Technical Artist - Maya / MOBU at Apex Systems

Location: Vancouver, BC 

Number of openings: 1

Estimated start date: ASAP

Estimated end date: 18-month contract

Daily schedule and OT estimate: 9-6PM PST with 15% OT buffer

Equipment required: Yes

Technical Artist

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Artist, with a proven track record in developing and maintaining Maya and Motionbuilder tools for artists and animators.  In this position, you are expected to develop and support tools that empower artists and animators to achieve our projects art and animation quality goals.  It is important that you have good communication skills and able to collaboratively work with peers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement fast, elegant, data driven Maya and MotionBuilder content creation tools
• Support the art and animation teams with any Maya & Mobu technical issues they may have
• Create and maintain concise documentation, and provide training related to Maya & MotionBuilder tools
• Proactively identify new techniques and technologies that will improve our content creation workflows and pipelines
• Be a positive and creative force in the team, working in a manner that supports and encourages a diverse and inclusive culture

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of experience with Maya & MotionBuilder Python scripting and API development of artist and animator friendly tools
• Proven track record of continuously improving content pipelines
• Understanding of data driven art content pipelines
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver, great communicator
• Unreal Engine 4 experience is a huge plus
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Passion for the industry and an understanding of industry trends and technologies
• BA is preferred but not required – professional work experience is required

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystemsinc.com or 844-463-6178.