Head of 3D Bitmoji Creative - Toronto - Snap Inc.

Description

Snap Inc. is a technology company driven by the idea that the camera represents a great opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

We believe that this technology empowers people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Our Products

We offer three core products: Snapchat, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across our services; and Spectacles, our AR glasses.

About Bitmoji

Bitmoji is your digital representation – a living cartoon character that instantly expresses who you are and how you're feeling in the moment.

We believe that the magic of cartoons can enhance everyone's online lives and empower people to communicate in ways that words alone can't capture.

The Role

We're looking for a Head of Bitmoji Creative to join our team at Snap Inc.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing a compelling creative vision for 3D Bitmoji
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a team of artists and leads on 3D avatar development, fashion, and content creation
• Collaborating with cross-functional leaders at Snap to make strategic decisions for Bitmoji products considering market trends, user feedback, and business objectives
• Working closely with the product team to ensure Bitmoji products align with the company's overarching strategy and goals, contributing to a cohesive roadmap for production
• Anticipating, identifying, and resolving operational and quality issues for the Bitmoji content organization

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A demonstrated track record of successfully leading creative teams and managing multiple projects concurrently
• The ability to build and influence relationships effectively across various levels of the organization
• Ability to work within fast-paced, cross-functional environments, adept at overseeing multiple teams and projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership skills and capabilities, including the ability to mentor and develop team members to achieve their full potential
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams from different disciplines to achieve shared objectives
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with production, product design, and engineering teams across Snap
• Skilled in identifying and resolving gaps in production workflows, with a solutions-focused approach
• Ability to distill large projects into manageable tasks and effectively organize resources to meet objectives
• Strong proficiency in both written and verbal communication, and ability to present to executive leadership

Qualifications

You'll need:

• 7+ years of experience leading or managing a team in the industry
• 10+ years of experience in a character art, illustration, gaming, or animation-focused role
• Bachelor's degree or college diploma in illustration, graphic design, gaming, animation, or a related field
• A portfolio submission featuring highlights of past creative work that you have overseen

Preferred Qualifications

We're looking for someone with:

• Exceptional skills in various creative disciplines, commitment to highest quality of design and/or animation and an eye for detail
• Previous experience in technology
• Experience with digital content creation software (Maya, Photoshop, Unity, Unreal Engine)
• Experience with AR and Lens Studio is a plus

Welcome to Snap

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EEO, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate.