Front-End 3D Developer

About DOOR⚡️🚪

DOOR is an innovative startup at the intersection of AI, art, and immersive technology. We create new avenues for interactive digital storytelling by blending cutting-edge 3D design, animation, and scalable front-end development. Our platform empowers creators and artists globally by delivering visually stunning, interactive comic-style storytelling experiences. As part of our mission, we integrate AI-driven art generation, advanced web technologies, and a commitment to pushing creative boundaries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Front-End 3D Developer to take ownership of building interactive, real-time 3D experiences and animations, ensuring seamless integration with our storytelling platform. The ideal candidate is front-end focused yet passionate about 3D design and animation, capable of bringing complex 3D ideas to life in a web environment. This role involves close collaboration with designers, developers, and AI researchers to create an immersive, visually stunning platform.

Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ Front-End Development

• 3D Integration in Modern Frameworks: Implement 3D interactive components in a modern JavaScript framework, React.js, ensuring they smoothly integrate with the platform.

• Animation Libraries: Integrate animations using libraries like GSAP, Framer Motion, or custom WebGL shaders.

• Cross-Platform Responsiveness: Ensure compatibility and responsiveness across devices and browsers.

• Real-Time 3D Pipeline: Build a consistent workflow for integrating real-time 3D elements into the web application pipeline.

2️⃣ 3D Design and Animation

• WebGL Development: Design and implement 3D interactive elements for web applications using frameworks such as Three.js.

• Performance Optimization: Optimize 3D assets for efficient performance across devices, ensuring smooth rendering and responsiveness for web and mobile platforms.

• Creative Direction: Contribute to the overall visual style and user interaction experience, ensuring 3D components enhance storytelling and engagement.

3️⃣ Collaboration with AI and Backend Teams

• AI Integration: Work with AI researchers to integrate AI-generated assets into the 3D design pipeline.

• Backend Synergy: Collaborate with the backend team to fetch and render real-time 3D data and assets in the application.

• Reusable Components: Develop tools and components that allow dynamically integrating user-uploaded photos or 3D objects.

4️⃣ Tooling and Workflow

• Pipeline Documentation: Establish and document workflows for 3D asset creation, optimization, and integration.

• Collaboration Tools: Build efficient pipelines using Blender Add-ons, Figma-to-Web integrations, or automated export scripts to streamline artist–developer collaboration.

• Asset Management: Integrate APIs and manage asset libraries for scalable access to 3D elements.
  

Required Qualifications

• Modern Front-End Development: Strong experience with React.js, including integrating 3D assets and animations.

• WebGL Proficiency: Hands-on experience with WebGL frameworks such as Three.js for rendering 3D content.

• 3D Design Expertise: Basic experience with tools like Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, or Houdini for 3D modelling and animation.

• Responsive Design: Expertise in creating designs that work seamlessly across various devices.

• Performance Optimization: Knowledge of optimizing 3D assets and WebGL performance for web applications.

• Collaborative Skills: Strong ability to work with designers, developers, and AI researchers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Game Engine Experience: Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity for prototyping 3D assets.

• Advanced Shader Programming: GLSL, ShaderLab for cutting-edge visual effects.

• Interest in Generative AI: Curiosity towards diffusion models, StyleGAN, etc., for generating 3D art or textures.

• Exploration of New Front-End Frameworks: Exposure to Svelte, Solid.js, or similar.

• Lightweight 3D Prototyping: Knowledge of Spline or other tools for quick 3D web-based design.

• AR/VR and Spatial Computing: Interest in pushing boundaries in augmented or virtual reality.

• Basic Web3/SwiftUI: Any familiarity with Web3 technologies or SwiftUI is a plus.
  

What We Offer

✅ Innovative Environment: Work on the cutting edge of AI-driven storytelling and 3D web development.

✅ Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in 3D animation, WebGL, and front-end development while collaborating with AI teams.

✅ Collaborative Team: Join a diverse team of designers, AI engineers, and developers, all committed to pushing creative boundaries.

✅ Flexibility: Hybrid work model that fosters creativity and collaboration.

✅ Impactful Work: Help shape the future of 3D storytelling, empowering creators globally.

✅ Volunteer Role with Future Opportunities: The current role is on a volunteer basis, with the potential for part-time opportunities as the project progresses.

Application Process

📩 Email: Interested candidates should submit their résumé, portfolio of 3D design websites, and any relevant GitHub repositories to pai@doorglobal.io.

🎨 Show Your Craft: Include examples of WebGL-based projects, 3D interactive websites, or animations.

💡 Why You? Tell us about your passion for 3D storytelling and how you see your skills contributing to DOOR’s vision.

🚀 Let’s bring immersive experiences to life—together! 🚀🎬

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DOOR is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.