Sr. VR Technical Artist

Lucid Motors • Newark, NJ

3d

About The Position

Lucid is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. We are seeking a Sr. VR Technical Artist to own, maintain, and evolve the data pipeline that transitions surface data into real-time visualization environments. This role involves troubleshooting pipeline issues, developing new tools and automation solutions, and improving the usability of internal visualization tools. The artist will collaborate with various teams to identify automation opportunities and support the integration of emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and real-time visualization platforms. A key aspect of the role is contributing to immersive user experiences and presentation environments, including interaction design for AR and spatial computing platforms.

Requirements

• Strong software development skills with demonstrated experience in Python and visual scripting environments such as Unreal Engine Blueprints.
• Experience maintaining and extending automated data pipelines, preferably involving CAD, visualization, or 3D content workflows.
• Advanced Unreal Engine knowledge, including Blueprint development, UI creation, tooling, data management, optimization and preparing for Verse.
• Experience developing custom tools and workflow automation solutions for technical or creative teams.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and a strong interest in leveraging AI to improve productivity, scripting, debugging, and automation workflows.
• Experience designing user interfaces and interaction systems for real-time applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an organized, proactive and collaborative working style.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Apple Vision Pro, gesture-based interactions, or developing user experiences for spatial computing platforms considered a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of shader development, material creation, lighting, and real-time rendering principles.
• Experience within automotive, transportation, or industrial design environments is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and evolve the data pipeline that transitions surface data into real-time visualization environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline issues resulting from software, operating system, and workflow changes, ensuring reliable delivery of visualization assets.
• Develop new tools, scripts, and automation solutions to streamline data preparation, processing, and deployment.
• Improve the usability and efficiency of internal visualization and presentation tools through workflow optimization and UI enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with Studio Modeling, Design, Engineering and CMF teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Support the integration of emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development workflows, AR/VR interfaces, and real-time visualization platforms.
• Contribute to the development of immersive user experiences and presentation environments, including interaction design for AR and spatial computing platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed