+ Business Development Manager (BDM) (Full time, Remote)

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and securing projects that align with our company's expertise in game art and photogrammetry services. The BDM will play a pivotal role in guiding our company's strategic direction and growth, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of the real-time production industry.

• Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective business development strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones, focusing on the gaming, AR, VR, and film industries.
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within the industry, leveraging this information to position our services competitively.
  • Network and build strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and industry influencers to generate leads and increase the company's visibility and reputation.
  • Collaborate with the production team to understand our capabilities fully and ensure that proposals align with our expertise and resources.
  • Negotiate and close deals, ensuring projects are secured on favorable terms that meet both client expectations and company objectives.
  • Provide insightful feedback to the production and management teams, helping to refine processes, services, and offerings based on market demands and client feedback.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows, effectively communicating our value proposition and services to a wide audience.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of business development activities, providing regular updates to senior management on progress towards goals and objectives.
    
    

• Qualifications

  • Proven experience in business development, sales, or a similar role within the gaming, film, or related industries.
  • Strong understanding of the real-time production industry, including AR, VR, games, and films, with specific knowledge of game art and photogrammetry services.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and team members.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute plans to achieve business goals.
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets and business objectives.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients, attend events, and support business development activities.
    
    

• Why Join Us?

  Pod 8 offers a unique opportunity to be part of a creative, innovative team that is shaping the future of real-time productions. We value creativity, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence. As a BDM with us, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on our growth and success, working with a talented team and a diverse range of clients around the world. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development.
  

+ Art Lead (Full time, On-Site)

We are seeking a Lead Artist to guide and inspire our team of skilled 3D Artists in producing compelling worlds and assets of AAA quality. This role carries significant responsibility and offers the chance to significantly influence the development of a strong team. Your artistic, technical, and managerial skills are crucial in this position.

As the Lead Artist, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating the team's work to ensure that production goals are met in terms of both time and quality. This role demands proactive problem-solving and solution-finding at both the team and production levels to deliver an exceptional visual experience for the project.

• Responsibilities
  
  • Oversee the artistic team in crafting AAA quality environments and assets.
  • Define and implement art standards/systems, ensuring consistency in all creative materials.
  • Collaborate closely with production to align schedules and plans with business and project requirements.
  • Engage in project scheduling, maintaining foresight in planning.
  • Ensure effective communication within the team, aligning members with project objectives.
  • Provide regular, clear, and constructive reviews and feedback on the team's work.
  • Foster creativity and participation from all team members.
  • Ensure efficient collaboration between team members and other dependent teams.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with direct manager, producers, leads, directors, and other teams to enhance project quality.
  • Set high standards for the project, pushing for excellent results from both self and team members.
  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of work methods and pipelines.
  • Share expertise and recommend best practices in your specialty area.
  • Ensure that produced and integrated assets align with the artistic vision of the game and meet quality standards.
  • Guide, mentor, and develop the team
    
    
• Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of industry experience.
  • Proven track record in the entertainment and/or video game industry.
  • Demonstrated ability in team leadership and management.
  • Strong artistic expertise in both stylized and photo-realistic art styles.
  • Profound knowledge of 3D software (3DS Max, Zbrush, etc.).
  • Good understanding of game engines.
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
  • Problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to drive change and inspire innovative ideas.
    

+ 3D Artist (Full time, On-Site)

We are looking for a talented 3D artist to join our team. The ideal candidate should have atleast 1 year of experience and must have worked with scan data and realistic 3D asset creation for either movies or games.

• Overview
  You will be responsible for creating optimized 3D assets for movies and games from scan data. You must possess the ability to recreate realistic details in both modeling/sculpting and texturing, with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of the PBR workflow.
  
  
• Responsibilities
  • Work closely with art directors and team leads to create high-quality, realistic 3D assets for use in VFX and real time production pipeline(s).
  • Collaborate with team leads and production managers to ensure that assets meet project timelines and quality standards.
  • Be process oriented and ensure that all assets are technically sound and meet all the project quality requirements.
  • Be proactive and contribute towards enhancing existing workflows and processes thereby increasing efficiency and quality of work.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and developments.
    
    
• Qualifications
  • At least 1 year of experience at a renowned studio and must have worked with scan data and realistic 3D asset creation for either movies or games.
  • Good to have an understanding of Photogrammetry workflow. Working knowledge of Reality Capture will be a plus.
  • Strong understanding of PBR workflow with strong proficiency in Zbrush, Maya and Substance Painter.
  • Strong technical skills, including understanding of topology, optimization, texture maps and file formats.
  • Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.