Full-Time
Technical Artist
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Branch
1-10 employees
Virtual headquarters for remote teams
Compensation Overview
$80k - $120kAnnually
Junior, Mid
Seattle, WA, USA
Hybrid position requires in-office presence.
- Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry, with a strong emphasis on Maya tooling.
- Proficiency in Python, particularly in the context of Maya scripting.
- An understanding of scalable, sustainable, artist-friendly content pipelines and hands-on experience working within them.
- Experience in rigging is a significant plus.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to shifting project requirements.
- Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration in a small team environment.
- Proven experience working closely with developers.
- Familiarity with Unity and Git.
- Quick learner and self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Develop and maintain import/export tools in Python, tailored to our game development needs.
- Design scalable and sustainable content pipelines.
- Work closely with the art team to understand their requirements and develop tools that enhance their efficiency and creativity.
- Offer rigging expertise, assisting in creating efficient and dynamic rigs for our characters and assets.
- Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring seamless integration of assets between art and engineering.
Branch Technologies, Inc. provides a virtual headquarters for remote teams, allowing users to navigate virtual spaces and engage in spatial conversations that mimic real-life interactions. This platform enables spontaneous chats, helping to recreate the social dynamics of a physical office. Branch operates on a subscription model based on the number of team members, making it easy for businesses to scale their usage. The goal is to enhance productivity and company culture for remote-first organizations.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$15.1M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2020
6 month growth
↓ -16%1 year growth
↓ -16%2 year growth
↑ 42%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Branch's recent $12.5M seed funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides resources for further development and expansion.
- The platform's ability to recreate spontaneous office interactions can significantly enhance team cohesion and morale, making it an attractive option for remote-first companies.
- Branch's innovative approach to remote work positions it well to capitalize on the growing trend of permanent remote work setups.
What critics are saying
- The competitive landscape of remote work tools is crowded, requiring Branch to continuously innovate to maintain its unique value proposition.
- The success of Branch's platform heavily relies on user adoption and engagement, which can be challenging to sustain over time.
What makes Branch unique
- Branch's platform uniquely mimics the physical office environment, offering spatial conversations that foster spontaneous interactions, unlike traditional remote work tools.
- The subscription model based on team members, with free access for guests, provides a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to scale.
- Branch's focus on enhancing company culture and productivity through a virtual HQ sets it apart from competitors who primarily focus on task management and communication.
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Benefits
Work in our inspiring Seattle office, from home, or a mix of both.
Platinum tier health, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid for by us for you and your dependents.
Unlimited paid time off and sick leave policies.
401(k) with employer matching.