Chapter Lead Mobile, 3D and XR

Lead a team of 3D specialist to shape the future of 3D experiences at Volvo

If you’re a passionate and forward-thinking 3D expert with a strong background in transforming CAD data into high-quality 3D assets, materials, and textures? Do you have experience working with real-time 3D engines such as Unity, Unreal, and VRED, and enjoy collaborating with software developers to bring interactive applications to life? Then come and lead a team of talented 3D artists and specialists as we build the next generation of digital experiences for the transport and infrastructure industry.
At Volvo Group, the future is not just bright, it’s immersive, sustainable, and circular. Join us and be part of a global and diverse team with the power to reshape our industry. Together, we’ll create experiences that matter—for today and for generations to come.

We are experiencing the greatest shift in the history of transport and infrastructure. Tomorrow’s vehicles and construction equipment are electric, connected and autonomous, increasing safety and reducing environmental impact. With more than 1 million connected vehicles, Volvo Group is at the forefront of this evolution. Our ambition for 2030 is to be 100% safe, fossil-free and more productive, and to have 50% of revenues coming from areas other than our physical products. The shift is here, are you in?

Drive our digital transformation through immersive 3D experiences in our software products

What you will do

As Chapter Lead, you are both a people manager and a technical expert in 3D content creation and integration. You will:

• Lead, develop, and attract a team of talented 3D artists and specialists, supporting their personal growth and technical excellence.
• Define and execute the competence strategy for your chapter to become a world class 3D creative team
• Collaborate with software developers to create immersive applications and experiences using 3D models.
• Ensure high-quality asset creation from CAD data, including optimization for real-time engines.
• Drive innovation in materials, textures, lighting, rendering techniques, and workflows.
• Contribute part-time as a senior 3D creative director and 3D technical lead.
• Foster collaboration across chapters in Poland, Sweden, France, the US, and India.
• Promote agile ways of working and continuous improvement.

You will be part of the global Mobile, 3D, and XR Leadership Team and report to the Head of Mobile, 3D and XR Chapter in Sweden.

Who are you?

You are a visionary and hands-on leader with deep expertise in 3D content creation and integration. You thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring others while staying close to the craft.

You bring:

• Several years of experience in 3D asset creation, including CAD conversion, modeling, texturing, and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of real-time 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, VRED) and their pipelines.
• Experience working with software developers to integrate 3D content into applications.
• Understanding of PBR materials, lighting, and rendering techniques.
• Familiarity with XR (AR/VR/MR) and its application in industrial or product experiences.
• Technical leadership experience and ideally prior people management.
• Agile mindset and experience working in global product development teams.

Other skills:

• Knowledge of automation tools for asset processing.
• Familiarity with cloud-based rendering or streaming solutions.
• Experience with shader development and visual scripting.
• Experience in use of AI and machine learning in the 3D space.
• Understanding performance optimization for mobile and XR platforms.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Shape the world you want to live in

With us you have the possibility to work on complex problems, leveraging new and emerging technologies to drive the transformation of an industry at global scale – and have a positive impact on society at large. We value flexibility and work-life balance and believe in an open dialogue, feedback and transparent communication. By joining us you will contribute to shaping future innovations and advancing existing breakthroughs.

Working at Volvo Group
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of trust, passion, high performance, change and customer success.
A career at Volvo Group means working in a supportive and inclusive environment that lets you thrive, where your voice is heard and your ideas matter. Being part of a global brand, you have opportunities to travel and work with great people around the world. We are close to 100,000 people united by a culture of care, inclusion and empowerment where each one of us can give their best, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, abilities or background. At Volvo Group Digital & IT we are around 5,000 colleagues located in more than 30 countries with major R&D sites in China, India, Poland, France, USA, Brazil and Sweden.

Location of position
This job position is located in Bangalore (India) Relocation support can be provided if needed.

Hiring Manager - Johan Hellqvist

Last Application Date - 15th December 2025