Blender is designed, developed and maintained by hundreds of active contributors, with a wide range of skills and experience. It is a true community effort.
To make sure everyone feels welcome, and to facilitate communication and collaboration, Blender defines a number of roles and responsibilities, which can be fulfilled by contributors. Contributors mostly work in the context of module activities and projects, which are defined in more detail in the developer docs.
Makers
Developer
Contribute code, fix bugs, add features, document and review contributions. Collaborate with module owners and project leads following Blender’s roadmap.
Designer
Contribute to Blender’s usability, UX, and visual design by shaping workflows, creating interface layouts, improving accessibility, and designing intuitive features. Collaborate with developers, module owners, and the community to refine tools, propose improvements, and maintain design consistency.
Coordinators
Development Coordinators
Oversee and support the activities of contributors, both volunteers and professionals. Organize onboarding processes for new developers, identifying and connecting with emerging talent within the community, and facilitating effective communication among team members.
Module Owner
Oversee a Blender module’s development, review contributions, ensure code quality, coordinate with developers, and set priorities. Guide development, facilitate discussions, and align the module with Blender’s roadmap. More info.
Project Lead
Roles and responsibilities similar to a module owner, but focused on the execution of a scoped project.
Leadership
Head of Development
Oversee the software development teams and processes in a product organization. Responsible for setting the technical vision, ensuring the quality and reliability of the code, and managing the resources and timelines of the projects.
Head of Product
Foster the product culture in Blender. Maintain consistency in product decisions, ensure projects are well-designed, and drive strategic prioritization for Blender’s development and growth.
Head of Operations
Ensure a smooth and efficient running of all Blender operations, as well as a safe and comfortable work environment for the whole team. Leads the production of content at Blender Studio.
COO
Contribute to Blender’s mission and strategy at executive level. Key areas of influence: product design, content creation, communication. Executive producer for content created at Blender Studio.