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

You will: 

• Contribute during creative ideation & project planning sessions
• Manage & oversee key tasks of your lead artists
• Survey & supervise the intake of complex CAD or 3D files
• Scope & 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 & moderate between creative & 3D artists
• Establish quality report guidelines & practices
• Communicate concise & constructive feedback to 3D artists
• Perform final checks on rendered images, animations & interactive components
• Complete fidelity evaluations in variety of content publishing platforms
• Continuously optimize all 3D workflow tracks & implement learnings
• Drive design reviews & Real-Time Virtual Production Sessions
• Actively participate in planning & recruitment process
• Assess & understand team expansion, operations, strategic planning & 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 & the work
• Measure the pulse of the team through competency, strength & wellbeing
• Be a strategic collaborator with the 3D Directors or Group 3D Directors, contributing to the growth, leadership & mentorship of the discipline
• Take an active role in talent acquisition & training, directing innovative learning programs for new & existing talent
• Improve existing training & 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 & virtual production process
• Excellent knowledge of the latest 3D & Unreal Engine best practices
• Comfortability with pipeline management, data management & asset tracking software
• Exceptional quality evaluation skills
• Strong understanding of delivery specs & exporting standards
• Superb verbal & written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent planning & team building skills
• Detail-oriented & problem-solving skills

What We Offer:

• Global maternity & parental leave
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, & flex days
• Access to online services for families & new parents
• Extensive winter holiday office closures
• Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
• Diversity & Inclusion Board with 13 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 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.