Technical Product Manager - 3D AR Design (Content Creation)
Description
About Us:
Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in Northern California, Los Angeles, the New York Tri-State Area, the Southeastern US, and the Rocky Mountain Region.
We are Looking for:
A full-time Technical Product Manager - 3D AR Design to join our embedded team on-site at our client's office in Santa Monica. This role's standard working schedule is Monday - Friday every week, with possible evenings and weekends as needed.
As a Technical Product Manager, you will combine industry knowledge with product
leadership to provide cross functional teams such as Research, Creative Strategy and AR Production
with 3D assets, motion capture data, and lenses. Utilizing an understanding of machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), Gaussian Splat creation pipelines, photogrammetry pipelines, and computer animation, you will drive towards producing high-quality 3D AR content.
leadership to provide cross functional teams such as Research, Creative Strategy and AR Production
with 3D assets, motion capture data, and lenses. Utilizing an understanding of machine learning (ML), augmented reality (AR), Gaussian Splat creation pipelines, photogrammetry pipelines, and computer animation, you will drive towards producing high-quality 3D AR content.
Job Responsibilities:
● Define and drive a vision, strategy, and roadmap for 3D asset creation pipelines, Lens Studio
pipelines, and motion capture pipelines● Produce content in emerging technologies such as 4D video, generative AI, and new
motion capture pipelines
● Produce high quality motion capture datasets, Lens Studio projects, and 3D assets
(including but not limited to Gaussian Splats, photogrammetry, .x motion capture data, etc)
● Review and develop service level agreements and goals with all XFN partners
● Report on monthly business reviews and conduct quarterly reviews with XFN partners
● Ensure the 3D AR Content Creation team is meeting all SLA goals
● Lead and set the direction for the products, tools, and support structure for 3D asset creation, Lens Studio asset support, and motion capture support
● Create and manage relationships with partners/stakeholders and all XFN communications
● Create integrated project schedules/budgets between hardware and software that align with product requirements, technical challenges, tooling lead-times, and business needs
● Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams and technical leads to align on the product and technical plan the team executes against
● Partner and collaborate with external partners to ensure content creation drives towards high production value
Qualifications:
● Excellent teamwork, team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
● Proven leadership in project management, producing high quality multimedia content, and cross functional collaboration
● Hands-on-experience with 3D engines (e.g. Unreal, Maya), motion capture software (e.g. Rokoko, XSens) and Lens Studio 5.0
● Experience with Gaussian Splats, photogrammetry, and other 3D/4D asset creation pipelines
● Proven ability to grow business scope of work through partnerships across multiple teams
● Expertise in Lens Studio, Gen AI tools, and familiarity with Spectacles or other AR hardware
● Understanding of ML (machine learning) workflows, AR (augmented reality) workflows, and VFX production pipelines
● Ability to produce high content productions under tight deadlines and budget constraints
● Ability to adapt quickly to changes in workflow and technology
● Proven ability to grow business scope of work through partnerships across multiple teams
● Expertise in Lens Studio, Gen AI tools, and familiarity with Spectacles or other AR hardware
● Understanding of ML (machine learning) workflows, AR (augmented reality) workflows, and VFX production pipelines
● Ability to produce high content productions under tight deadlines and budget constraints
● Ability to adapt quickly to changes in workflow and technology
Preferred Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience with a strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
● Proven track record of interdisciplinary system of integration of film production, computer animation, and tech project management
● Experience driving complex programs in a fast-paced tech environment
● Experience presenting complex topics to broad audiences
● A passion for augmented reality and creativity
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation range for this position is $145,000 - $160,000.
ASG LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more. Applicants from the state of Washington may contact [email protected] to request a full disclosure of the benefits offerings.
Advanced Systems Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.