Shield AI

Madrid

Manager, Visual Design - Synthetic Reality Development at Shield AI

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Posted about 24 hours ago
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Company snapshot

Shield AI

Shield AI is building the world's best AI Pilot, Hivemind, to enable autonomous operations for drones and aircraft, enhancing safety and efficiency in defense and aviation sectors.

SAAS Technology B2C E-commerce
HQ
San Diego, California, United States
Team size
251-1K
Founded
2015
Funding raised
$748M

Quick Summary

Role Overview

This role involves leading a team of four Synthetic Reality Developers within the visual database production team for professional simulation. The manager will oversee the creation of high-fidelity 3D models and realistic textures for real-world infrastructure and vehicles. The position requires a hands-on approach to developing scenarios for advanced training simulators using both industry-standard and proprietary tools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of four Synthetic Reality Developers.
  • Recreate real-world infrastructure and environments accurately in 3D.
  • Model ground, maritime, and airborne vehicles for simulation use.
  • Create realistic textures and optimize UV coordinates for efficiency.
  • Develop high-fidelity scenarios for professional training simulators.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet established technical and visual standards.

Requirements Snapshot

  • Four years of professional 3D modeling and texturing experience.
  • Two years of experience in a team leadership or management role.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Maya for geometry creation and optimization.
  • Expertise in Adobe Photoshop for high-quality texture editing.
  • Strong spatial awareness and ability to interpret complex proportions.

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will drive the production of high-fidelity synthetic environments that are critical for professional training simulators. By leading a specialized team, they will ensure the delivery of accurate digital twins and infrastructure models that support Shield AI's mission of protecting service members. Their leadership will directly influence the quality and realism of simulation technologies used in global operations.

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Job Description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

We are looking for a hands on team leader / manager who will lead a team of four Synthetic Reality Developers. This role will join our visual database production team for professional simulation. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately recreating real-world infrastructure, airports, and environments, as well as ground, maritime, and airborne vehicles, through 3D modeling and the creation of realistic textures. This work contributes to the development of high- fidelity scenarios for professional training simulators. In addition to standard production tools, you will work with proprietary company software, processes, and workflows. The role therefore requires strong learning ability, attention to detail, commitment to quality, and adherence to established technical and visual standards. We are looking for professionals with strong spatial awareness, a technical mindset, and the ability to accurately reproduce real-world environments and assets while meeting project requirements and delivery deadlines.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in 3D modeling and texturing.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a team leader or manager in similar environment. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Autodesk Maya for 3D modeling, geometry creation, and optimization, including Features and Moving Models.
  • Strong proficiency in developing and optimizing UV coordinates, ensuring efficient use of texture space and appropriate pixel density.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for creating and editing high-quality, realistic textures.
  • Excellent spatial awareness and ability to interpret complex proportions, scales, and geometric relationships.
  • Ability to accurately reproduce real-world assets and environments using photographic references and technical documentation.
  • Ability to work within established technical standards and production requirements, ensuring consistency across deliverables.
  • Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and on-time project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Airport infrastructure, including lighting systems, signage, and pavement markings.
  • Aviation.
  • Cartography.
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
  • Visual database development for simulation.
  • Orthophotography, satellite imagery, and technical documentation.
  • Simulation, synthetic environments, and digital twins.
 
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