Lead 3D Designer

Volvo Cars

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Shanghai - China

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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What youll do

What youll do

3D Craft Excellence

  • Lead complex modeling work including vehicles environments 3D maps SR (Surround View) scenes camera-based 3D elements and UI-driven 3D components.
  • Develop advanced physically-based materials (PBR) and shaders with exceptional realism and artistic precision.
  • Set up lighting that enhances depth mood clarity and functional legibility across different HMI use cases.

Surround View (SR) & Vehicle Visualization

  • Design realistic and performant 3D vehicle models ground surfaces parking environments and sensor-driven scenes.
  • Collaborate with perception and engineering teams to translate sensor data into intuitive visual representations.
  • Ensure SR visuals meet safety requirements while delivering premium aesthetic quality.
  • Understand SR pipelines (top view 3D view stitched camera content) and how 3D assets integrate with camera feeds and driving assistance features.
  • Collaborate with ADAS engineers to align visual design with sensor behavior detection accuracy and safety constraints.
  • Evolve visual semantics for different object types (size behavior animation visibility).

Creative Exploration & Visual Direction

  • Transform UX concepts into expressive 3D visual storytelling across multiple screens.
  • Propose new creative directions visual languages and experimental design explorations that elevate the brand.
  • Develop visual prototypes animations and atmospheric visual experiences for design reviews.

Pipeline Optimization and Integration

  • Work with engineers and technical artists to ensure 3D content meets performance budgets (memory rendering frame rate).
  • Maintain consistency of 3D assets across different hardware performance levels and display specs.
  • Build 3D quality guidelines documentation and best practices for the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with UI/UX designers motion designers interaction designers and engineering teams.
  • Support design sprints reviews and stakeholder presentations with high-quality visual outputs.

What youll bring

Required

  • 7 years of professional 3D experience in automotive gaming film visualization or real-time simulation.
  • Expert-level skills in modeling lighting shading and materials.
  • Strong experience with vehicle visualization 3D environments SR (Surround View) scenes or real-time rendering for technical products.
  • Proficiency with tools like: Blender Maya 3ds Max Cinema4D Houdini Substance Painter/Designer Unreal Engine Unity
  • Deep understanding of PBR pipelines real-time optimization and shader fundamentals.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating both technical mastery and creative exploration.
  • Ability to articulate design decisions clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred

  • Automotive HMI background or experience designing 3D content for cluster center screen Passenger Screens.
  • Knowledge in SR pipeline camera stitching or ADAS visualization workflows.
  • Experience working with technical constraints of in-car hardware or embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with shader graph HLSL/GLSL or VFX tools.
  • Passion for innovation exploration and pushing 3D visual quality in real-time environments.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Design Digital Media Computer Graphics Animation Game Art Visual Communication or related fields.
  • Equivalent professional experience and portfolio excellence may also be considered.

Required Experience:

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Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more

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