Technical Artist Intern (3DS)

Genies is an AI avatar and games technology company powering the next generation of digital experiences. Genies' technology stack is rooted in empowering user generated content through the company's two main mantras:

“Anyone can create anything” & “Everything works with everything”

By combining these two guiding principles, individuals can craft limitless experiences while IP owners can build dynamic social gaming ecosystems powered by user-generated content (UGC) and AI Avatars—what Genies calls "Parties."

Genies' technology stack features a comprehensive suite of UGC tools that enable anyone to create AI avatars, complete with customizable fashion, props, behaviors, and personalities, as well as immersive AI avatar experiences. At its core is the Genies Avatar Framework, which leverages machine learning and computer graphics to ensure seamless interoperability across all user-generated AI avatars and experiences—unlocking boundless creative potential.

Early adopters of Genies’ first gen avatars include icons like Justin Bieber, Rihanna, J Balvin, Migos, and thousands more. With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Genies has raised $200M from notable investors including Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Bob Iger.

Genies is looking for a Technical Artist Intern to join our R&D team this summer. Based at our headquarters in Los Angeles (Hybrid), you will work closely with a dedicated and talented team of Technical Artists and Engineers. Together, you will explore new concepts and technologies to further Genies' mission of empowering users to develop their own avatar ecosystems. This position is at the crossroads of art and engineering, essential for providing valuable experiences for users and their avatars. We're looking for someone who is passionate about creating high-quality visuals and has the technical foundation to help us build the next wave of digital identity. 

What You’ll be Doing: 

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the avatar technology landscape, with a focus on creating a foundational synthesis of annotated 3D data.
• Collaborate with both artists and engineers to refine new avatar content, ensuring it results in high-quality, annotated 3D data for AI applications.
• Partner with engineers to design and implement generative 3D creation tools that generate a diverse array of annotated 3D data for AI training.
• Communicate your project results by showcasing how the generated 3D data enhances AI model performance and supports various applications.

What You Should Have: 

• Solid grasp of 3D content creation fundamentals, including modeling, texturing, materials, lighting, rigging and animation
• Practical understanding of mobile game development concepts
• Working knowledge of Houdini / Blender / Maya or other 3D creation tools
• Experience with one or more programming languages or frameworks, such as: Python, C++, C#, HLSL/GLSL
• Familiarity with Unity / Unreal or other real-time frameworks
• Strong initiative, highly organized with the ability to work independently

Starting Salary: $20 - $35 per hour

Here's why you'll love working at Genies:

• You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development
• You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy
• You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded 
• Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide! 
• Choice of MacBook or windows laptop

Genies is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.