Technical Artist

Arrowwood Heart is seeking a Technical Artist to join our team in Minneapolis MN. This full-time remote position offers an exciting opportunity to bridge the gap between art and technology in the retail industry.

As a Technical Artist at Arrowwood Heart you will be responsible for developing and optimizing digital assets building tools and ensuring that visual content meets both creative and technical standards. Youll collaborate with designers developers and product teams to deliver immersive and engaging experiences that elevate our retail brand.

We offer a competitive salary range of $72000 - $156000 per year along with a remote-first work culture and opportunities for professional development.

• Develop and maintain technical tools and pipelines for art asset creation
• Optimize 3D models textures and visual assets for performance and quality
• Collaborate with artists and developers to ensure seamless integration of assets
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to rendering and asset pipelines
• Create and document workflows best practices and technical guidelines
• Assist in implementing shaders materials and visual effects
• Support the team with rigging animation and asset import/export processes
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and tools relevant to the retail and digital content space

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Digital Arts Game Development or a related field
• Basic understanding of 3D software such as Maya Blender or 3ds Max
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or C#
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals including color lighting and composition
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• A portfolio demonstrating technical art skills and creative problem-solving