Unreal Visualization Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Create stunning, highly photorealistic vehicle visualizations and animations that bring digital twins and automotive concepts to life.

• Develop and support content for the “Virtual Garage,” encompassing prototyping, high-fidelity storytelling, and the creation of in-vehicle technical assets.

• Enhance the visual quality of the team by implementing and executing effective lighting, material, and camera workflows.

• Convert intricate engineering CAD and design intentions into 3D assets while maintaining the integrity of the original design and CMF (Color, Materials, Finish).

• Oversee multiple rendering and animation projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment, adhering to various program deadlines.

• Produce high-quality animations that integrate exterior, interior, and digital experience content through compelling visual storytelling.

• Collaborate with technical artists, modelers, and engineering teams to uphold visual standards from initial studio concepts to digital execution.

• Assist the Core UX center of excellence within Digital Product Design, directly reporting to the 3D Design Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in 3D visualization, CGI, or a related field.

• A robust portfolio demonstrating highly photorealistic automotive renderings and animations.

• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard 3D rendering and visualization software such as Unreal Engine, VRED, and Maya.

• Expert knowledge of physical lighting, shading, material creation, color theory, and camera composition.

• Capability to manage complex 3D scenes and optimize large data sets.

• Proficiency in maintaining clean, well-structured source files suitable for team environments.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate visual decisions and collaborate effectively across technical and design teams.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Preferred: a strong cinematic perspective on lighting, composition, and camera work within 3D environments.

• Preferred: versatile 3D generalist skills, including lighting, shading, vehicle rigging, and animation.

• Preferred: experience in automotive design studios, high-end CGI agencies, or dedicated digital twin teams.

• Preferred: hands-on experience with real-time pipelines in high-volume, fast-paced settings.

• Preferred: expertise in preparing and optimizing Class-A surfacing and engineering data for photorealism.

• Preferred: integration of AI tools to enhance pipeline efficiency and scale high-quality output.

🏝️ Benefits

• Immediate coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• Flexible family care days.

• Paid parental leave.

• New parent ramp-up programs.

• Subsidized back-up child care.

• Family building benefits, including reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses.

• Fertility treatments.

• Vehicle discount program available for employees and family members.

• Management leases.

• Tuition assistance.

• Established and active employee resource groups.

• Paid time off for individual and team participation in community service.

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

• Paid time off.

• Option to purchase additional vacation time.