 2D and 3D compositing, beauty retouching, rig removal, and CGI integration ... Oversee junior artists and assistant Flame artists, delegating tasks and reviewing their work for ...
Reallusion Character Creator 3D Artist
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$104K - $109K/yr
We would also expect you to be able to create your own 2D Textures as well as be able to import ... If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ...
Reallusion Character Creator 3D Artist
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$104K - $109K/yr
We would also expect you to be able to create your own 2D Textures as well as be able to import ... If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ...
Reallusion Character Creator 3D Artist
Winston Salem, NC · On-site +1
$104K - $109K/yr
We would also expect you to be able to create your own 2D Textures as well as be able to import ... If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ...
Reallusion Character Creator 3D Artist
Winston Salem, NC · On-site +1
$104K - $109K/yr
We would also expect you to be able to create your own 2D Textures as well as be able to import ... If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ...
If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ... 2D Textures.
If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the ... 2D Textures.
The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community ... Able to mentor junior staff to succeed in the project and their careers Qualifications Preferred ...
The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community ... Able to mentor junior staff to succeed in the project and their careers Qualifications Preferred ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Mentor and coach junior animators, helping them refine their artistic skills and technical ... Expert-level proficiency in 2D and 3D animation tools such as After Effects, Spine, Maya, and ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Mentor and coach junior animators, helping them refine their artistic skills and technical ... Expert-level proficiency in 2D and 3D animation tools such as After Effects, Spine, Maya, and ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Mentor and coach junior animators, helping them refine their artistic skills and technical ... Expert-level proficiency in 2D and 3D animation tools such as After Effects, Spine, Maya, and ...
Animator IV
Reno, NV · On-site +1
$105K - $120K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Mentor and coach junior animators, helping them refine their artistic skills and technical ... Expert-level proficiency in 2D and 3D animation tools such as After Effects, Spine, Maya, and ...
3D Animation Lead
Denver, NC · On-site +1
The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ... For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility hascreated award-winning feature films and TV ...
3D Animation Lead
Denver, NC · On-site +1
The lead also coaches junior artists, collaborates with other departments, and supports production ... For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility hascreated award-winning feature films and TV ...
Designer | Healthcare
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community ... Strong 2D and 3D graphics skills essential * Fluent knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop ...
Designer | Healthcare
Milwaukee, WI · On-site
The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community ... Strong 2D and 3D graphics skills essential * Fluent knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop ...
Project Designer
Miami, FL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Research and incorporate artistic elements into designs as needed * Ensure design specifications ... and junior staff work product * Ability to work and problem-solve with other disciplines and ...
Project Designer
Miami, FL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Research and incorporate artistic elements into designs as needed * Ensure design specifications ... and junior staff work product * Ability to work and problem-solve with other disciplines and ...
Project Designer
Miami, FL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Research and incorporate artistic elements into designs as needed * Ensure design specifications ... and junior staff work product * Ability to work and problem-solve with other disciplines and ...
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Project Designer
Miami, FL · On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Research and incorporate artistic elements into designs as needed * Ensure design specifications ... and junior staff work product * Ability to work and problem-solve with other disciplines and ...
Associate Creative Director (Motion Graphic Design)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$53 - $65/hr
... artists to execute exemplary campaigns. This role is for someone ready to lead and help shape a ... Mentor, encourage and guide Art Directors, Designers and Jr. Designers * Work with the Theatrical ...
Associate Creative Director (Motion Graphic Design)
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$53 - $65/hr
... artists to execute exemplary campaigns. This role is for someone ready to lead and help shape a ... Mentor, encourage and guide Art Directors, Designers and Jr. Designers * Work with the Theatrical ...
Associate Creative Director (Motion Graphic Design)
Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
$67 - $85/hr
... artists to execute exemplary campaigns. This role is for someone ready to lead and help shape a ... Mentor, encourage and guide Art Directors, Designers and Jr. Designers * Work with the Theatrical ...
Associate Creative Director (Motion Graphic Design)
Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
$67 - $85/hr
... artists to execute exemplary campaigns. This role is for someone ready to lead and help shape a ... Mentor, encourage and guide Art Directors, Designers and Jr. Designers * Work with the Theatrical ...
Senior 3D Motion Designer
Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $119K/yr
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Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...
Senior 3D Motion Designer
Austin, TX · On-site
$105K - $119K/yr
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Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...
Senior 3D Motion Designer
$105K - $119K/yr
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Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...
Senior 3D Motion Designer
$105K - $119K/yr
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Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...
Senior 3D Motion Designer
$105K - $119K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...
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Senior 3D Motion Designer
$105K - $119K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with 5-8 years of ... Real-time rendering or interactive 3D experience. * 2D motion graphics experience, especially for ...
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$123K - $147K/yr
Full-time
Posted 11 days ago
Job description
Position Summary
Bring our games to life as a translator between art and engineering, working closely with the game studio artists and engineers to ensure that the player-facing vision for the game is achieved. Other duties include managing and improving the content creation pipeline, working with game artists on asset implementation, and staying current on game industry tools and processes.
*Requires experience working with game development software, excellent coding skills, and a good eye for detail.
Essential Job Functions:
Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games.
Participate in the planning, architecting, and implementing of game functionality.
Identify and fix code errors and performance bottlenecks.
Ensure the optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of games.
Experience with memory and space optimization.
Knowledge of scripting, animation, session management, and textures.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Assist Artists and Engineers with technical issues related to the art pipeline.
Assist with documenting best practices.
Our studio is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This role requires on-site presence 4 days a week.
QualificationsTraining and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant work experience in technical art, animation, or relevant field.
1 year game development experience or academic equivalent is an asset but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of Godot, Unity, Unreal, or equivalent game engine.
Understanding of versioning software i.e. Git (Preferred), Perforce, CVS, Alien Brain or similar.
Experience with game assets (examples: meshes, animations, materials).
Experience in profiling and optimizing game and render performance (GPU and CPU).
Understanding of game design process, and experience working with game development team.
Ability to identify errors and troubleshoot.
Ability to interact and collaborate with the immediate team, as well as junior and senior colleagues.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions: The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations
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