Technical Artist Salary in Iowa

About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing inno

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the definitive ADAS/AD toolchain and a world-class vehicle platform to help customers shorten time to market, build industry-leading products, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at https://appliedintuition.com. Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. About the role We are looking for a Senior Technical

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the definitive ADAS/AD toolchain and a world-class vehicle platform to help customers shorten time to market, build industry-leading products, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at https://appliedintuition.com. Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. About the role We are looking for a Pipeline Technica

Qualifications: Experience using 3D DCC software (Motionbuilder and/or Maya preferred). Strong programming skills in Python. Familiarity with coding UI using PySide/Qt. Experience creating tools for animators. Enthusiasm for R&D/future tech development. Strong communication, self-management, and organizational skills. Effective time management skills to meet deadlines. Responsibilities: Work closely with animators, automation, and other TAs to create tools and improve pipelines. Help develop and build on the facial animation and recognition pipeline. Manage facial pipeline and be heavily involved in working with face assets from motion capture. Develop automated solutions to help process large amounts of animation data more efficiently. Create production tools to support new pipelines and future tech. Write documentation for pipelines/tools created. Stay current with and research new technology solutions. Good to have skills: Experience with facial animation, facial motion capture, and

Has to sit in the Bay Area, CA ABOUT THIS FEATURED OPPORTUNITY Unlock the future of social virtual reality applications as a Technical Artist with a leading global innovator. We are seeking talented Technical Artists to join its dynamic teams pioneering the next wave of virtual experiences. This role offers a rare chance to shape the visual landscape of VR for a vast audience, working alongside cross-functional teams to craft innovative virtual realities. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and create content using Unity, Unreal, and proprietary graphic engines. Design, manage, and optimize content creation pipelines in collaboration with engineers, artists, and designers. Develop tools, plugins, and automation to streamline the content creation process and enhance efficiency. Ensure optimal runtime performance through content optimization and providing guidance on best practices for asset creation to artists and designers. Solve com

Has to sit in the Bay Area, CA ABOUT THIS FEATURED OPPORTUNITY The ideal candidate will be working with multiple platforms, DCC, and engines to help shape the pipeline for the avatar system. This teammate drives work independently while collaborating closely across team & disciplines. The ideal candidate will understand their problem space, collect information proactively from managers, leads, peers, and XFN to figure out solutions. The scale of work this individual will be contributing will be seen by billions of customers, resulting in huge impact! The individual will be working on great projects with a talented team! THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU • Partner closely and lead the engineering and design teams in defining and developing content & systems • Design, manage and maintain the character pipeline with cross functional disciplines like art, design, engineering, and PM • Manage the technical animation pipeline including developing Maya tools and plug-ins for rigging and animation, and