3D Artist, Bitmoji

Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Bitmoji is the digital you — a living cartoon character to instantly express who you are and how you're feeling in the moment. We believe that the magic of cartoons can improve everyone’s online lives, and empower people to communicate in ways that words alone can’t capture.

We’re looking for a 3D Artist to join Team Bitmoji!

What you'll do:

• Create high and low polygon models of 3D characters, clothes, accessories, and props set to specific technical and aesthetic guidelines

• Ensure a high level of fidelity in terms of modeling, texturing quality and optimization 

• Work closely with designers, character riggers, and animators while showing a general understanding of each department

• Collaborate with prototypers and engineers to create and develop new products to bring to market

• Problem solve any technical limitations and issues using creative and resource efficient solutions

• Share your knowledge and experience with the team and be part of driving a positive work environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work cross-functionally by communicating effectively with production, other departments and teams across Snap 

• Strong communication skills and preference for working within a collaborative team environment

• Be solutions focused, and able to help identify and problem solve gaps in a production workflow 

• Able to work autonomously and complete tasks within tight production schedules

• Highly self motivated, look for positive outcomes, be well organized and driven

• Experience in producing blend shapes (facial expressions and lipsync morph targets)

• Highly self motivated, look for positive outcomes, be well organized and driven

• Knowledge and skills in Physically Based Rendering / Shading

• Ability to use Substance Painter, and similar artist tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in 3D Animation, Animation, Fine Arts or related field or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated expertise in modeling and texturing in the games industry via a 3D art portfolio

• 2+ years experience working with tools such as Zbrush, Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Painter or other projection based texturing software

• Proficiency in Unity, Unreal or other major leading game development software

• 1+ year experience in Physically Based Rendering (PBR) texturing examples, demonstrated in portfolio

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years practical understanding of topology in using edge loops for deformation

• Experience with Lens Studio is a plus! https://lensstudio.snapchat.com

• Basic scripting experience 

For NY based applicants: 

• The standard base salary range for this position is $100,000 - 110,000

• This position is eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash bonus

• This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!