Head of 3D Bitmoji Creative
Snapchat
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Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
Bitmoji is the digital you — a living cartoon character to instantly express who you are and how you're feeling, in the moment. We believe that the magic of cartoons can improve everyone’s online lives and empower people to communicate in ways that words alone can’t capture.
We’re looking for a Head of Bitmoji Creative to join our team at Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
Establish a compelling creative vision for 3D Bitmoji
Lead, mentor, and inspire the team of artists and leads on 3D avatar development, fashion, and content creation
Collaborate with cross functional leaders at Snap to make strategic decisions for Bitmoji products considering market trends, user feedback, and business objectives
Work closely with the product team to ensure Bitmoji products align with overarching company strategy and goals, contributing to a cohesive roadmap for production
Anticipate, identify, and resolve operational and quality issues for the Bitmoji content organization
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated track record of successfully leading creative teams and managing multiple projects concurrently
Ability to build and influence relationships effectively across various levels of the organization
Ability to work within fast-paced, cross-functional environments, adept at overseeing multiple teams and projects simultaneously
Strong leadership skills and capabilities, including the ability to mentor and develop team members to achieve their full potential
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams from different disciplines to achieve shared objectives
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with production, product design, and engineering teams across Snap
Skilled in identifying and resolving gaps in production workflows, with a solutions-focused approach
Ability to distill large projects into manageable tasks and effectively organize resources to meet objectives
Strong proficiency in both written and verbal communication, and ability to present to executive leadership
Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years of experience leading or managing a team in the industry
10+ years of experience in a character art, illustration, gaming, or animation-focused role
Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in illustration, graphic design, gaming, animation, or a related field
A portfolio submission featuring highlights of past creative work that you have overseen
Preferred Qualifications:
Exceptional skills in various creative disciplines, commitment to highest quality of design and/or animation and an eye for detail
Previous experience in technology
Experience with digital content creation software (Maya, Photoshop, Unity, Unreal Engine)
Experience with AR and Lens Studio is a plus! https://lensstudio.snapchat.com/
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
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