Shader Technical Artist for AI Anime Avatar App 🤖

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Botnet lets creators make AI avatars - similar to Character.ai, but with a beautiful visualization of the character you're speaking to. Our initial use case is for anime fans.

As a technical artist, you will utilize your skills and passion for anime to bring our concepts to life.

Responsibilities

3D Development

• Design, develop, and implement Three.JS Avatar experiences in collaboration with 3D designers, artists, and engineers

• Optimize 3D performance across a wide range of devices by tuning WebGL rendering techniques and algorithms

• Ensure the quality and stability of 3D features and systems throughout the development life cycle

Technical Documentation and Collaboration

• Create and maintain technical documentation related to 3D development processes and tools

• Provide support and guidance for team members during development processes

• Work closely with QA teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve technical issues

Level & Environment Programming

• Collaborate with level designers and environment artists to implement, optimize, and polish 3D levels and worlds.

• Develop tools and automation systems to streamline level and environment production for the team.

Optimization & Performance

• Optimize 3D performance, identify bottlenecks, and debug issues to ensure smooth and efficient usage, prioritizing player experience.

• Collaborate with platform-specific programmers to ensure the app runs optimally across various devices.

Tool Development & Integration

• Develop, integrate, and maintain in-house or third-party tools and software to enhance the app development workflow.

• Streamline workflows by creating systems that allow non-programmers to contribute to the app content more efficiently.

Requirements:

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• A passion for gaming and a deep understanding of app development processes, challenges, and trends.

• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Technical Skills

• At least 2 years of experience with WebGL, OpenGL, or other 3D graphics APIs in app development

• Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript and familiarity with 3D frameworks such as Three.js, Babylon.js, or others

• A background in performance optimization, shader programming, and multiplatform development

• Experience using version control systems, preferably Git

Mentality

• A creative and forward-thinking approach to 3D development, eager to explore new ideas and find innovative solutions.

• Adaptable and receptive to feedback, able to iterate and refine your work in response to changes or new input.

• A proactive and self-motivated mindset, consistently seeking ways to contribute to the project and the team's overall success.