3D Technical Artist

Job Summary

To support the Games Analytics and Digital Twins team, the full-time 3D Technical Artist will create and optimize model assets for real-time simulations in Unreal Engine, rig MetaHuman characters, and troubleshoot visual performance issues while working remotely in the US or in a hybrid capacity in Cary, NC.

Key responsibilities

• Create and modify model assets for simulation environments in Unreal Engine, including collision volume setup
• Implement optimized lighting and camera effects, balancing visual quality with real-time performance
• Collaborate with the engineering team to convert 2D drawings into accurate 3D spaces

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Game Art, Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Technical Artist or in a similar role
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, particularly with MetaHuman Creator and animation tools
• Solid understanding of real-time rendering and performance optimization techniques
• Experience working in a version-controlled content pipeline such as Perforce or Git