Lead Technical Artist – Digital Assets, Avatars & Virtual Fashion
We are building a new way of combining physical products with digital products, combining them with a next-generation scalable blockchain.Voaki has an established background in physical design products and is now expanding its focus toward digital systems and blockchain-enabled assets. Alongside the digital roadmap, we are exploring new manufacturing techniques that may open future possibilities in wearables and phygitals.
We are looking for a 3D/technical artist interested in contributing to digital asset pipelines and workflows related to NFTs, virtual fashion items and avatars.
Your focus:
Building code-driven pipelines so users can adjust their models within our serviceCleaning and optimizing standards for 3D scanned objects and avatarsReducing file size and complexity for real-time useConverting and adapting asset formats (games, meteverses)Creating and modifying textures and materials for photorealistic or stylized digital looksSolving fitting and compatibility issues between avatars and digital fashion assetsWorking with rigging, skinning, weight painting, morph targets / blend shapes
Requirements:
Essential:Strong Python skillsExperience writing code for 3D asset processing, automation pipelines, and user-driven asset customization
Nice to have:Unity (C#) or Unreal Engine (C++)Shader or material pipeline experienceExperience integrating 3D pipelines into backend or web servicesFamiliarity with NFTs, virtual assets, or metaverse platformsBackground in fashion design, garment construction, or pattern makingExperience translating physical clothing into digital garmentsExperience with next-generation blockchain platforms
Pipeline ownership & collaboration:
Leading the technical direction of 3D asset pipelinesDefining standards for asset quality, performance, and compatibilitySupporting and guiding other artists or contributors as the team grows
Time Commitment:
Full-time commitment is preferred. Short-term part-time involvement at the beginning is acceptable, with the expectation of transitioning toward full-time as the company progresses and funding allows.
Location & Work Mode:
Remote or hybrid work is possible. Occasional availability to work on-site in Lahti, Finland, is considered a nice to have.
Compensation:
Equity-based (shares).
Recruitment Process:
We use a step-by-step recruitment process. Selected candidates will be invited to complete a short questionnaire. Some candidates will be invited to a deeper discussion, where we share more details about the product vision, roadmap, and company plans. Equity structure and collaboration details are discussed later in the process.