Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We’re looking to hire a Technical Artist for our client who is a American Video Game Developer and Publisher.

You’ll join the Character-Based Artist Studio Team to help build foundational ideas and concepts for a leader in the gaming industry including e-sports, e-tournaments, and entertainment.

• This is a 6 - 12 month opportunity.
• The role is located in Los Angeles, California and is remote working West Coast Hours.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to Artists and collect data to further improve the tools they use.
• Identify and build foundational pipelines and tools.
• Identify gaps in tools & workflows and make recommendations to :eadership for targeted improvements.
• Collaborate with Production to develop a long-term strategy to maintain and evolve the art workflows.
• Build relationships with the Artists and Engineers to understand their needs and provide consultation on tool and pipeline development.
• Provide guidance and support to Technical Artists in the form of code reviews, testing, and feedback.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist in Games or Related Industries.
• Experience in Mobile and or AAA Development (high-budget, high-profile video games).
• Expertise in content creation and tool development in Digital Content Creation Software Tools especially Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Designer/Painter
• Proficiency in Python Programming & working in Unreal Engine.
• Candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an Art Test.
• Strong understanding of the Game Asset Art Pipeline.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our Recruitment Team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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