Lead 3D Technical Artist

Brightline is seeking a talented Lead 3D Technical Artist to join our innovative team, where you'll create ultra-realistic digital twins of real-world assets for our spatial computing platform. This role is ideal for 3D artists with leadership experience in creating functional, high-fidelity 3D models from photogrammetry and LiDAR scans. You will bring real-world assets to life with precision, readying them for interactive use and behavior manipulation. Candidates should be adept in procedural modeling tools to support functionality beyond static representations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop high-quality, fully interactive 3D models from photogrammetry and LiDAR data that maintain high visual fidelity and functionality.
• Implement tools, pipelines, and workflows that streamline the 3D model creation process for use across VR, AR, and 2D applications, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with team leaders to refine pipeline standards and workflows that align with project goals.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts, Computer Science, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency building Houdini asset pipelines, with strong foundational knowledge in 3D asset creation and optimization of real-world assets in virtual environments.
• Experience transforming 3D scan data (photogrammetry, LiDAR) into highly functional in-platform assets, ideally with automation in the pipeline.
• Understanding of mesh and materials optimization, especially for VR/AR environments.
• Knowledge of Python and/or C++ for tool development and process automation.

Preferred Skills 

• Familiarity with Houdini for materials, shader development, VFX, and lighting.
• Experience with Maya or CAD design tools (e.g., Revit, SolidWorks, PTC Creo) is advantageous.
• Knowledge or experience working with Universal Scene Description (USD) is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with procedural workflows in Unreal Engine or Houdini, particularly for creating reusable assets.
• Exposure to AI-based 2D to 3D pipelines (e.g., NeRF, Gaussian Splatting) is a plus.

What We Value 

• A collaborative team player with leadership experience who communicates clearly and effectively across disciplines.
  • Experience with VFX pipelines.
• Experience developing VR/AR/XR applications or working with emerging spatial technologies.
• Enthusiasm for working with cutting-edge tools and advancing new technologies.

This role is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of digital twin technology while supporting an expanding product ecosystem that leverages spatial computing and AI. Join us to bring real-world assets to life with unmatched realism and functionality!