AI & 3D Production Developer

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Want to be a part of making everyday life better?

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people – and we’re always searching for new and better ways to do it. We gather insights about life at home, learning about the needs and dreams of people all over the world. And we use our home furnishing knowledge to create products and solutions that will enable more people to live the life they want.

Through creativity, IKEA marketing & Communication AB connects the heart of IKEA to the hearts and minds of the many people. We plan and produce marketing and communication that enables our retail markets to grow and to position IKEA as a purpose-led business and an expert in the life at home. We are 400 co-workers located in Älmhult – the heart of IKEA. Our strength is our 400+ talented co-workers: strategists, channel experts, developers, photographers, motion media producers, 3D artists, graphic designers, copywriters, interior designers, and many more competences. We are proud of our craftsmanship and ability to unleash creativity at scale.
 
Working with AI and 3D in IKEA is a co-creation. From product development to cutting edge 3D artistry, deep learning and latest research. All to make production scalable and market relevant to reach the many. What makes us special is that our business demands quality that needs to last a decade. A real challenge. In order for that to happen we need to be in the center of setting the industry standards and be in the forefront of GenAI technology. We have a continuous flow of collaborations with the best in the field and we need a bunch of more talented AI and 3D passionate people.

Job Description

As a Production Developer you will drive the AI and 3D development of lean processes, systems and automation solutions, from design to deployment, and in alignment with internal frameworks, guidelines and legal requirements together with both business and IT development.

 You will:

• In lead of Studio Production AI related collaboration, exploration, development, test, and its establishment to increase Studio production efficiency, support reducing AI impediments and prepare new production capabilities. 
• In lead of the production development of lean processes, systems, and automation solutions that align with internal frameworks, guidelines, and legal requirements. This includes optimizing and improving the studios production processes at all stages, with a focus on increasing workflow efficiencies, reducing costs, keep the quality for customer and setting foundations for scalable operations.  
• Support integration of new production workflows, tools, and standards/guidelines.  
• Partner with project or initiative teams to understand and capture insights for current and future assignments and act as a bridge to improve new capabilities and overcome challenges in production work streams and related pipelines.   
• Collaborate and co-create cross-function with key partners and stakeholders, capturing and sharing learnings with teams throughout the production and development process.  
• Stay up to date with trends and best practices in GenAI, 3D or media landscape and explore innovations and their potential applications to better customer-oriented communication solutions.  

Qualifications
We’re looking for an AI & 3D Production Developer  who can consolidate and enhance AI and 3D production capability within content production development.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience or/and rich insights in both GenAI and 3D related production process end to end.  
• Understanding of knowledge graphic, meta-data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and particularly Generative AI. 
• Knowledge and experience in project leading, production leading, agile scrum and OKR WoW.  
• Understanding and experience with DCCs, i.e., 3D studio Max, Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, Solid Works, and Realtime engines as well as production management tools such as ShotGrid etc. 
• Understanding & knowledge in programming and scripting languages and tools, such as Python, Java, Jira etc.  
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment with tight deadlines. 
• Experience working in a multicultural, creative, and inclusive work environment. 
• Fluent in English (spoken & written)

If you have the ability for strategic and abstract thinking, are hungry for challenges in the unknown and would like to grow into a more creative leadership you should apply for this role.

Additional information
Älmhult is an inspirational working environment, based on creativity and innovation, which gives you the opportunity to work and interact with people from all around the world. This is a place where you can focus on doing what you love. There are no dress codes or offices closed. No day is ever the same. All ideas are welcome. Everyone tries to pitch in when needed, and failures are seen as a way of learning. When you enter our workplace, we want you to feel that you can inspire billions of people all over the world. 

Want to make the world a little better with us? Then we want to hear from you!
We look forward to receiving your application, your CV and a motivational letter in English no later than June 3. Note that we interview on a continuously basis and might close the opportunity to apply earlier.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Tao Ma, Production Development Mgr at [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Jonas Levin at [email protected]