3D Artist - Open Innovation Arena i Göteborg

Innovation starts with being curious.

At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?

Join Us. The role of the Open Innovation Arena is to prepare Volvo Cars for different futures by tackling our greatest uncertainties. The Open Innovation Arena is a construct based on the idea that innovation is a companywide matter - a matter that cannot be centralized, but a competence that needs to be spread, and shared. An arena is an open construct, not for the selected few but a place of participation reaching beyond the Volvo Cars.

The future towards which Volvo is currently heading is one of higher margins through the means of direct consumer relationships. The leap is massive. From a manufacturer of cars to a mobility provider. On this journey on which Volvo has just recently embarked, some factors are relatively certain, and some are uncertain. The relatively certain we have set goals for, created strategies for and designed architectures and organisations for. 

For the uncertain we need to prepare - think, test and do. That is why we created the Open Innovation Arena. The purpose is to connect the fragmented or isolated dots of ideas, knowledge and insights outside and inside across the company, into actionable shapes. The Arena is by default very dynamic to enable exploration and experimentation. 
 

What You’ll Do. As a 3D Artist, you will be part of our core team creating virtual experiences to let us understand and interact with future scenarios and worlds. You will utilise the latest VR/AR hardware and related technology as we seek to explore beyond mobility. As such, we especially welcome applicants with a background from outside the traditional automotive industry. 

Your responsibility will be to create outstanding virtual experiences with a high degree of independency in both conception and execution. Utilize your skillset in order to create 3D assets and environments, set up scenes and animations to tell a story. The implementation of user interactions within these experiences will be core of your work as well.

Furthermore, you will engage in continuous exploration of new software and technology especially in the field of VR/AR that can potentially offer new opportunities to Volvo Cars. Partner up with product managers, engineers, user researchers and designers to shape our projects from design to shipping and beyond.

Do you fit the profile? We are looking for someone with a passion for digital art and proficiency as a 3D artist within real time 3D. You have extensive experience in the whole 3D artist workflow (modelling, animation, lighting, shading & texturing, VFX, and compositing), including 3+ years’ experience with Unity3D or Unreal development with a focus on visual aspects. You have advanced skills in Maya or Blender, Photoshop, ZBrush, Houdini, Substance Painter, or equivalent as well as Experience with current VR/AR hardware and relevant development SDK´s.

We believe that you education in a relevant area (Design, Art, Architecture) or equivalent expertise with overall strong artistic skills while implementing virtual experiences including techniques related to character and environmental design. Last but not least, you need to be fluent in English (written and spoken).

As a person, you should be self-driven and work proactively. We see you as a person with a passion to find creative and innovative solutions on your own and while collaborating with experts of different backgrounds. You are an easy going and open-minded team player with strong organisational skills that allows you to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and expectations. Our developers, designers, and engineers are world class in what they do, and we want you to aim for the same level.

How to learn more and apply? Does this sound like your next challenge? Please apply for this no later than 5th of June 2022, enclose CV and cover letter written in English. We also want you to submit your portfolio demonstrating skills in the relevant field. Note that due to GDPR we cannot accept applications through e-mail. We will be reviewing applications continuously, so don't wait to apply. If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity you are welcome to contact hiring manager Anna Hellmark at anna.hellmark@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Andreas Antefelt at andreas.antefelt@volvocars.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that his is an on-site position based at our HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

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Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.