Overview
On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Social Media
Art
Prototyping
Research
Leadership
ZBrush
Blueprint
Unreal Engine
Unity
Maya
Autodesk Maya
Optimization
Real-time
Content Development
Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality
VFX
Video Games
Emerging Technologies
Houdini
Health Insurance
Insurance
Team Building
Collaboration
Wiki
Knowledge Base
Status Reports
Account Management
IT Consulting
Managed Services
Recruiting
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Security
Enterprise Architecture
Training
FOCUS
Job Details
OP is looking for a Senior Character Artist Prototyper for a leading social media company. To help invent the future of digital presence. In our Sausalito location, you will partner with our Creative Director, technical artists, research scientists, and engineers to explore complex research problems and create immersive demos that show how the state-of-the-art technologies can enable the future of AR/VR avatars. The research team develops the technologies that will enable the product groups to ship the avatars the world will see in the next 5 to 10 years. This role will work in small and nimble teams to rapidly iterate on digital character-focused demos and prototypes. These demos and research are shared with the top-level leadership and community to inspire and define a north star for our future.
Minimum Qualifications:
- More than 5 years of experience as a CG character and hardsurface modeler (Maya/Zbrush).
- Proficient in asset blueprint creation in Unreal/Unity.
- Skilled in creating textures, clothing assets, and grooming/hair.(Substance, Marvelous, Maya, or similar tools).
- Demonstrated experience translating technical terminology to drive understanding and buy-in from various stakeholders.
- Proven experience identifying potential roadblocks early and developing plans to mitigate risks.
- In-depth knowledge of assets optimization for real-time (Models and Textures).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Extensive content development experience, including shipped AAA games and/or films.
- AR/VR experience, proven experience in creating and pipeline digital assets, both for VFX and video games knowledge of emerging technologies.
- Houdini experience is a plus.
- Interest in AI is a plus.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OP monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
OP is a technology consulting and solutions company, offering advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields - including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OP team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & education. An ideal OP team member is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical excellence and a strong focus on process and methodology.
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