3D Avatar Research and Development Intern

About the Team The team at Pico is dedicated to developing AI technology in fields like 3D data assets and digital content consumption. We concentrate on acquiring, processing, and AI generation of different 3D digital content. Our team values teamwork, innovative ideas, and ongoing learning. We invite you to join us and make a positive impact on the company's growth. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025 Fall. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12-24 weeks and begins in August/September 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below: (Select below options for Fall) - Monday, August 11 - Monday, August 25 - Monday, September 8 - Monday, September 22 Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in ByteDance's technical online assessment through HackerRank. Responsibilities: - Participate in research and development tasks to explore new frontiers in 3D Avatar generative models, gaining hands-on experience in advanced 3D geometry, texturing, human reconstruction, and animation techniques. - Contribute to project discussions, offering innovative ideas for 3D modeling and avatar generation/animation. - Collaborate closely with senior specialists to refine 3D Avatar Generative models in business operations and transform advanced technology into PICO products. - Document research findings clearly and contribute to research publications, patents, and presentations. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Mathematics, Game Design, Digital Arts, Animation, or related fields. - Keen interest in developing expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, and avatar generation. - Have solid research and practical experience in one or more fields, including but not limited to the following aspects: - 3D face/head/body modeling, editing, and driving. - Explicit and implicit representations of the face or human body, such as NeRF, 3DGS, Codec Avatar. - Generative modeling (e.g., Diffusion or Transformer models) for 3D/4D reconstruction/generation. - Proficient in algorithm design and implementation, with strong programming skills (e.g., Python/C/C++). - Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch. Preferred Qualifications: - Strong research ability with publications in top computer vision and graphics conferences and journals (such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia, NIPS, ICML, PAMI, IJCV, TOG, TVCG, etc.). - Creative and open-minded approach to innovative and experimental projects. - Candidates who can intern for more than 6 months - Good communication skills, capable of collaborating well with team members. - Self-motivated, with a strong thirst for knowledge, curiosity, and initiative, timely pay attention to and learn about the latest technologies in the industry, and is passionate about tackling technical challenges.