3D Technical Artist

SAS

. Create and modify model assets for simulation environment creation in Unreal Engine, including setting up and troubleshooting basic and custom collision volumes .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and modify model assets for simulation environment creation in Unreal Engine, including setting up and troubleshooting basic and custom collision volumes
Implement optimized lighting, post-process and camera effects, balancing visual quality against real-time performance
Create, customize and rig MetaHuman characters for real-time applications in Unreal Engine 5
Implement facial and body animation using Control Rig, Sequencer or motion capture data
Identify, communicate and resolve visual performance bottlenecks and defects using Unreal Editor and Unreal Insights
Collaborate with engineering to transform 2D drawings (DXF, DWG, CAD) into accurate 3D spaces
Maintain efficient asset organization, naming conventions and version control standards across the content pipeline
Follow applicable security policies and processes supporting secure software development goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Game Art, Animation, Computer Graphics or a related field
Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a 3D Technical Artist, Character Artist or in a similar role
Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, particularly MetaHuman Creator, Control Rig and Animation Blueprints
Proficiency with Maya, Blender or a comparable package for modeling, rigging and animation
Solid understanding of real-time rendering, performance optimization and PBR material workflows
Experience with character retargeting, facial animation and motion capture cleanup
Experience working in a version-controlled content pipeline using Perforce, Plastic SCM or Git
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
Experience with Python or Blueprint scripting to automate asset workflows
Knowledge of Niagara, subsurface scattering materials, or Groom systems for hair
Background in synthetic data generation, computer vision or simulation environments
Understanding of technical art pipelines for producing AI and machine learning training datasets
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require now or in the future sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
PPO with low annual deductible and copays
HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS
Free onsite health care center for employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan
Pharmacy prescription shipping for no additional charge for employees not local to headquarters
Industry-leading 401k plan
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Vacation time
Paid holidays
U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1
Volunteer Time Off
Parental leave
Unlimited paid sick days
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees