Job Description
When you join Daimler, you become an agent of change within our global community of people working to create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient world for today and tomorrow. Through innovation at all levels, our teams ensure our world-changing brands continue to increase the quality of life and the business success of our customers, their customers, and the world around them. The Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) brand portfolio is second to none, and includes Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Detroit engines and components, Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis.
We are the undisputed leader in the commercial vehicle market and the industry’s technology trendsetter. Empowered by purpose, DTNA employees drive a Technology Revolution through innovative products and a customer-centric culture. Our dedication to our customers and society does not end once our products hit the road. That’s because we believe that business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. We immerse ourselves in our customer’s experience, and support the environmental responsibilities of our sites to ensure our products are the reliable, sustainable and the desired tools of the future.
Job Overview
The IT Digital Transformation Office (DTO) at Daimler Trucks North America is dedicated to improving the usability and overall experience of IT’s digital products and services. We are committed to fostering an environment that focuses on user-centered design and customer empathy to improve IT-related processes and products. To be successful in our efforts, we must market our capabilities constantly in unique and engaging ways. We must also find new ways to integrate digital assets into our products & services to connect with our users and create new types of experiences.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join the DTO to be responsible for creating engaging immersive reality experiences using a mix of 3D visualization and VR/AR/mobile development skills. This individual will work closely with both the Creative, UX and Immersive teams as well as be an active contributor to the overall DTO in order to support IT innovation and design leadership. They will also work cross-functionally with other Daimler departments when fulfilling immersive requests.
This individual will also support the DTO with capabilities to build immersive experiences that improve the product development process as well as customer product communication. They should understand the methods for creating powerful, interactive, and high quality 3D experiences. Lastly, they should understand and maintain the DTO’s strategy and long-term vision, design guidelines and best practices, while following technology innovations/evolutions as well as Daimler’s business strategies and global initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D experiences built for either VR, AR, Mobile, or web that improve business workflows or communicate content
- Collaborate with business partners to conceptualize best methods and technology to use for visualization
- Demonstrate and define immersive interaction standards, develop new processes for visualizing content using immersive technology
- Design experiences, interactions, and applications that support Immersive team experiences
- Create tool workflows or visual communication methods that illustrate and document immersive concepts
- Work closely with UX team to improve visual aesthetic of IT-developed UI systems
- Work closely with Development team to integrate current DTNA applications and methods
- Collaborate with brand marketing & sales departments as well as corporate communications to ensure brand consistency
- Stay current with immersive technology trends
- Forge and maintain relationships with Creative colleagues across the global organization
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Game Design, Media Technology or relevant field from an accredited university/college required OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree required
- A strong portfolio demonstrating previous work experience as a Game Developer, Immersive Developer, or similar role
- Highly adept in Unity C# programming, WebGL, Python and immersive UX concepts
- Advanced knowledge of current VR/AR/Mobile devices and unique development processes
- Experience with optimally installing VR equipment, instructing new users on how to operate an experience, and maintaining a clean and sanitized space
- Proven record of visual storytelling through 3D experience development
- Have a solid foundation of visual communication principles, layout, design, immersive interaction methods, and upholding user comfort
- Excellent visual, written and verbal communication skills, along with brainstorming and presentation skills
- A penchant for details and organization, including the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate progress, manage expectations and meet deadlines
- Ability to effectively take direction and work both collaboratively and autonomously
- Willingness to remain up-to-date on the latest 3D software and hardware
- An attached resume is required
Typical Minimum Experience Preferred (Desired Skills/Experience)
- 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, etc.)
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS a bonus
- Familiarity with 3D modeling, texturing, animation or rendering
- Work sample may be requested
Work Location Opportunity:
This position is open to consideration at the following locations:
Daimler Trucks North America is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.
To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
- @hybrid: Number of days at home and at the office will be determined through an ongoing conversation with your Manager. DTNA will ensure that your WFH set-up meets wi-fi / data minimum requirements and sets you up for success. Travel to the office is not reimbursed and employee must live close enough to attend regular in-person collaborative meeting with at least 24-hour notice.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application
- Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Organization
Daimler Trucks North America LLC