Remote Technical Artist

Post Date

Jan 12, 2024

Location

Burlingame,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94010
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

LAX-674886

Pay Rate

$57 - $86 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A Technical Artist is the key bridge between artists and engineers, and the Horizon Technical Art team is looking for a new member to help us build the experiences, and capabilities that are core to our Metaverse efforts.



Responsibilities:

Partner with the engineering, and other partner teams to build demos/prototypes/experiences that demonstrate our platform's latest capabilities

Develop and create high-quality, optimized 3D assets, materials and shaders as needed.

Implement runtime logic within a complex real-time environment with performance limitations in mind.

Implement dynamic and responsive visual effects that enhance the player's immersive experience

Quickly solve issues with cross-functional leads.

Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Required Skills & Experience

Experience with prototyping and gameplay programming in Unity or Unreal

Expertise with multiple DCC packages (Maya, Houdini, Blender preferred)

Experience with procedural visual generation.

Expertise with multiple game engines (off the shelf, or proprietary)

Experience collaborating on multi-disciplinary teams.

Experience communicating across team members including engineers and designers.

Experience in real-time content creation (characters/environments/VFX/animation/lighting).

Experience working with version control systems (Git, Perforce, etc.)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience developing real-time experiences for VR headsets

Deep understanding of graphics pipeline, runtime behavior systems.

Self-motivated, product thinking mindset

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.