Virtual Reality / 3D Designer - Hybrid in Eden Prairie, MN

At UnitedHealthcare,

we’re

simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier

communities

and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here

impacts

the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive,

affordable

and

equitable

. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you ready to dive into a world where passion and hard work lead to incredible success? Look no further! UnitedHealth Group is seeking an enthusiastic Unreal Engine Designer to join our exceptional video productions team.

As a team of creative and analytical individuals who absolutely love what we do, we thrive in each other's company. As part of Enterprise Marketing, we're on the lookout for a talented individual who can bring virtual and augmented reality content to life in our studio in the most awe-inspiring way.

In this role, you'll be the mastermind behind creating high-quality virtual and augmented reality experiences within our cutting-edge production studio. Collaborating closely with our brilliant studio and production teams, you'll ensure a deep understanding of the creative objectives and requirements of each project. From there, it's all about bringing those visions to life with utmost accuracy and timeliness.

But here's the cherry on top - this is a hybrid role that offers the best of both worlds. While you'll have the flexibility to work remotely, we're looking for candidates who can join us at our vibrant Minneapolis, Minnesota office at least three days a week.

So, if you're ready to unleash your Unreal Engine expertise, be surrounded by an incredible team, and make a significant impact in the world of virtual and augmented reality, then we can't wait to meet you! Apply now and let's create mind-bending experiences together.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the creative and studio teams to understand project requirements and develop virtual set designs that align with the overall vision of the video production

Utilize Unreal Engine to design and build high-quality, realistic virtual sets that enhance the visual aesthetics of our video projects

Create and integrate virtual assets, textures, lighting, and other elements required to bring the virtual sets to life in Ross Voyager

Optimize virtual sets for real-time rendering and ensure smooth performance within the given hardware specifications

Work closely with other designers, animators, and developers to ensure seamless integration of virtual sets and other AR components into the video production pipeline

Stay updated with the latest Unreal Engine features and techniques, and explore innovative ways to enhance the virtual set design process

Collaborate with studio team to troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to virtual set or AR design and implementation

Maintain project documentation, including design specifications, asset lists, and production workflows.

Support Creative Leads & Creative Director, Producers and Editors

Create/design internal and external marketing collateral

Strive to add value in any task you’re assigned

Track and update workstream progress in team project management application

Other duties as required

You’ll

be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

4+ years relevant work experience in virtual production, virtual/augmented reality design, or related field

Proven experience as an Unreal Engine Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your virtual set design skills

Proficiency in using Unreal Engine for real-time rendering and virtual production

Solid understanding of lighting, texturing, and shading principles within Unreal Engine

Expert knowledge of virtual set design best practices and techniques for virtual production

Familiarity with industry-standard tools and software related to video production and post-production

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Good communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey ideas and concepts to both technical and non-technical team members with mood boards, style frames and storyboards

Ability to understand/interpret client expectations

Good communication and interpersonal skills; must work effectively as part of a team

Willingness to take direction

Ability to execute independently and work on multiple projects simultaneously

Creative vision, composition and type layout skills

Experience working within multiple brand guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in video production or a related field.

Experience with Ross Voyager

Familiarity with other 3D design programs

Web design, print and creative agency background a plus

Knowledge of live action production, video and music editing, and basic compositing skills

Knowledge of motion capture technology and photogrammetry and its integration with Unreal Engine

Familiarity with scripting and programming languages such as Blueprint or C++

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications

Knowledge of Adobe Workfront

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age,

location

and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized

groups

and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering

equitable

care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission

.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a

drug -

free workplace. Candidates

are required to

pass a drug test before beginning employment

.

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