Technology Innovation Summer Research Specialist – Extended Reality (XR) Visiting Artist

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We are:

Technology Innovation creates lasting value across the enterprise. Companies can use innovative technologies to identify new ways to reach consumers and build enterprise resilience. Our technology innovation capabilities can help you craft a long-term vision, architect the right solutions for the journey, and ensure your investments for today’s "life raft" are part of building tomorrow’s competitive advantage.

How we innovate:

You will be part of a team that is leading innovation in the VR/AR enterprise space by utilizing what is great about the game industry, while shedding some of its negative aspects. We do not crunch, our salaries are more competitive, our projects generally have shorter development cycles, and we do not layoff teams after projects are completed.

Everyone on the team is self-motivated, has a positive attitude, and great interpersonal skills. Our projects are driven by innovation, not by necessity. If you are interested in a career where your hard work is always noticed and appreciated among a team of true professionals, then this is the place for you.


Job Description


Create World Class XR Experiences

  • Help establish and understand the visual intent of a project’s art style and translate it into intuitive, high-level art

  • Create efficient 3D art for AR and VR

  • Be a conduit of honest and constructive feedback both up and down the chain

  • Maintain a good general knowledge of the product’s design to facilitate communication and enable early identification of issues

  • Undertake research and information gathering prior to the commencement of a new task

  • Basic Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Social Sciences, or similar scientific area

  • 1+ years of experience in an area relevant to Accenture Innovation Technology research foci including, but not limited to, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Material Science, Human-Computer Interaction

  • Flexible, proactive, self-starter with a positive attitude (rain or shine)

  • 4 years minimum professional experience

  • Organized, informed, creative

  • Experience with large team content pipelines

  • Unity3D experience

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Interest in new emerging technologies, human-computer interaction, security, software systems and infrastructure or AI and a drive for working on applied R&D projects or on technology thought leadership that may be client focused.

  • Strong work ethic, solid technical aptitude in area of study, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and experience working on a team.

  • Experience with the Unreal 4 game engine

  • Concept and illustration experience

  • Character model creation

  • PBR, Photogrammetry, MoCap

  • This year’s internship will be a 10 to 12-week program. Participation in the Technology Innovation internship program requires that you are physically located in the United States for the duration of the internship.

    How To Apply

    Please apply directly to Accenture Careers website to be considered.

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