Creative Expert - 3D/VFX
Core
Drive innovation in 3D/VFX capabilities for Apple hardware by collaborating with system architects to identify use cases, validate performance targets, and develop new creative features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Role type
Senior IC Creative Expert (3D/VFX)
Builds
New creative capabilities and performance improvements for Apple Pro Workflow products
Domain
Consumer electronics / 3D animation and visual effects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, look development, lighting, shading, rigging, animation, simulation, real-time rendering, CAD, pen-and-tablet workflows, workflow debugging, emerging hardware/software knowledge
Preferred skills
Teaching experience, social media audience building, team leadership, multi-project prioritization, technical articulation
Technologies
3D applications, CAD tools, pen-and-tablet devices
Responsibilities
Collaborate with System Architects to identify creative use cases impacted by hardware performance; Work on R&D of new creative capabilities for Mac, iPad, and iPhone; Help establish and validate performance targets for future hardware; Lead cross-functional efforts to improve performance and bring new features; Set creative and technical direction and mentor others; Stay current on emerging hardware, software and workflows in 3D, animation, and digital content creation; Create presentation materials and present status reports to peers and executive leadership; Build technical relationships with key external developers and strategic customers.