Technical Environment Artist

Overview

This is a hybrid role in Redmond, WA.
Pay Range: $40/hr – $42/hr​

Our client is a AAA game studio currently looking for a Technical Artist who will support and work with the environment art team in proving and defining visual quality. This position requires a candidate with a high amount of technical experience or computer science background.

Responsibilities​​

• Read, understand, communicate and when required implement rendering and game engine features
• Work with tools developers to augment and enhance content creation and level tools
• Shader development and debugging in hlsl and node-based systems
• Tools and Pipeline development/debugging in python, C# or C++
• Ensure levels and content are meeting memory and performance targets using pix or renderdoc
• Analyze and improve visual quality in all areas of Environment Art​

Qual​ifications and Skills

• 4+ years of professional development experience on pc and consoles
• Shipped multiple AAA games on consoles and PC
• Eye for composition, form, light, shade, color and detail
• Deep knowledge of art production pipelines, workflows, and DCC packages
• skilled with C++, C#, hlsl, python,
• Deep knowledge of game rendering, lighting, and shading
• Highly Experienced developing for Autodesk Maya and Houdini
• Experience with performance and optimization across multiple platforms.
• Extensive experience with large game engines such as UE4, CryEngine or Unity​​

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40/hr – $42/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent: 

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets. 

This includes:

• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
• And much more