Bitmoji Senior 3D Artist - Modeler and Texture Artist

Location: Toronto, Canada

Department: Bitmoji

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company at its core, believing the camera transforms how people live, express themselves, and connect in the moment. Our products—Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles—power AR innovation that lets millions share personalized experiences worldwide. Bitmoji, your digital avatar, brings stylized self-expression to life through trillions of unique combinations, enhancing every snap and AR Lens. Join the Bitmoji Team as a Senior 3D Artist - Modeler and Texture Artist to craft high-fidelity, optimized 3D assets that deform seamlessly in real-time AR environments, captivating Snapchat's global community. In this role, you'll lead projects from concept to deployment, creating low-poly organic models, clean topology, UVs, PBR textures, and blend shapes for stylized characters, clothing, and props. Collaborating with Content Leads and AR engineers, you'll ensure assets meet Snap's rigorous technical standards for performance on mobile devices, while pushing creative boundaries in avatar customization and digital fashion. You'll mentor junior artists, streamline workflows with reusable tools, and contribute to art critiques that elevate team output in our fast-paced, innovative culture. We're seeking a seasoned artist with 5+ years in 3D modeling, a portfolio showcasing stylized organics, and expertise in Maya, Zbrush, and Substance Painter. Thrive in Snap's 'default together' environment, working 4+ days a week in-office to fuel dynamic collaboration. Snap is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, offering comprehensive benefits like paid parental leave, mental health support, and equity in our AR revolution. If you're passionate about Bitmoji, Snapchat, and AR creativity, bring your skills to help us redefine personal expression through the camera.

What You'll Do

• Support Content Leads with supervisory, review, and organizational tasks, including processes, workflows, and project allocation
• Lead individual projects and communicate needs and progress to team stakeholders
• Create optimized 3D models, UVs, and textures for Bitmoji avatars viewed by millions worldwide
• Develop high-poly and low-poly models adhering to technical requirements and limitations
• Ensure high-fidelity modeling quality, clean topology suitable for deformation, and real-time optimization
• Produce blend shapes for facial expressions and lipsync morph targets
• Collaborate with Content Team and other departments to meet technical needs of new AR projects
• Contribute to team development through art critiques, mentoring, and training
• Quickly adapt to new programs, processes, and tools for current and upcoming initiatives
• Continuously evaluate projects for overall look, feel, aesthetics, and performance in Snapchat's AR ecosystem
• Cultivate a dynamic, creative environment aligned with Snap's innovative culture
• Create reusable smart materials, templates, and artist tools to enhance team efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Animation, or related field or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in a 2D or 3D modeling role
• A strong 3D design portfolio featuring appealing stylized characters, clothes, organic props, and superior grasp of composition
• Superior knowledge of low poly organic modeling for stylized characters and clothing, optimized for real-time rendering
• Excellent understanding of topology, edge loops for deformation, and animation suitability
• Experience producing blend shapes for facial expressions and lipsync morph targets
• Proficiency in creating PBR textures and materials
• Exceptional team, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ shipped real-time game or film/TV titles
• Proficiency in Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop
• Experience with avatar systems, modular asset creation, or digital fashion libraries
• Experience with AR development and Lens Studio
• Experience creating starter files, templates, materials, and actions to streamline workflows
• A passion for Bitmoji, Snapchat, and AR creativity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Low poly organic modeling for stylized characters and clothing
• Topology optimization for deformation and animation
• Blend shape creation for facial expressions and lipsync
• PBR texture creation and material setup
• UV unwrapping and texturing workflows
• High-poly to low-poly baking and optimization
• Real-time rendering and performance tuning
• Maya proficiency
• Zbrush sculpting
• Substance Painter texturing
• Photoshop for texture compositing
• Project leadership and stakeholder communication
• Team mentoring and art critique
• Workflow streamlining with templates and smart materials
• Adaptability to new AR tools and processes
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Aesthetic evaluation and detail orientation
• Understanding of AR avatar systems

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Competitive compensation packages with equity to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Flexible paid time off and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities in AR and creative technologies
• On-site perks including meals, fitness facilities, and collaborative spaces
• 401(k) matching and financial planning resources
• Community events fostering Snap's creative culture

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.