Working at the Transist VR Lab

Why work here?

• We're in Shanghai, one of the most vibrant and exciting actual cities on the planet.
• We are a pure VR play - we believe that this new medium requires the dedication and support of a team of like-minded, committed entrepreneurs, develops, artists and enthusiasts. You're be 100% VR all of the time. 
• Transnational - our community encompasses are 100s of developers from China and throughout the world
• Free food!

OPEN POSITIONS

We are currently looking for the following roles. If you know of someone perfect for us, please refer them to us for a free TVR Google Cardboard!

• Technical Artist

• Builder / HW Hacker

• C++ Programmer

• Product Manager

• UX Visual Designer

• Operations Guru

• Industrial Designer

• VR Community Manager

• Administrator

• VR Engineer

Technical Artist

We’re looking for highly experienced, versatile and passionate Technical Artists to solve problems, improve our tools and pipelines, and apply ingenuity to projects! Applicants must demonstrate a specialized capability as well as general versatility in all aspects of a CG pipeline. We look for individuals that proactively solve issues and have the flexibility and foresight to research, design and implement cutting-edge tools before artists require them. Technical Artists should be ready to jump into everyday production and force-multiply our art and technology capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build professional, A+ prototypes in support of the lab's broader VR software goals
• Define, research, write and maintain tools for project and VR lab-wide needs
• Host workshops for community developers to learn more about best-practices in VR design and interaction.

Requirements:

• Five or more years of professional experience in animation, games or CG industry
• Senior level contribution on a previously shipped linear medium or game product
• Expert experience with 3D software suites preferred (Maya, Zbrush, Modo, etc)
• Python and C++ programming experience preferred
• Ability to self-manage and make responsible decisions about time and project priorities
• Strong collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering equivalent is a plus

Submit a portfolio or reel with your application as well as a detailed description of work found therein.

C++ Programmer

We’re looking for highly experienced, versatile C++ Programmer to hep us solve serious challenges in VR. This is a unique position and opportunity for the right person to work with the right team in one of the most exciting new mediums in the world.

Our team members have the opportunity to work on many different styles of VR experiences. We pride ourselves on having a culture that embraces creativity, energy, and fun! If you want to work at a company that’s passionate about VR, then the TVR Lab is the place you’ll want to be!

Responsibilities

• Implement, test, debug, and maintain engine and code for UE4 (Unreal Engine)
• Work closely with designers and other engineers to create high quality features
• Write C++ code at a professional level in a modern engine
• Improve by example the efficiency and quality of the TVR Lab’s tech team
• Help to peer-review code and keep TVR Lab's code quality bar high
• Make great products and be part of a productive team
• Estimate and manage your schedules and tasks efficiently

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of software development experience in the game industry or equivalent.
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline
• Advanced C++ programming skills
• Excellent 3D Math, Trig, and Linear Algebra skills.
• Familiar with modern practices of object oriented programming and processes
• Highly self-motivated and eager to learn new systems and skills
• Good communication skills and positive team member

Bonus Requirements:

• Experience with UE3 and/or UE4 a plus
• Work with major modern consoles (XBox360/One, PS3/4, Wii/U)
• Work on mobile game development (iOS or Android)
• Experience optimizing C++ code for performance
• Experience with multithreaded systems
• Knowledge of any major third-party middleware (PhysX, Bink, SpeedTree)
• Familiarity with perforce or other modern SCM best practices
• Familiarity with Visual Studio

Submit a portfolio or reel with your application as well as a detailed description of work found therein.

Maker / Hardware Hacker / Designer

We are looking for a maker to help us create products that take VR from virtual to reality. As our resident maker, you'll bring together art, form and functionality for commercial purposes. You'll be working at the cutting edge of VR, design and engineering to help us manufacture products for small-scale batch production and bespoke industries. 

Responsibilities:

novel applications of technologies, and the exploration of intersections between traditionally separate domains and ways of working including metal-working, calligraphy, film making, and computer programming

• Responsible for the TVR digital fabrication program - including articulating our philosophy of VR for design and realization of 'a market for one person'.
• Develop partnerships with makers, small-batch manufacturers and fabrication facilities throughout China.
• Design, create and further refine TVR Lab VR-physical prototypes.
• Making sketches of ideas by hand or computer and developing the most effective ideas into detailed drawings sometimes using specialist computer software.
• Meeting TVR stakeholders and commissioning clients to discuss design brief for custom ordering and modifying ideas according to feedback received.

Requirements:

• Comfortable working at the intersections of traditional domains and ways of working, including metal-working, computing programming, 3d printing, laser cutting
• Expert knowledge of digital and physical fabrication
• Understanding technology, production methods and materials (such as textiles, metals and plastics).
• Choosing materials and ordering samples.

VR Community Manager

We are seeking a Community Development Manager to join Transist VR Lab in the beautiful campus of Gongyi Xintiandi! The Community Development Manager will be in charge of proactive communication between the Transist VR Lab and the boarder online and offline VR community in China and worldwide.

This person will need to have strong writing and speaking skills in both Chinese and English and an interest in understanding the VR community culture and behavior in China and throughout the world. In addition to communication related skills, the ideal candidates should have in-depth experience in all things VR. You will be our eyes and ears for all things VR in China and internationally so a strong passion for VR is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for communication via blog / forum in official community websites on behalf of the the Transist VR Lab.
• Support the Transist VR Lab and its related communications and promotions.
• Localize, generate, and publish high-quality editorial content for the Transist VR Lab.
• Ensure effective communication between the Lab and VR communities.
• Responsible for VR community monitoring include official community sites, fansites and other online community sites.
• Plan and execute community events and promotions.
• Support social media communication and campaigns (WeChat, Weibo, FB, Twitter) and grow our online presence by reaching out to local VR enthusiasts in both China and internationally.
• Build and maintain relations with community leaders and influencers.
• Compose feedback reports on a timely basis.
• Assist in creation of content.
• Keep track of who’s visiting our lab, website and social media platforms. Help us to improve our outreach efforts.
• Play us in Rocket League, Quake 3 or CS:GO

Requirements:

• VR Enthusiast
• Strong passion and knowledge for all VR platforms, game titles, as well as the VR industry
• Strong writing skill in Chinese and English
• Excellent translation skills in both English and Chinese
• Professional mind, strong time management skills and detail-oriented
• Remarkable inter-personnel skills and oral and written communication skills
• Available for occasional international travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Basic knowledge of social media trends and technologies

Pluses:

• Previous work experience in public communication / editorial related field
• Knowledge and insight on online game industry and player behavior
• Proficient in image editing software and familiar with video production

We’re looking for highly experienced, versatile and passionate Technical Artists to solve problems, improve our tools and pipelines, and apply ingenuity to projects! Applicants must demonstrate a specialized capability as well as general versatility in all aspects of a CG pipeline. We look for individuals that proactively solve issues and have the flexibility and foresight to research, design and implement cutting-edge tools before artists require them. Technical Artists should be ready to jump into everyday production and force-multiply our art and technology capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build professional, A+ prototypes in support of the lab's broader VR software goals
• Define, research, write and maintain tools for project and VR lab-wide needs
• Host workshops for community developers to learn more about best-practices in VR design and interaction.

Requirements:

• Five or more years of professional experience in animation, games or CG industry
• Senior level contribution on a previously shipped linear medium or game product
• Expert experience with 3D software suites preferred (Maya, Zbrush, Modo, etc)
• Python and C++ programming experience preferred
• Ability to self-manage and make responsible decisions about time and project priorities
• Strong collaboration skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering equivalent is a plus

Submit a portfolio or reel with your application as well as a detailed description of work found therein.

Administrative Rockstar

We are looking for an exceptional full-time administrator to join the team as we expand our lab!  The right candidate will be passionate about VR, an expert at navigating the various bureaucracies within Shanghai + China, super-organized and detail oriented and with a flexible schedule.  

Duties

• You are the soul of the lab, without you, we can't function on a daily basis.
• Coordinate the lab schedule, including ensuring that development team environments are prepared in advance.
• Manage lab hardware, including inventory and tracking.
• Basic lab record-keeping, filing and general administrative duties.
• Maintain lab systems, keeping software up-to-date: Unity, Unreal, Adobe CS, and more
• Ensure lab space, working spaces and storage areas are orderly and ready for use
• Be a part of the Transist Lab admin team and help make the best Virtual Reality destination in the world!

Requirements

• VR Enthusiast
• Strong passion and knowledge for the entertainment, games or VR industry
• Strong writing skill in Chinese and English
• Excellent translation skills in both English and Chinese
• Professional mind, strong time management skills and detail-oriented
• Remarkable inter-personnel skills and oral and written communication skills
• Available for occasional international travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Basic knowledge of social media trends and technologies

At TVR we are pushing the boundaries of virtual reality and related technologies. We are looking for versatile, self-directed hardware and software engineers in many disciplines that can help us achieve the next steps in VR. Join the TVR team pursuing hardware design, software development, prototyping, testing, and production as we invent, design, and deliver new experiences to over 100 million customers.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• User Interfaces
• Human Computer Interaction
• Controllers
• Computer Vision (Tracking, Photogrammetry, Bundle Adjustment)
• Image-Based Rendering & Light Field Rendering
• Optics & Computational Displays
• Tracking (EKF, State Estimation, Inertial Navigation, Control Theory)
• 3D Graphics: Shading, Rendering, Drivers
• Engine Integration (Unity, Unreal)
• Spatialized Audio
• Human Perception & Vision Science
• FPGA / ASIC Development
• Analog / Mixed Signal Circuit Design
• Embedded Firmware
• Video Compression
• Wireless Technologies

Interested? Let us know by filling out the form below!