Aquent is hiring : Technical Artist in California

Overview Join a leading tech company revolutionizing how people connect and share. As a Technical Artist IV, you will be an integral part of the Design Studio team, crafting creative tools used by millions. Your expertise in shader development and creative coding will directly shape the future of visual expression on one of the world’s most popular platforms. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including generative AI models, and collaborate with top-tier designers and engineers. This is a chance to push the boundaries of creativity and technology, empowering users with innovative tools and shaping the future of visual storytelling.

Base pay range : $59.00 / hr - $65.00 / hr. The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Responsibilities Collaborate with engineers and designers to develop creative tools, translating design concepts into functional code.

Create, prototype, optimize, and profile custom shaders, pushing the limits of visual effects.

Design and manage technical production pipelines, including developing tools and functional prototypes.

Effectively communicate strategic thinking and creative / technical decisions to diverse partners.

Actively give and receive feedback to ensure the development of high-quality products.

Must-Have Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience shipping products with stringent runtime performance constraints.

Extensive experience in shader languages (GLSL, Metal), with a focus on creating shaders from scratch.

Experience in real-time content authoring (VFX / animation / lighting).

Proficiency in creative coding frameworks such as openFrameworks, Processing, Cinder, or Three.js.

Programming experience with JavaScript, Java, C++, or C#.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively on cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.

Solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals.

A portfolio showcasing technical skills and exceptional craft.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience working on shaders for mobile creative tools.

Product design background for mobile / creative tools.

Experience with graphics engineering or advanced knowledge of computer graphics fundamentals.

Compensation and Benefits The target hiring compensation range for this role is $59.01 to $65.57 per hour. Compensation is based on factors including education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Our eligible talent receive benefits such as subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. We are an equal-opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Client Description Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to empower people to build community and bring the world closer together. They value diversity and inclusion to build better products and experiences for everyone.

Working Here Be part of their mission of community building.

Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry.

Operate in an Agile environment with constant iteration and problem solving.

Contribute to products that empower more than 3 billion people to share ideas and support others.

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