Job Description

Job Description

General Motors (GM) is seeking an Immersive Technology Virtual Reality Production Specialist with strong technical skills and interest in working on a wide range of projects. You will have a broad impact across the various projects and GM: acting at the forefront to bring graphics and computer vision research into reality, building and iterating on experiential prototypes, developing new effects and visualizations in concert with our Engineering teams, and applying cross-company standards for 3D assets. You will apply your skills in an environment to take ownership over the digital asset creation and frontend development of mixed reality applications. You will be supporting our global product development teams in the quest to implement virtual reality reviews as a day to day standard task, allowing us to move faster and make quicker decisions as a company.

You'll be a great fit for this role if you know how to structure and solve ambiguous problems without looking for someone to tell you how to get things done while being deeply customer focused, internalizing the point of view of our customers to represent their wants, needs and pain points. You have the skill to work at a strategic level with business leaders and the ability to roll up your sleeves and work tactically with individuals across the organization to get results. You must share the passion around our vehicles and the virtual reality process to create a shared vision that people can adopt as their own. You take accountability and do not expect someone else to make the tough decisions for you. You take ownership when things don't go as planned, but never fail to share your successes. You expect setbacks and know how to react, align partners, and get the job done. The flawless team member will have a steadfast desire to win and do it with integrity.

Principle Responsibilities And Tasks

• Able to use multiple CAD and visualization software to create a virtual vehicle to host product reviews to seek and build decision making processes
• Work with 3D models, textures, materials, shaders and sounds to build cohesive and immersive environments
• Develop Realtime and Rendering files for product evaluation (Powerwall, HMD)
• Knowledge of product design concepts and manufacturing processes
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to coordinate tasks and requirements with customers, designers, and managers
• Actively identifies new areas of learning and takes advantage of learning opportunities
• Ability to identify and voice vehicle issues to program teams, design studios, etc.
• Stay ahead of the curve with new immersive technology
• Comfortable addressing all levels of leadership for reviews
• Ability to follow job requirement deliverables and follow best practices/standardized work
• Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to bring issues to resolution
  

Additional Job Description

Skills and Abilities

• Adept 3D math skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Experience with Virtual Reality hardware (Headsets, Tracking Devices, Haptic Gloves, etc...)
• Ability to integrate multiple data sources
• Ability to work with pre-existing guidelines, standard operating procedures in a fast-paced professional environment
• Experience with HMDs (Vive, etc.)

Required Software Knowledge:

• Siemens Teamcenter PDM
• VisMockup
• UGNX and/or Alias
• Microsoft Office
• Windows

Desired Knowledge:

• Deltagen
• UnReal
• VRED
• HMD Experience: Oculus, NVIS, Hololens, Vive, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent (e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering)
• 3+ years working in a 3D related industry or profession
• High quality digital creation
• Familiarity with Virtual, Augmented, Mixed, and Extended Reality
  

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
  

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.