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As we collaborate with DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation and Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho on a revolutionary new project, you’ll help bring bold creative visions to life through hands-on artistry and performance. This is your chance to be a part of a production that’s equal parts innovative and unforgettable.\nLook Development Artist | Technical Art\nLocation: New Orleans, LA - Onsite\nStudio: Swaybox Studios\nDepartment: Look Development\nReports To: Look Development Lead\nEmployment Type: Full Time\nWe're building a small, versatile Look Development team dedicated to exploring, defining, and refining the visual identity of our film. We move quickly, experiment often, and believe the best creative solutions come from talented artists who aren't afraid to step outside their specialties.\nJob Summary\nSwaybox Studios is seeking a creative and technically minded Look Development Artist with a specialty in Technical Art to join our team.\nThis role sits at the intersection of art and technology, focusing on developing tools, workflows, and technical solutions that help our artists work more efficiently and creatively.\nYou'll collaborate closely with the Look Development team to support the creation, iteration, and refinement of characters and environments, building artist-facing tools that simplify complex processes and allow the team to spend more time focused on the art itself.\nWe're looking for someone who understands the creative process as much as the technical one. The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem-solver with strong programming skills, familiarity with multiple digital content creation applications, and an artistic eye.\nWhile technical development will be your primary strength, this is a hands-on generalist role that also involves contributing directly to the creative process, including environment development within Unreal Engine.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and maintain artist-facing tools that support the creation, iteration, and refinement of characters, environments, and other visual assets.\nDesign technical solutions that streamline repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and allow artists to focus on creative work.\nCollaborate with the Look Development team to identify workflow challenges and develop practical solutions.\nBuild scripts, utilities, and tools that connect and support workflows across multiple digital content creation applications.\nSupport the creation, development, and refinement of environments within Unreal Engine.\nTroubleshoot technical challenges related to asset creation, scene assembly, software integration, and artist workflows.\nWork closely with artists to understand their creative needs and translate them into intuitive, effective tools.\nParticipate in look development experimentation and problem-solving, helping the team explore new approaches and techniques.\nAdapt existing workflows and develop new solutions as creative and production requirements evolve.\nContribute directly to artistic tasks when needed, supporting the team's broader look development goals.\nRequired Qualifications\nProfessional experience in technical art, pipeline development, tools development, or a related CG/VFX discipline.\nStrong programming and scripting skills, particularly in Python, with knowledge of C++.\nExperience working with Maya, Unreal Engine, and other digital content creation applications.\nBroad understanding of CG workflows and the technical requirements involved in creating digital characters, assets, and environments.\nExperience developing artist-facing tools, scripts, or workflow improvements.\nFamiliarity with building and working in environments within Unreal Engine.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach challenges from both creative and technical perspectives.\nAn artistic eye and understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and the creative development process.\nAbility to communicate effectively with artists, understand their needs, and translate those needs into technical solutions.\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where flexibility and experimentation are essential.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Houdini and procedural workflows.\nAdditional experience with C++ development and Unreal Engine tools.\nFamiliarity with multiple DCC applications and cross-platform workflow integration.\nExperience building tools specifically for look development, environment creation, or asset refinement.\nHands-on experience with environment assembly, materials, or other artistic workflows in Unreal Engine.\nBackground in animation, visual effects, or hybrid digital and practical filmmaking.\nExperience developing technical solutions for small, multidisciplinary creative teams.\nAt Swaybox Studios, we believe that great storytelling comes from diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, talents, and identities.\nWe do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\nSwaybox Studios also complies with applicable Louisiana laws governing non-discrimination in employment. 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