Stelvio is partnering with a fast-growing software company in the 3D avatar and real-time character technology space.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. This is a high-impact opportunity to join an early-stage, execution-driven team building next-generation tools that enable creators, studios, and AI developers to generate and dress digital characters at scale. With a lean team and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a Director of Execution to build the operational structure required to scale efficiently and responsibly. The Role Who you are You are structured, decisive, and thrive in fast-paced environments. You understand 3D production pipelines and real-time character development workflows. You bring clarity to chaos and turn long-term product vision into clear daily execution. You You operate with complete situational awareness across engineering, design, and product initiatives. You are comfortable being the central coordination point for all operational flow. Nothing moves without your oversight — and that’s exactly how you prefer it. The Role As Director of Execution, you will serve as the operational integrator of the company. You will translate the CEO’s long-term vision into structured daily, weekly, and milestone-based execution across the team. You will own the company-wide task orchestration system, maintain delivery cadence, and ensure alignment between roadmap milestones and daily output. Responsibilities Meet daily with the CEO to align on product vision and priority decisions Translate long-term strategy into structured task flows for each team member Maintain defined deliverables, ownership, and accountability Oversee cross-functional delivery across engineering, art, and design pipelines Protect deep work by acting as the operational firewall for leadership Manage all incoming tasks, ideas, and blockers; integrate them into the execution system Maintain and own the master operational board and project tracking framework Identify process gaps and drive continuous operational improvement Requirements Located within commuting distance of downtown Austin, Texas Hands-on execution xsgimln experience within a 3D character development pipeline, real-time production environment, or video game workflow Strong understanding of character rigging and 3D asset pipelines Experience managing full asset lifecycle: concept → modeling → rigging → integration → iteration → release Exceptional communication and coordination skills Comfortable operating in a high-accountability, fast-moving startup environment Able to pass reference and background checks Benefits Competitive compensation with performance-based upside Benefits and stock options available Direct ownership and visible impact in a scaling company High-performance team culture with strong execution focus