Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a creative coder or technical artist with shader authoring in GLSL or Metal., Experience with creative coding frameworks such as openFrameworks, Processing, Cinder, or Three.js., Strong programming skills in JavaScript, Java, C++, or C# and a solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals., Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience, with a background in CS, Media Arts, or Digital Media being a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and manage the technical production pipelines for creative asset development.

Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to produce creative tools and assets.

Translate designs into code and develop shaders for various creative elements.

Quickly address and solve issues in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job description

Our Client, an Internet Content & Information company, is looking for a Technical Artist for their Remote location.

Responsibilities:

Technical Artist / Creative Coder is responsible for the technical aspects of creative asset development.
This entails working closely with Design and Engineering to support and develop the production pipeline, develop shaders, and translate designs into code.
The focus of the role will be building creative tools.
There is a significant amount of production – shared writing and design development integration for things including filters, text effects, video transitions, and other types of creative elements.
The individual will be joining Instagram Design Studio, working alongside designers and creative coders.
The ideal candidate will work on product (and more specifically) creative tools for Instagram.
This is a great opportunity to work on creative tools that will be used by millions of people.
The individual will work with Client emerging technology and GenAI models, which is exciting!
Partner closely with the engineering and design teams to produce creative assets by developing shaders and translating designs into code
Design and manage the technical production pipelines, including developing tools and functional prototypes
Quickly solve issues with cross-functional leads
Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environment

Requirements:

3+ years of experience as a creative coder / technical artist with authoring shaders in GLSL or Metal
Provide portfolio (previous work, projects, etc).
Experience in creative coding frameworks (openFrameworks, Processing, Cinder, or Three.js)
Experience programming with JavaScript, Java, C++ or C#
Solid understanding of computer graphics fundamentals
Creativity – experience working on creative tools or shaders for mobile products is ideal
Product design background
Mobile-specific experience
Any type of work on graphics engineering or skills / experience in computer graphic fundamentals
Former Client experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Problem-solving ability
Collaboration skills (cross functional with visual designers, software engineers, artists, etc.).
Strong attention to detail
Strong organization skills
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience required
CS or Media Arts or Digital Media background are nice-to-have

Why Should You Apply?

Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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