Computational Artist/Designer - Amazon
Amazon is searching for a Computational Artist/Designer to join their team. You’ll work on Alexa Human effects, combining various modes of design and considering multiple dimensions of interaction. Experience in VR, AR, game design, and interaction design a plus. If this sounds interesting, apply here.
Description
Alexa is Amazon’s voice-first AI present in over 100 million Alexa-enabled devices. As devices continue to integrate more deeply into our lives, Alexa Human Effects (HFX) seeks to raise the bar of what is considered a compelling customer experience. We are a paradigm-changing, generative practice that investigates intrinsic anatomical, biomechanical, neurological, perceptual, and cultural parameters, and codifies this intelligence into Alexa hardware, software, and wetware.
As the first Computational Artist within the Alexa Human Effects team, you think in 4D space. You exploit neural networks as your canvas and paint / sculpt / render with creative code. You have a strong point of view, and bend tools to manifest your aesthetic vision. When you find today’s tools inadequate, you build your own.
In this role, you always start by questioning the premise of any question. You will think parametrically, and drive forward a cohesive (multi-sensory) program that translates complex knowledge into experientially-intuitive understanding. Starting with the visual (brand/type/grid/color), you will bring fidelity and finesse to our next generation design software. You will direct all aspects of experience design, including contextual interaction systems, for our elastic tools.
As far as tech specs: your design-mind begins with scripts and nodes as a parametric setup for endless generative possibilities. You have experience and are comfortable transitioning between various design tool ecosystems: from vector editors and image manipulators - to 3D software and animation tools - to creating coding frameworks and VFX software.
Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location.
Basic Qualifications
A domain polyglot, who traverses disciplines, and remixes ideas + appropriates techniques into new contexts
A passion for visual design, especially with regard to visceral, behavioral, and reflective design
An impressive ability to concept / storyboard / transform abstract ideas into compelling design directions
Experience with advanced vector-based graphic + image manipulation software (e.g. Figma, Illustrator, Spline)
Experience in creative coding (e.g. Javascript, three.js, WebGL, openFrameworks, p5.js)
Experience with 3D / animation / simulation software (e.g. Maya, 3DS Max, Blender, C4D, Houdini, After Effects)
Deep expertise within an applied art / design discipline including Visual / Graphic / Fashion / Web / Game / Automotive / Industrial / Generative Design, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Industry experience within consumer electronics, game development, AR/XR, or related field
Prototyping experience with generative models such as GANs, VAE / dense 3D reconstruction / object detection, segmentation, and tracking
Experience with game engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine)
Deep curiosity for Computer Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Physics, or related field.