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Manager, Visual Design - Synthetic Reality Development

Shield AI· AI Hive – Engineering
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MadridFull Time EmployeePosted 4d ago

About the role

Hands-on team leader managing a team of four Synthetic Reality Developers to recreate real-world infrastructure, airports, environments, and assets for high-fidelity simulation training environments using 3D modeling, texturing, and proprietary company software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of four Synthetic Reality Developers in the visual database production team for professional simulation.
  • Recreate real-world infrastructure, airports, environments, ground/m maritime/airborne vehicles through 3D modeling and realistic textures.
  • Produce high-fidelity scenarios for professional training simulators.
  • Work with standard production tools and proprietary company software, processes, and workflows.
  • Ensure adherence to technical and visual standards, quality, and project delivery deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in 3D modeling and texturing.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a team leader or manager in similar environment.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Maya for 3D modeling, geometry creation, and optimization (Features and Moving Models).
  • Strong proficiency in developing and optimizing UV coordinates.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for creating and editing textures.
  • Excellent spatial awareness and ability to interpret complex proportions, scales, and geometric relationships.
  • Ability to reproduce real-world assets and environments using photographic references and technical documentation.
  • Ability to work within established technical standards and production requirements, ensuring consistency across deliverables.
  • Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and on-time project delivery.

Skills

Required:3D modelingTexturingTeam leadershipAutodesk MayaUV mappingAdobe Photoshop
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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