Prototyper IV

Prototyper IV

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Prototyper IV for an ONSITE opportunity.

Position Title: Prototyper IV

Location: Sausalito, CA 94965 (Onsite)

Anticipated Start Date: June 15, 2025

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $75.73/hr-$80.48/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Role Overview

A leading technology research lab is seeking a Senior Character Artist Prototyper to help invent the future of digital presence in the Metaverse. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with creative directors, technical artists, research scientists, and engineers to explore complex research problems and create immersive demos showcasing state-of-the-art AR/VR avatar technologies. The work produced will help define the future vision for digital avatars and will be shared with top-level leadership to inspire and set direction for future metaverse initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly iterate on digital character-focused demos and prototypes in small, nimble teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize digital assets for real-time applications.
• Create and texture character models, clothing assets, and hair/groom using industry-standard tools.
• Develop asset blueprints in Unreal or Unity game engines.
• Translate technical terminology for diverse stakeholders to drive understanding and buy-in.
• Identify potential roadblocks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Optimize models and textures for real-time rendering.

Required Experience & Skills

• Show Reels/Portfolios must be included at the top of the resume.
• 5+ years as a CG character and hardsurface modeler (Maya/Zbrush).
• Proficiency in creating asset blueprints within Unreal/Unity.
• Skilled in texturing, clothing asset creation, and grooms/hair using Substance, Marvelous, Maya, or similar tools.
• Strong communication skills, with proven ability to explain technical concepts to varied stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of asset optimization for real-time rendering (models, textures).

Preferred Experience

• 7-8 years of overall experience.
• Experience with shipped AAA games and/or film content development.
• AR/VR project experience.
• Familiarity with digital asset pipelines for VFX and video games.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.
• Houdini experience (plus).
• Interest in AI (plus).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Houdini
• Python programming
• 2D art background
• AR/VR experience
• Interest in AI

Education

• Degrees/Certifications: Not required

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Texture assets and collaborate closely with game developers.
• Work with a creative mindset to deliver high-quality digital character assets.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords: Character Artist, Maya/ZBrush Modeling, Unreal Engine / Unity Assets, Real-time Optimization, Texturing & Grooming (Substance, Marvelous), AR/VR Avatars, Digital Human Pipeline

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238635 when responding to this ad.

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