About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
At Rivian, our Conceptual 3D Artists generate creative ideas and focus on artistic and aesthetic aspects to convey mood and style of the Rivian Design-language and concepts in 3D visualization Projects. You will be an integral part of our world-class vehicle design studio and work on visualizing advanced concepts and create compelling visual stories.
Responsibilities
- Generate initial concepts and ideas for 3D projects.
- Build environments and context to support visual storytelling in 3D
- Develop 3D representations of the design concept
- Map out the narrative or sequence of events within a 3D project.
- Establish the visual tone, color palette, and overall aesthetics.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand their vision and incorporate feedback into the concept.
Qualifications
- Expertise in camera/vehicle animation, environment/world building, including perspective, lighting, composition, and scene framing.
- Ability to create compelling visual concepts within project requirements.
- 5+ years of experience in design visualization, game design, concept art, digital design, or a digital illustration role.
- Proficient in Unreal Engine as well as Maya, Blender, 3D Max or other polygon based modeling software.
- Basic/intermediate Unreal Engine blueprint knowledge
- Balances a 75% artistic and 25% technical focus.
- Capable of quick prototyping and innovative problem-solving.
- Efficiently develops meshes and materials, achieving 30-60% of the final design.
- Utilizes quick 2D paintovers for composition adjustments if needed
- Proficient in building 3D environments.
*Experience with VRAY and VRED is a plus
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $150,000 – $173,000/yr (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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