IDR, Inc. | Technical Artist (437861)

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.