3D Visual Designer

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

4d•$133,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . The Spectacles design team uses creativity, insights, and operational excellence to steer our product vision across generations of Spectacles products. This team of multi-disciplinary designers work in a highly collaborative environment to build the products and experiences that bring augmented reality to life. We're looking for a 3D Visual Designer to join the Spectacles design team! What you’ll do: Work on an exciting portfolio of projects ranging from emerging 3D and AR technology to iconography systems across our applications Architect ambitious and often ambiguous design projects that will set precedent for the rest of the industry Collaborate with prototypers, product designers, engineers, and artists to solve complex problems, translate strategic goals into relevant solutions, and build world class experiences Help lead visual strategy and define principles and systems that help connect innovative product design with our engaging and playful brand Design innovative interfaces and AR experiences that push boundaries Evolve the look and feel of the Spectacles interface Make 2D and 3D assets from various concepts into assets for operating system, interactive experience and other aspects of the Spectacles interface Seek out and utilize emerging technologies to scale the impact of the Spectacles design team

Requirements

Strong 2D & 3D skills
Ability to generate ideas and execute them throughout with clear value to users and within engineering constraints
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experience working on multiple types of visual mediums
Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to explore new territory and challenges
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of design experience

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with 3D Modeling software (Blender, Maya etc)
A strong portfolio showcasing your design work
Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or other design tools
Experience in concept art (2D or 3D), storyboarding
Experience developing, documenting and implementing a visual language
Experience with Unity, Lens Studio or UE
Designing for AR/XR

Responsibilities

Work on an exciting portfolio of projects ranging from emerging 3D and AR technology to iconography systems across our applications
Architect ambitious and often ambiguous design projects that will set precedent for the rest of the industry
Collaborate with prototypers, product designers, engineers, and artists to solve complex problems, translate strategic goals into relevant solutions, and build world class experiences
Help lead visual strategy and define principles and systems that help connect innovative product design with our engaging and playful brand
Design innovative interfaces and AR experiences that push boundaries
Evolve the look and feel of the Spectacles interface
Make 2D and 3D assets from various concepts into assets for operating system, interactive experience and other aspects of the Spectacles interface
Seek out and utilize emerging technologies to scale the impact of the Spectacles design team