Houdini Technical Artist

At Bifrost, we are building generative engines that allow users to create and control 3D worlds. Our goal is to empower everyone to create limitless 3D worlds and images. Our tool has enabled users to achieve incredible capabilities such as autonomously landing spacecraft on Mars, detecting pirates in the Atlantic Ocean, mapping the world from space, and generating synthetic data to train AI systems 10 times faster.

tl;dr

• Build generative AI tooling to create & control 3D worlds.
• Backed by Sequoia Capital
• Tool is used to land spacecrafts on Mars, nab pirates across the Atlantic and enable users to build AI systems 10x faster.
• Work with an exceptional team to solve impactful problems.
• Curious how it works? Watch a short demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f82gMM0_zqQ

Houdini Technical Artist - Remote/Hybrid

We are currently hiring for a Technical Artist with deep experience in using Houdini. The ideal candidate would be an expert in procedural environment generation, but we're also open to generalists who've used Houdini for procedural generation. You'll be operating as part of a team of 3D experts and contributing to our amazing generative AI tool that is changing the way that AI engineers & researchers work.

📜 Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in using Houdini for procedural generation for environment
• Experience we are looking for:
  • Prior experience as a lighting/shading artist on a AAA Game
  • Prior experience working on photorealistic projects in games/Architectural visualization/film or simulation
• Good knowledge of 3D creation and pipeline:
  • Understanding of asset creation: modelling, surfacing, uvs, texture pipeline.
• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Soft skills
  • Communication skills are key as you’ll always work in collaboration with the 3D team to understand their needs. You’ll also work closely with the engineering team, making sure their requirements are fulfilled.

✨ Bonus

Let us know if you have one or more of the following experiences:

• Experience with USD
• Animation or VFX experience.
• Personal projects like making a game or short film that are rendered in real time
• Experience with creation of HDA for Unreal Engine
• Knowledge of Unity

Why Bifrost?

• Inclusive, judgement-free and safe space to be yourself
• Small team - no red-tape and bureaucracy to wade through
• Project ownership - take charge and unleash your skills!
• Cool projects
• Flexible working hours
• Funding secured

🏄‍♀️ What it's like working with us

Enjoy a focused, dedicated working environment where we never forget how to have a bit of fun! Take the opportunity to do projects outside of your comfort zone - that's where the greatest learning happens. We love out-of-the-box thinkers and problem-solvers who relish sharing, collaboration and growth.

Learn more about our culture here: Bifrosty Culture

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Join us for a front-row seat to a fast-growing early-stage startup - it's going to be a wild ride! 🚀