Job Description
We are seeking a Technical Artist with a strong background in pipeline development and 3D asset processing to join our team. This role is ideal for candidates experienced in automating and optimizing 3D asset workflows using Python and Houdini.
About the Role
As a Technical Artist specializing in pipeline and asset processing, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable systems for processing large volumes of 3D assets. You will collaborate closely with both Art and Engineering teams to streamline asset ingestion, conversion, and deployment workflows, leveraging procedural tools and cloud infrastructure.
Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and optimize 3D asset processing pipelines using Python and Houdini.
• Automate asset conversion, validation, and publishing workflows for cloud-based environments.
• Integrate and manage distributed render and processing jobs using OpenCue or similar cloud orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to identify workflow bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions.
• Provide technical support and documentation for pipeline tools and processes.
• Ensure asset quality and consistency across large-scale production environments.
• Contribute to the development of procedural systems for asset generation and manipulation.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist, Pipeline TD, or similar role focused on asset processing.
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with Houdini
• Experience with cloud-based render management and job orchestration (e.g., OpenCue, Deadline, or similar).
• Solid understanding of 3D asset formats, conversion processes, and pipeline best practices.
• Experience building tools, UIs, and workflows for artists and technical teams.
• Familiarity with dependency graph-based procedural systems.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with USD (Universal Scene Description) for asset interchange.
• Experience working in large-scale, distributed production environments.
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.