Technical ArtistContract: 6 weeksStart date: July 29thFitXR is a fitness technology company working at the cutting edge of VR and MR, building a movement for movement.We started life in 2016 in a garden shed in the UK. Today, we're building FitXR, one of the top-downloaded apps on the Meta Quest store. We've raised close to $30m from top investors such as Maveron, Hiro, and BoostVC.We've built a growing range of fitness studios, from box workouts with world-class trainers like Olympian Nicola Adams to immersive Zumba dance classes. While nothing compares to trying it yourself, you can watch a trailer here.Our team is distributed across Europe and the US. We're guided by our Principles of Play: four core beliefs about how we treat each other and our community. We make space for every voice, believe in the importance of a learner's mindset, and prioritise team success over individual glory.FitXR is available on Meta Quest 2 3 and has been downloaded by over a million people worldwide and featured in Forbes, Empire, T3, Washington Post, Men's Health, GQ and more. In 2022, FitXR ranked 6th in The Information's 50 Most Promising Startups.TLDRAs a Technical Artist, you'll be responsible for creating VFX assets, shaders, materials and tools in Unity and establishing pipelines, acting as the essential bridge between art, design, and engineering to help us continue building world-class VR games.You'll play a crucial role in shaping our artistic and technical processes, ensuring that our tools and assets are optimised for performance and visually appealing. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of VR game development and enjoy collaborating with a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!Where you'll spend your time Develop and refine the processes that ensure our artistic assets are seamlessly integrated into our gamesWork closely with the Art and Engineering teams to develop and optimise VFX, shaders, 3D assets to enhance our tools and pipelines, ensuring they meet the needs of all departmentsRegularly review and optimise game performance to ensure a smooth and high-quality experience for playersOffer innovative input on projects, helping to push the boundaries of what's possible in VR game developmentDeliver top-notch results within production schedules, ensuring all assets meet our standardsContinuously seek out and implement new methods to improve our development processesAssist artists in creating assets that are ready for implementation, ensuring they adhere to technical requirementsWe'd love to see from youYou've successfully shipped multiple projects and have a strong portfolio showcasing your technical artistryExtensive experience with Unity and a deep understanding of its capabilities and limitationsProficiency in creating tools for artists, enhancing their workflow and productivitySolid understanding of 3D production processes, including proficiency with software like Maya, 3DsMax or BlenderSkilled in languages such as C#, Python, C++, or HLSL is a nice to haveStrong troubleshooting skills and the ability to find creative solutions to technical challengesBe an artist at heart!Our mission is to make fitness fun and accessible for everyone. To build inclusive products, we need to build an inclusive team. Please know that this list is indicative and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel you only are a 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture at FitXR.Logistics Our interview process takes place on Google Hangouts and tends to consist of the following stages:Initial screen with the talent teamHiring Manager / technical interviewSome roles will have extra stages but we'll let you know as early as possible if so.Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we'll do our best to provide assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
