Job Description

AR Studio Designer

Subtropic is a multidisciplinary creative studio helping brands transform their audience into steadfast fans through design, innovation and strategy. We are not your traditional creative agency – We approach projects of any size with the same focus and drive. Our creators have 30+ years of cumulative experience in the tech and entertainment space helping brands scale their creative solutions.

Subtropic is looking for a passionate AR Designer to join our AR team. You will work in close collaboration with concept designers, developers and strategists to deliver the best AR experiences to our partners.The ideal candidate for this role will have an extensive understanding and interest in concepts as well as generate high-impact and innovative AR results for social. 

Employment Type

Full-time

401K matching and Health benefits offered

What you’ll do:

• Ideate, create, and produce AR experiences for brands on social platforms
• Work within platform best practices to create the most optimized AR experience for clients
• Communicate with clients and assist with any questions regarding AR specs and process
• Define clear processes to ensure high-quality and efficient creative executions
• Provide art direction for AR related projects and communicating to concept artists and developers from end to end
• Researching new tech implementations and innovating on AR executions
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to strategize on how to effectively scale and operationalize AR offerings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with social platform AR studios (Facebook’s Spark AR, Snapchat’s Lens Studio, Tiktok’s Effect House)
• 5+ years of experience in AR/3D
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work under pressure and rise to creative challenges under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in 3D package - Cinema 4D / Maya / Blender / Houdini
• Adept in scripting skills (Javascript, Python etc..)
• Experience in GIT version control system
• Advanced compositing skills (Photoshop, After Effects, Nuke, etc.)
• Experience in real-time engines (Unreal engine, Unity, etc.)
• OOP, OOD
• Strong design background
• Good communication skills, proven ability to work in a team
• Ability to work with vague briefs or frequently changing creative direction
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
• A self-starter, collaborator and team player

At Subtropic, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Subtropic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at hello@subtropicstudios.com