Project Manager - Immersive Website

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with experience in games and/or the 3D interactive spaces. This is a full-time, four-month engagement with a 10-person team, aimed at wrapping up a product that is in its advanced stages toward completion. Possibility for continued work after.

Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Oversee the completion of a nearly finished product, ensuring all milestones are met.

  • Reporting: Regularly communicating project status in multiple formats.

  • Team Coordination: Work closely with a team of 10 to ensure smooth workflow and collaboration.

  • Pipeline Management: Understand and manage complex 3D pipelines.

  • Tool Utilization: Utilize project management tools such as Asana and Miro.

  • WebGL and Web-Based Products: Experience with WebGL is preferred, but experience in shipping web-based products is also acceptable.

Requirements

  • Experience: 4+ years in project management or production, specifically in games or 3D interactive spaces.

  • Communication: Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Understanding of 3D production pipelines, insomuch as they lead toward tracked deliverables

    • Experience with Asana. Miro & Sharepoint are a plus.

    • Knowledge of 3D and WebGL is a plus.

  • Team Management: Ability to lead and coordinate a team of approximately 10 people.

  • Project Completion: Focused on delivering a website product that is 75% complete.

Engagement Details

  • Duration: Full-time, four-month engagement.

  • As close to PST timezone as possible.

  • Team Size: 10-person team.

More info on Banana Foundry here https://www.mattda.ly/banana-foundry

Reach howdy@mattda.ly if interested. thanks!

3D Environmental Art Director

Overview

We are seeking a 3D Art Director to synthesize a brand identity and confidently pitch forward vision on turning that identity into a virtual space. Ideal if experienced with WebGL, Unreal 3D, and 3D Studio Max. This role is for a short-term, multi-month contract, starting immediately, to help wrap up a project that is in its advanced stages. The ideal candidate will bring a confident creative vision to finalize the project.

Responsibilities

  • Team Management

    • Lead and manage a small team of artists.

    • Provide guidance and support to ensure high-quality output.

  • Client Interaction

    • Interface with the branding team to align web branding with the client's vision.

    • Confidently pitch and sell ideas to clients.

    • Explain complex concepts in simple terms, supported by visuals.

  • Project Execution

    • Take the client from concept to greybox to final execution.

    • Ensure the final product is a true representation of the client's brand.

Requirements

  • Experience

    • 5+ years of experience in 3D art and design.

    • Proficiency in WebGL, Unreal 3D, and 3D Studio Max.

    • Experience working with agencies and brands is a plus.

  • Skills

    • Strong leadership and team management abilities.

    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

    • Ability to translate a brand identity into a non-skeuomorphic virtual space, and communicate that vision simply, enthusiastically and confidently.

  • Bonus Points

    • Experience with social virtual worlds.

    • Ability to produce concept visuals through traditional sketching, generative AI, mood boarding, etc.

Ideal Candidate

  • A visionary who can bring a project to life with a strong creative touch.

  • Someone who can work quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

  • A professional who can seamlessly integrate with our team and contribute to the project's success.

More info on Banana Foundry here https://www.mattda.ly/banana-foundry

Reach howdy@mattda.ly if interested. thanks!