Next-gen
AI companions

About the role:

As our founding Technical Artist, you'll be the one crafting the visual soul of Oto companions - shaping how they look, move, and feel. You'll work on art direction initiatives and dive deep into technical implementation, working with WebGL shaders, rendering systems, custom animations, and asset pipeline development using our in-house game engine to create immersive character experiences.

Your Canvas:

• Design and implement character models, rigs, and animation systems within our custom web-based game engine
• Create adaptive lighting and rendering pipelines that make characters feel naturally integrated with diverse web environments
• Build modular character systems that scale from simple 2D sprites to rich 3D companions
• Develop shaders and visual effects that enhance presence without overwhelming the browsing experience
• Establish the visual language and feel that makes our companions instantly recognizable and emotionally engaging
• Optimize assets and workflows specifically for web-based real-time rendering

You might be a great fit if you have:

• A passion for bringing characters to life through the perfect blend of art and technology
• Experience creating real-time 3D assets optimized for web performance
• Strong skills in modeling, rigging, and animation with tools like Blender, Maya, or similar
• Deep understanding of WebGL rendering, shaders, and real-time lighting techniques
• Three.js experience strongly preferred—you'll be working extensively with web-based 3D
• The ability to create cohesive visual experiences that scale across different contexts
• 1-3+ years of full-time experience at a hypergrowth startup or game studio
• Ready to work in-person in San Francisco, CA

Strong candidates may also have:

• Experience with procedural animation and reactive character systems
• Background in creating assets for AR/VR or mixed reality experiences
• Strong knowledge of web technologies (Three.js, WebGL, CSS animations)
• Prior work on AI-driven or procedurally animated characters
• Experience building or working with custom game engines

What We Offer:

• $130K-$200K salary based on experience
• 1.0-2% equity
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, & vision
• Ownership & Impact:Your artistic vision directly shapes how millions will experience AI companions—every model, every animation, every visual decision defines our product's soul
• Accelerated Growth:Push the boundaries of what's possible in web-based 3D, pioneer new techniques, and build a visual language for an entirely new medium
• Direct Access: Work directly with founders and leadership—no bureaucracy, no politics, just pure creation

About the role:

As our founding Game Engineer, you'll transform Chrome into a canvas for interactive experiences. Imagine Hatsune Miku dancing to music videos on Youtube, or an AI pet that keeps you company while you study, or your own personal Neurosama-style Vtuber to read memes and play games with. You'll make this magic real.

Your Canvas:

• Build performant game systems that run on ANY website without breaking functionality
• Create physics engines that understand and interact with arbitrary DOM structures
• Design character controllers that bring the interactivity of game characters into the browser
• Optimize WebGL rendering to support 100+ simultaneous AI companions without melting GPUs

You might be a great fit if you have:

• Getting excited by "impossible" technical challenges (and have a track record of solving them)
• Wanting to own entire systems from architecture to ship
• Believing games and AI will fundamentally change how we approach relationships
• Thriving in ambiguity and can ship MVP solutions that scale to millions
• Have 1-3+ years of full-time experience at a hypergrowth startup
• Ready to work in-person in San Francisco, CA

Strong candidates may also have:

• Prior work on AI, multimodal, or real-time products
• Deep experience in audio, visual, or multichannel engineering

What We Offer:

• $140K-$200K salary based on experience
• 1.5-2% equity
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, & vision
• Ownership & Impact: Your work directly shapes the company's trajectory - every line of code, every decision, every idea matters and you'll see its impact in real-time
• Accelerated Growth: Learn in months what takes years elsewhere. Wear multiple hats, tackle diverse challenges, and build skills across the entire stack
• Direct Access: Work directly with founders and leadership - no bureaucracy, no politics. Let's just build!

Overview:

Social Media Manager and Content Creator for Frisson Labs. You will regularly create and coordinate content on Instagram / TikTok promoting Oto.

3-month contract at $35-50/hour with the ability to extend.

Requirements/ Preferences:

• You've built a significant following across multiple social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, etc.) and understand what makes content go viral on each, bringing fresh insights that can amplify our brand across all channels
• Make us believe we can't build this without you. Show us what makes you exceptional, and we'll give you the career-defining opportunity of a lifetime
• Ready to work in-person in San Francisco, CA

Application:

• Your Instagram/TikTok handles
• Your follower count, average views, and any standout performance metrics
• Examples of past viral content you've created
• A short answer to: "What do you know about going viral that we don't?" (no vague answers, please be specific)

About the role:

You'll be the creative force bringing Oto to life on TikTok and Instagram. From quick, relatable skits to mind-bending edits, you'll show the world what it's like to have an AI companion living in your browser. Your job is to make people feel the magic, whether that's through humor, surprise, or pure "wow, I need this" moments.

Your Canvas:

• Create short-form TikTok & Instagram content that feels native, authentic, and impossible to scroll past
• Translate Oto's unique AI companion experience into formats that spark curiosity and shares
• Experiment relentlessly with trends, sounds, and hooks to discover what makes our audience light up
• Capture and edit content that blends humor, storytelling, and subtle product moments
• Build a recognizable visual and tonal style for Oto across social platforms

You might be a great fit if you have:

• A significant TikTok/Instagram following you've grown yourself
• A track record of making videos that go viral and get people talking
• Deep knowledge of platform trends, sounds, and editing styles
• A bias toward action - you can turn an idea into a published post fast
• Comfortable being both on-camera and behind the scenes

Strong candidates may also have:

• Experience collaborating with brands or startups to tell their story in a creator-native way
• Skills in motion graphics, After Effects, or advanced editing tools
• An eye for lighting, framing, and composition that makes videos pop
• A knack for weaving in subtle product hooks without feeling like an ad
• Passion for AI, gaming, or internet culture