Volvo Group

Lead 3D Designer

Volvo Group  •  Shanghai, CN (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

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What you'll do

What you'll do

3D Craft Excellence

  • Lead complex modeling work including vehicles, environments, 3D maps, SR (Surround View) scenes, camera-based 3D elements, and UI-driven 3D components.
  • Develop advanced physically-based materials (PBR) and shaders with exceptional realism and artistic precision.
  • Set up lighting that enhances depth, mood, clarity, and functional legibility across different HMI use cases.

Surround View (SR) & Vehicle Visualization

  • Design realistic and performant 3D vehicle models, ground surfaces, parking environments, and sensor-driven scenes.
  • Collaborate with perception and engineering teams to translate sensor data into intuitive visual representations.
  • Ensure SR visuals meet safety requirements while delivering premium aesthetic quality.
  • Understand SR pipelines (top view, 3D view, stitched camera content) and how 3D assets integrate with camera feeds and driving assistance features.
  • Collaborate with ADAS engineers to align visual design with sensor behavior, detection accuracy, and safety constraints.
  • Evolve visual semantics for different object types (size, behavior, animation, visibility).

Creative Exploration & Visual Direction

  • Transform UX concepts into expressive 3D visual storytelling across multiple screens.
  • Propose new creative directions, visual languages, and experimental design explorations that elevate the brand.
  • Develop visual prototypes, animations, and atmospheric visual experiences for design reviews.

Pipeline, Optimization, and Integration

  • Work with engineers and technical artists to ensure 3D content meets performance budgets (memory, rendering, frame rate).
  • Maintain consistency of 3D assets across different hardware performance levels and display specs.
  • Build 3D quality guidelines, documentation, and best practices for the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with UI/UX designers, motion designers, interaction designers, and engineering teams.
  • Support design sprints, reviews, and stakeholder presentations with high-quality visual outputs.

What you'll bring

Required

  • 7+ years of professional 3D experience in automotive, gaming, film, visualization, or real-time simulation.
  • Expert-level skills in modeling, lighting, shading, and materials
  • Strong experience with vehicle visualization, 3D environments, SR (Surround View) scenes, or real-time rendering for technical products.
  • Proficiency with tools like: Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema4D, Houdini, Substance Painter/Designer, Unreal Engine, Unity
  • Deep understanding of PBR pipelines, real-time optimization, and shader fundamentals.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating both technical mastery and creative exploration
  • Ability to articulate design decisions clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred

  • Automotive HMI background or experience designing 3D content for cluster, center screen, Passenger Screens.
  • Knowledge in SR pipeline, camera stitching, or ADAS visualization workflows.
  • Experience working with technical constraints of in-car hardware or embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with shader graph, HLSL/GLSL, or VFX tools.
  • Passion for innovation, exploration, and pushing 3D visual quality in real-time environments.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Digital Media, Computer Graphics, Animation, Game Art, Visual Communication, or related fields.
  • Equivalent professional experience and portfolio excellence may also be considered.
Volvo Group

About Volvo Group

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Göteborg, SE
Year Founded
Unknown
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