Studio Designer

Snapchat; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading technology company in Paris is seeking a Studio Designer to create high-quality AR experiences. You will be responsible for assembling and optimizing interactive AR scenes, working closely with designers and engineers. The ideal candidate has strong skills with Lens Studio and experience in real-time 3D workflows. This role requires a proactive mindset and the ability to work in an office at least 4 days a week.

Prestations

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Compensation packages including stock options

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Lens Studio and real-time 3D workflows.
• Experience in compositing, staging, and optimization for AR/VR.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Set up and organize all visual elements within Lens Core.
• Layer visual assets and ensure consistency across components.
• Anticipate issues and collaborate with QA to resolve bugs.

Connaissances

Lens Studio

3D workflows

Compositing

Debugging skills

Organizational abilities

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Animation, or related field

Description du poste

Overview

Snap Inc is a technology company. The AR Studio team at Snap is responsible for designing, prototyping, and delivering cutting-edge augmented reality experiences that push the limits of creativity and technology. As part of this team, you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers, and producers to shape the future of AR storytelling on Snapchat.

As a Studio Designer, you’ll bring together creative vision and technical execution to craft seamless, high-quality Lens experiences. You’ll be responsible for assembling, refining, and optimising interactive AR scenes in Lens Studio - ensuring that each Lens runs smoothly, looks great, and delivers a magical experience for our users.

What You’ll Do:

• Stage and Assemble: Set up and organise all visual and interactive elements within the Lens Core environment to test, iterate, and refine AR experiences.
• Composite and Polish: Layer visual assets, apply color correction, and ensure consistency and immersion across all components.
• Debug and QA Support: Anticipate potential issues and collaborate with QA to identify, document, and resolve bugs before launch.
• Optimise Performance: Improve memory efficiency and asset compression to ensure smooth performance across devices.
• Maintain Scene Cleanliness: Keep project hierarchies organized and ensure clear naming conventions for optimal performance and collaboration.
• Prototype Rapidly: Build quick Proofs of Concept (POCs) and demo versions to test new ideas and validate creative directions.
• Integrate Assets: Collaborate with Designers and AR Engineers to integrate assets into the Lens Studio scene, managing version control and ensuring correct implementation.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with the AR Production team to align creative intent with technical feasibility and support collaborative GitHub workflows.
• Workshops and education: You will be engaged in the development and growing lenses community by participating in partner programs designed for educational establishments, community creators, agencies etc.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of Lens Studio and real-time 3D workflows.
• Experience in compositing, staging, and optimization for AR/VR or interactive media.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal, or similar 3D engines is a plus.
• A keen eye for visual quality, composition, and user experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to iterate quickly and creatively under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience collaborating with engineers, producers, and QA teams on real-time projects.
• Passion for AR, immersive design, and pushing creative boundaries.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"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.

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!