As an Associate 3D Director, you oversee 3D production across the entire 3D project pipeline. You engage with both creative and client teams to lead real-time production sessions involving design, account, and client stakeholders, and foster a culture of collaborative learning and development of emerging talent.   This role shapes the creative objectives, driving towards exceptional visual and technical outcomes. 

You will: 

• Contribute during creative ideation and project planning sessions
• Manage and oversee key tasks of your lead artists
• Survey and supervise the intake of complex CAD or 3D files
• Scope and direct 3D ingest efforts when preparing files for Unreal Engine
• Estimate level of effort for team members based on level of experience
• Eliminate technical constrains to achieve creative goals
• Report on progress, problem solve and moderate between creative and 3D artists
• Establish quality report guidelines and practices
• Communicate concise and constructive feedback to 3D artists
• Perform final checks on rendered images, animations and interactive components
• Complete fidelity evaluations in variety of content publishing platforms
• Continuously optimize all 3D workflow tracks and implement learnings
• Drive design reviews and Real-Time Virtual Production Sessions
• Actively participate in planning and recruitment process
• Assess and understand team expansion, operations, strategic planning and adept conflict resolution within the discipline
• Drive design reviews effectively
• Provide solutions to challenges that arise during a project lifecycle
• Assume responsibility for the team and the work
• Measure the pulse of the team through competency, strength and wellbeing
• Be a strategic collaborator with the 3D Directors or Group 3D Directors, contributing to the growth, leadership and mentorship of the discipline
• Take an active role in talent acquisition and training, directing innovative learning programs for new and existing talent
• Improve existing training and processes for the betterment of team efficiency

You have:

• Experience working/leading in a high demand 3D environment
• Proficiency with 3D assets (Maya 3D, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine)
• Proficiency with high-end rendering pipelines
• Excellent knowledge of film, real-time development and virtual production process
• Excellent knowledge of the latest 3D and Unreal Engine best practices
• Comfortability with pipeline management, data management and asset tracking software
• Exceptional quality evaluation skills
• Strong understanding of delivery specs and exporting standards
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent planning and team building skills
• Detail-oriented and problem-solving skills

What We Offer:

• Global maternity and parental leave
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• Extensive winter holiday office closures
• Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 13 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 4 days a week. The ask stems from our want to:

• Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
• Improve collaboration and team relationships
• Increase employee engagement

This work model balances the need for individual flexibility while maintaining the relentless customer focus we provide at CM. We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

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