Our team at Aquent is looking for a 3D Generalist to develop and implement cutting-edge 3D content and systems in a fast-paced research and development environment for a client whose HQ is in Cupertino. The individual should be a 3D generalist with experience modeling for offline and/or real time environments, synthetic data, procedural systems, machine learning, and outsourced content. The individual must be able to collaborate with cross functional teams to plan and develop various content. The ideal candidate understands content, workflow challenges, and pushing visual technical boundaries.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of AAA video game, feature film, or VFX experience
- Proficiency in multiple content applications like Maya, 3DS Max, Substance, Houdini or others
- General knowledge of off-line rendering pipelines (VRay), and real-time engines
- Proficient in automated and manual asset conversion (mesh, materials, etc)
- Proficient in physically based rendering, camera setup, lighting, scene matting, and material calibration
- Ability to deliver high-visual quality within performance/time constraints
- General knowledge of Python/PyMEL,MaxScript or C/C++
Education:
- Bachelors or Master in Computer Arts or similar; and 3+ years of industry experience
Additional Experience:
- Extremely detail-oriented, naming conventions, asset requirements, efficient, and high quality work
- Ability to identify opportunities for visual, workflow, and efficiency improvements
- Ability to work quickly and flexibly in a prototyping environment
- Desire to procedurally generate content without sacrificing artistic integrity
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $54.72 to $60.80 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Client Description
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. Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation. Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else. There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace. One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored. Here are some more things you can expect: WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:
– You’re paid weekly
– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)
– Access to Fidelity 401(k)
– Access to FSA Program
– Direct deposit for your pay check
– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)
– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/
– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com
– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)