Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently seeking a Sr. Technical Artist  with heavy VR / XR / Gaming experience for a 6+ month contract opportunity with a leading technology client. This role is remote, with a 9 AM - 6 PM PST schedule and up to 40 hours per week. W2 with benefits will be offered to those working 30+ hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Over two years of hands-on experience in technical art roles, contributing to the successful release of at least one to two game titles.

• Proficient in developing and refining content creation workflows, ensuring seamless asset integration into game engines.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Extensive experience with the Unity engine, including recent projects, and a solid understanding of its functionalities.

• Skilled in scripting languages such as C#, Python, and MEL, with a track record of creating custom tools and scripts to enhance art pipelines

• Demonstrated ability to profile in-game assets and provide actionable optimization recommendations to improve performance.

Platform Experience:

• Hands-on experience developing for various platforms, including VR, mobile, PC, and console environments.

Artistic Tools and Techniques:

• Proficient in Unity's Visual Scripting and VFX Graph for creating dynamic visual effects.

• Experienced in working with materials and shaders within Unity, utilizing tools like Shader Graph and Amplify Shader Editor.

• Familiar with Unity's animation and rigging tools, including keyframing, joint and locator setup, and implementing physics-based simulations for both rigid and soft body dynamics.

Portfolio:

• A strong portfolio showcasing executed technical art projects, reflecting both technical proficiency and artistic sensibility.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefits
• eLearning & Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week, and the assignment must last a minimum of 10 weeks.

If you’re passionate about VR/XR, game design, and creating engaging training experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply now to chat with a recruiter and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

This position has an application deadline on June 30, 2025.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.