3D Lead

FitXR is a fitness technology company working at the cutting edge of VR and MR, building a movement for movement.

We started life in 2016 in a garden shed in the UK. Today, we’re building FitXR, one of the top-downloaded apps on the Meta Quest store. We’ve raised close to $30m from top investors such as Maveron, Hiro, and BoostVC.

We've built a growing range of fitness studios, from box workouts with world-class trainers like Olympian Nicola Adams to immersive Zumba dance classes. While nothing compares to trying it yourself, you can watch a trailer here.

Our team is distributed across Europe and the US. We’re guided by our Principles of Play: four core beliefs about how we treat each other and our community. We make space for every voice, believe in the importance of a learner’s mindset, and prioritize team success over individual glory.

FitXR is available on Meta Quest 2 & 3 and has been downloaded by over a million people worldwide and featured in Forbes, Empire, T3, Washington Post, Men's Health, GQ, and more. In 2022, FitXR ranked 6th in The Information’s 50 Most Promising Startups.

TLDR

As a 3D Lead, you'll bring high-quality 3D assets to life, pushing creative boundaries while guiding your team to new heights. Your technical skills will elevate the art team, helping them overcome challenges and unlock their full potential. You’ll dive into hands-on 3D work, as well as managing project schedules (with the Art Producer) and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure every project stays on track and shines. Ready to shape the future of 3D design? Let’s get started!

What you’ll find here

• A highly collaborative team of multi-disciplinary specialists, who manage a huge range of experimental and high-impact product initiatives - your thoughts, challenges, and ideas are actively encouraged!

• A dynamic and flexible environment – we’re committed to creating a revolutionary product that transforms the way people experience fitness. As pioneers in this space, we’re charting new territory and evolving rapidly. If you’re excited about making a positive impact and enjoy working in a setting where you can shape your path and adapt to change, you’ll feel right at home here.

• A culture built on delivering greatness, iterating, sharing feedback, and trying new things - we want you to take bold bets focused on driving value to our customers, and tell us what you learn if it doesn’t work!

• A highly invested senior leadership team who believe our people are what will take our business to the next level - they are your teammates, cheerleaders, coaches, and support team - working beside you as we build the #1 immersive fitness app in the world

• Strong foundations, but an openness to working your way - we have a high-quality bar when it comes to delivery, but teams have the freedom to self-organize how they achieve this

• An excellent benefits package - see below

Where you’ll spend your time

• Leadership & Team Support:

  • Lead the 3D art team through regular check-ins, ensuring work is on track and feedback from senior leadership is communicated clearly.

  • Mentor and support team members on technical and creative challenges.

  • Provide support to external contractors, to ensure efficient onboarding and integration into the permanent team

• Project Management:

  • Work with Art Producer on scheduling, resource allocation, and task tracking to ensure project milestones are met.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders on project scoping, resourcing, and technical problem-solving.

  • Maintain project progress in Linear, adjusting tasks as necessary to avoid blockers.

• Technical Oversight:

  • Guide the team in technical areas such as pipeline, optimization, environment blockouts, and testing.

  • Explore realtime technologies and improve processes to enhance production quality and efficiency.

  • Steer Technical Artists in the choices and techniques to be used to maximise the quality and performance of the experience.

• 3D Production:

  • Support the team with asset creation at every stage of modeling, texturing, and optimisation of realtime 3D assets, ensuring high-quality visual delivery.

  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide hands-on support for asset creation when necessary.

  • Research and implement improvements for 3D processes and workflows.

  • Support and extend the existing pipeline.

We’d love to see from you

• Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally managing small to medium teams of 3-10 members.

• Expert understanding of 3D production pipelines, with hands-on experience in Unity, Substance Suite, and at least one 3D package such as Maya, 3Ds Max, or Blender.

• Expertise in creating realtime immersive 3D environments and assets that push the visual boundaries.

• Ability to scope, estimate, and delegate tasks efficiently, with a deep understanding of both creative and technical aspects of 3D art production.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of managing both internal teams and external contractors effectively.

• Previous experience working in small to mid-sized studios.

• Experience with Perforce is great, but not a necessity.

Key Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

• A collaborative mindset, always open to feedback, and willing to push creative boundaries.

• Artistic eye with extensive technical expertise in realtime 3D technologies.

• Creative with knack for problem solving and the ability to inspire and lead the team.

• A professional with strong soft skills, proficient in conveying expectations, coordinating workloads, and handling conflict resolution thoughtfully and diplomatically.

Logistics 🛠

Our interview process takes place on Google Hangouts and tends to consist of the following stages:

• Talent screen

• Hiring Manager/Technical interview

• Cultural stage

• Final interview

Growth & Opportunities:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the creative direction of our 3D assets significantly. You will grow with the team as we tackle innovative projects, explore new technologies, and solve complex creative challenges.

Benefits 🌱

As well as being fully remote, our benefits include:

🏝 Unlimited annual leave

📈 Stock options - everyone is an owner

🌱 £800 per annum learning budget and £400 home office setup budget

🧘 £900 per annum wellbeing budget (Private Health Insurance available)

🤗 Annual company retreat & regular get-togethers

💻 VR headset

🚴‍♂️ Cycle scheme

👶 12 weeks full paid family leave