The Trailhead program is the start of your epic journey at Critical Mass. During your initial 12-weeks, you will embark on a custom-built learning journey to understand what we do, who we are, & how we make award-winning work with our clients. Our goal is to integrate you into the amazing work we do here at Critical Mass, & support you as part of the team to grow your career with us! 

The Trailhead program is the start of your epic journey at Critical Mass. During your initial 12-weeks, you will embark on a custom-built learning journey to understand what we do, who we are, & how we make award-winning work with our clients. Our goal is to integrate you into the amazing work we do here at Critical Mass, & support you as part of the team to grow your career with us! 

Our Summer 2024 Trailhead Cohort will likely commences June 17, 2024. 

All applications are reviewed & interviewed on a rolling basis. 

As an Associate 3D Artist with specialized knowledge in 3D & Unreal Engine, your role is instrumental in bringing imaginative marketing campaigns to life. Your expertise will contribute to creating immersive visual experiences that captivate audiences & elevate our clients' brand narratives.You are 3D artist & hands-on creative familiar with Unreal Engine. Executing art direction with finesse & delivering high quality 3D renders as well as helping the 3D team conceive innovative ideas.

You Will:

• Intake & process complex CAD and/or FBX files for final use in Unreal Engine
• Manage vehicle model variations & material library in Unreal Engine
• Correct initial geometry & texture errors
• Render high-quality, photo-real prototypes & fidelity samples
• Work closely with 3D team while processing your 3D models
• Collaborate with rigging & animation in Unreal Engine, correct faults if needed
•  Model, texture & animate complementary elements to be used in UE environments

You Have:

• Commitment to achieving high visual fidelity in your work
• Passionate about automotive, animation, gaming & VR
• Positive attitude towards learning, sharing & working as a team
• Drive to be efficient with your renders
• Organized models/project files
• Experience in Maya 3D / Cinema 4D (Solid Works, AutoCAD or Rhino is a plus) & in Unreal Engine
• Worked in automotive or high-end rendering pipelines (Arnold & Redshift)
• Understanding of film production & real-time development process
• Proficiency with post-production & VFX pipelines
• Familiarity with Virtual Production will be an advantage

What We Offer 

• Global maternity & parental leave 
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, wellness days, & flex days
• Access to online services for families & new parents
• Extensive winter holiday office closures
• Early Dismissal Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
• Diversity & Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups
• Internal learning & development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts 

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, & employee experience possible!  Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, & 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 & team relationships.  
• Increase employee engagement  

This hybrid 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.