Join the future of virtual entertainment.

Wave is the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer’s unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

As a Lead Tech Artist, you will help inform, design and build the tools, pipelines, shaders and art techniques for creating our shows in the most efficient and effective way possible. You will collaborate closely with design and art leads to make sure our pipeline is adapting correctly to the creative needs of the company, while also helping inform our creative direction from an art content production view point.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as tech artist in Unity
• Multiple titles shipped, preferably in games or AR/VR/XR space
• Shader writing abilities
• Strong scripting abilities in C#, Python or relevant languages
• Design and develop content creation pipelines and tools for the art team
• Deep understanding of real-time 3D game engine concepts and techniques
• Ability to diagnose and optimize real-time 3D graphics
• Professional experience working in game engines
• Understanding of basic digital audio concepts

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Houdini and/or procedural content creation workflows
• Graphics programming knowledge
• Experience creating audio-reactive content
• Familiar with motion capture technology, Mechanim, IK, character rigging

Wave brings people together through virtual entertainment. Our shows enable artists and audiences to collaborate in the creation of the most interactive live performance experiences in the world. Waves are live, interactive and immersive shows that are unlike any virtual concert you have ever experienced. We combine the best of live music, gaming and broadcast technology to transform the live music experience. Waves are live streamed globally on wave.watch and across popular social and gaming platforms including YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook and Roblox.

Wave is looking for a Senior Art Development Director to lead our Creative team to craft interactive virtual concert experiences  featuring some of today’s biggest recording artists. As the studio’s Art Development Director, you will be responsible for managing and delivering high quality art assets from both internal and outsourced teams. In addition, you will work with the Lead Tech Artist to establish and maintain a robust art asset workflow and pipeline, providing inspirational leadership, and collaborating with creative leaders to further develop the look and feel of our virtual concerts in a fast-paced startup environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Set direction for multiple teams, organizing cross-team goals and projects. 
  
• Represents goals, metrics, and successes to senior leadership for all teams reporting into this manager. 
  
• Works with product managers and stakeholders in development and execution of multiple teams' roadmaps. 
• Responsible for growing team resources and capabilities for Art asset creation on all initiatives and shows
  
• Manage all aspects of art outsourcing including vetting new resources, managing bids and budgets, establishing and maintaining workflow and pipelines, and ensuring top quality
  
• Plans and executes changes to team staffing in service of company goals: identifying gaps, defining roles, and managing team size.
  
• Responsible for the growth, development, and support of artists across multiple disciplines via performance reviews, performance management, promotions, and career planning

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in lead artist or director position for AAA video games or other creative media
  
• Experience managing external outsource art asset creation
  
• Excellent ability to establish, effectively communicate, and maintain artistic vision for several projects at once
  
• Experience with leading game engine such as Unity, Unreal, or similar engine. Shipped titles a plus.
  
• Ability to discuss and dissect creative concepts at deep level
  
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills
  
• Ability to manage teams, and cultivate team members’ professional and create growth
  
• Experience leading an art department and being able to juggle multiple projects at once
  
• Strong passion for all things related to music, art, gaming, and live performance (as well as having excellent taste!)
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to analyse different visual aesthetics and translate them into a live 3D interactive experience
  
• Deep knowledge of video game or real-time 3D production pipelines and processes
  
• Obsession with the latest trends in 3D interactive art production tools and techniques
  
• Experience developing and art directing characters, environments, and props

Wave is the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer’s unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

As a Senior Tech Artist, you will help inform, design and build the tools, pipelines, shaders and art techniques for creating our shows in the most efficient and effective way possible. You will collaborate closely with design and art leads to make sure our pipeline is adapting correctly to the creative needs of the company, while also helping inform our creative direction from an art content production view point.

Job Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as tech artist in Unity
• Multiple titles shipped, preferably in games or AR/VR/XR space
• Shader writing abilities
• Strong scripting abilities in C#, Python or relevant languages
• Design and develop content creation pipelines and tools for the art team
• Deep understanding of real-time 3D game engine concepts and techniques
• Ability to diagnose and optimize real-time 3D graphics
• Professional experience working in game engines
• Understanding of basic digital audio concepts

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Houdini and/or procedural content creation workflows
• Graphics programming knowledge
• Experience creating audio-reactive content
• Familiar with motion capture technology, Mechanim, IK, character rigging

Wave is an entertainment technology company and creator of the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform harnesses technology that transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer's unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

Personality Traits

• Musician/Music lover
• Passion for live events
• Gamer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the character and technical art teams to build tools to help in the avatar creation pipeline
• Problem solve pipeline deficiencies for Characters
• Import and implement Characters into Unity

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years, (or 2 shipped titles) working in video game/real-time production.
• Ability to build tools in both Maya and Unity 
• Proficient in one or more programming/GUI languages (Ex. Python, PySide/PyQt). 
• Experience with cloth and rigid/soft body physics setup for characters including collision volumes, pose-space deformation, animated normal/tension maps etc.
• Experience with motion capture technology, Mechanim, IK
• Experience with facial capture and retargeting for full performance capture
• Experience rigging characters 

Desired Qualifications

• C#/C++/Maya API experience a plus
• R&D in Unity character set-up

Wave is an entertainment technology company and creator of the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform harnesses technology that transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer's unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

Personality Traits

• Musician/Music lover
• Passion for live events
• Gamer

Responsibilities

• Working with artists and developers to build virtual shows in the Unity engine
• Communicating effectively with team cross-functional teams of artists and developers.
• Iterating on projects under tight deadlines
• Working with show directors to create shaders and architect new effects that push the art direction of shows
• Working with graphics programmers to optimize shaders
• Push the envelope for visual effects in shows by prototyping specific material effects

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as tech artist in Unity
• Multiple titles shipped, preferably in games or AR/VR/XR space
• Strong portfolio of work
• Strong scripting abilities in C#, Python or relevant languages
• Knowledge of shader tools
• Expertise in Shaders and rendering in Unity
• Deep knowledge of the Unity game engine
• Experience in using Unity Timeline
• Lighting and post-processing FX
• Experience with production tools like Perforce and JIRA
• Proactive in learning and finding new ways to improve workflow and efficiency

Desired Qualifications

• Some experience with mocap 
• Self-starter

Wave is an entertainment technology company and creator of the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform harnesses technology that transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer's unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

Personality Traits

• Musician/Music lover
• Passion for live events
• Gamer

Responsibilities

• Working with artists and developers to build virtual shows in the Unity engine
• Communicating effectively with team cross-functional teams of artists and developers.
• Iterating on projects under tight deadlines

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as tech artist in Unity
• Multiple titles shipped, preferably in games or AR/VR/XR space
• Strong portfolio of work
• Expertise in Shaders and rendering in Unity
• Deep knowledge of the Unity game engine
• Experience in using Unity Timeline
• Lighting and post-processing FX
• Basic knowledge of shader tools
• Experience with production tools like Perforce and JIRA
• Proactive in learning and finding new ways to improve workflow and efficiency

Desired Qualifications

• Some experience with mocap 
• Self-starter

Wave brings people together through virtual entertainment. Our shows enable artists and audiences to collaborate in the creation of the most interactive live performance experiences in the world. Waves are live, interactive and immersive shows that are unlike any virtual concert you have ever experienced. We combine the best of live music, gaming and broadcast technology to transform the live music experience. Waves are live streamed globally on wave.watch and across popular social and gaming platforms including YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook and Roblox.

We’re looking for an in-house Motion Graphic Designer who has experience creating stunning, effective design, such as key art, trailers and promos for marketing campaigns across digital platforms. You are a detail oriented individual who is experienced in managing more than one concurrent project in a high-speed, high performance environment and thrives in a team oriented setting. This role reports into the Creative Director and will partner closely with marketing, A&R, brand partnerships, and content teams.

Responsibilities:

• Produce work that demonstrates a proven knowledge of design, typography and animation, with a high level of creativity and innovation
• Create brand campaigns, digital experiences, social media content, activations and more
• Work cross-functionally with content and marketing teams to deliver a cohesive message that is premium, polished and best in class

Requirements:

• 3+ years as a motion graphic designer in entertainment marketing
• An excellent portfolio demonstrating strong design, typographic and animation skills
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CC Suite
• Design within Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Motion graphics / animation / compositing within Adobe After Effects
• Video editing within Adobe Premiere Pro
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• A positive attitude and great sense of humor within a strong team environment
• A self-starter with the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• The ability to pivot and jump in where needed
• Passion for all things music, art, gaming, pop and internet culture
• Knowledge of current design trends
• UI/UX, C4D & Unity Software knowledge a plus

Wave is the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer’s unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

You’ll work with our design team to design and implement features for our interactive live-stream concert experiences. We prioritize our users. We empower them to express themselves, be a star participant, establish a reputation, be a part of the community, and connect with their friends and favorite artists. You will help pioneer this new interactive format and see your designs and systems used live by millions of viewers and the top musical artists in the world.

Personality Traits:

• Creative impulse of your own, with a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• Musician/Music lover
• Passion for live events
• Gamer

Job Requirements:

• Work with designers to design and implement 3D prototypes in Unity and create primitive art assets when necessary
• Implement wireframes and design specs, and iterate on them creatively in-engine
• Rapidly iterate on designs in-engine

Required Qualifications

• Set up logic for interactions using visual scripting tools like Bolt and Klak
• Ability to create basic C# scripts when necessary
• 5+ years working in the industry in Unity
• Experience with monetization

Desired Qualifications

• UI design experience for Unity
• Ability to create basic VFX in Unity
• Knowledge of writing shaders either with code or a node editor
• Experience with music-driven interactions and visuals 
• Experience with massively cooperative online game

Wave is the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer’s unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

Come help us define the future of music! Together we'll create amazing experiences for the attendees, and drive creativity for concerts. You’ll be at the forefront, working with designers implementing the interactive moments in the concerts.  Software Engineers at Wave, bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. We work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver the future of music to millions. You will report into the engineering manager.

Personality Traits

• Music Lover
• Passion for live events

Responsibilities

• Work with content to create new interactions for shows
• Work with content to create tools for art/design
• Prototype and test new content features, collaborate with production, art, and engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Strong C# knowledge
• Unity experience
• 3+ years in game development
• Strong math abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of game mechanics
• Shader knowledge
• Experience identifying inefficiencies in processes, tools, workflows and creating solutions to eliminate these inefficiencies.

Desired Qualifications

• AAA gaming experience
• Experience with profiling and addressing performance and scale problems.
• Knowledge of artist tools such as Maya, PhotoShop, 3D Studio Max, Wwise etc.
• Knowledge of music

Wave is the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer’s unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

Come help us define the future of music! Together we'll create amazing experiences for the attendees, and drive creativity for concerts. You’ll be at the forefront, working with designers implementing the interactive moments in the concerts.  Software Engineers at Wave, bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and also value the opportunity to work in a variety of broader domains. We work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver the future of music to millions. You will report into the engineering manager.

Personality Traits

• Music Lover
• Passion for live events

Responsibilities

• Work with content to create new interactions for shows
• Work with engineering and content to create new systems to be used in shows
• Work with content to create tools for art/design
• Prototype and test new content features, collaborate with production, art, and engineering

Required Qualifications

• Strong C# knowledge
• Unity experience
• Strong math abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of game mechanics
• Shader knowledge
• 5+ years in game development
• Experience identifying inefficiencies in processes, tools, workflows and creating solutions to eliminate these inefficiencies

Desired Qualifications

• C++ knowledge
• AAA gaming experience
• Experience with profiling and addressing performance and scale problems.
• Knowledge of music

Wave is the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer’s unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

WaveXR is seeking a Technical Show Director to join our team in Los Angeles supporting all live and pre-recorded broadcasts from our facility and other locations. This role is in a fast-paced control room environment and requires the ability to collaborate across departments as the facility and Broadcast pipeline/workflow evolves. Ideal candidates will be highly organized, excellent communicators and collaborators, and flexible and adaptable to successfully respond in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Personality Traits

• Musician/Music lover
• Passion for live events
• Gamer

Responsibilities

• Directing WaveXR live shows, rebroadcasts, and rehearsals in a fast-paced environment displaying proficient technical skills within the control room and adheres to high production standards.
• Work with the Broadcast Producer and Creative Lead to plan and control creative run of show.
• Work with Broadcast Engineers and Product owners to architect, design, and maintain broadcast hardware/software and capabilities.
• Offer creative and technical suggestions that enhance the show, collaborating with Content department and Production leads as new shows are developed
• Organize and maintain switcher files, visual effects and other peripheral devices equipment associated with Broadcast Director control room
• Run all technical aspects of mocap sessions before the shows. 
• Work directly with Music Talent during rehearsals and shows.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related broadcast experience in live production environments.
• Understanding of audio and video streaming and compression standards, h.264,  SDI / NDI, HDMI, etc. Experience with analog or ethernet audio interfaces, DAC, drivers and sample rates. 
• Comfortable Troubleshooting applications, audio and video, networking and general operating system configuration in Windows.
• Excellent control room demeanor, proven leadership skills, team-first attitude and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A desire to learn new technologies, processes and/or procedures as they are implemented
• Strong situational awareness along with verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments
• Flexible schedule including weekends, etc.

Desired Qualifications

• Highly organized
• Excellent communicator and collaborator
• Flexible and adaptable to highly dynamic environments
• Understanding of real-time performance capture technologies and Unity

Wave is an entertainment technology company and creator of the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform harnesses technology that transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer's unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

Personality Traits

• Process Oriented
• Good Judgement
• Passionate
• Personable
• Professional
• Resourceful
• Self-Motivated

Required Skills

• 5+ years experience producing and leading live events in E-Sports or Location Based Experiences
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Event Coordination 
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Planning
• Scheduling
• Familiarity with game development basics

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with video capture software
• Familiarity with live streaming services and software
• Media organizing skills

Wave is an entertainment technology company and creator of the world’s first multi-channel virtual entertainment platform for live concerts. Our platform harnesses technology that transforms performers into digital avatars in real-time, casting them onto a virtual stage built with stunning visuals and customized interactions that fit each performer's unique style. These virtual shows are distributed via YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as other major digital and gaming channels.

Personality Traits

• Passion for live event
• Music lover
• Gamer

Job Requirements

• 5+ years experience leading cross-functional development teams
• Multiple titles shipped, preferably in games or AR/VR/XR space
• Strong game-engine technical knowledge, preferably Unity
• Knowledge of development and project-management tools such as JIRA, Plastic, Shotgun.
• Highly organized with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of the principles of game design.

Responsibilities

• Applying your game-development knowledge to guide a team in building virtual shows produced in engine and streamed live.
• Lead a team of artists and developers from inception to production of live WaveXR shows.
• Translate high-level priorities into actionable project tasks and goals for a cross-functional team.
• Foster communication in a team with multiple ongoing projects.
• Using Agile principles in a flexible, creative way to successfully meet project goals.