3D Graphic Artist Lead

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Applies a full understanding and capability in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation in the creation of game-based, 3D virtual training systems.
• Creates high and low poly models, rips clean normal maps from high poly assets, and generates normal maps from high poly assets.
• Applies understanding of UV layout for efficient texture usage.
• Creates textures with a PBR material authoring tool such as Substance Painter.
• Adheres to an asset pipeline for integrating 3D models and textures into Unity 3D.
• Creates simple rigged body and rigged animations.
• Works with an asset pipeline to integrate 3D models and textures into Unity.
• Supports development of Unity-based simulations, potentially for DoD or DoD subcontractors.
• Utilizes motion graphics tools such as Adobe After Effects.

Requirements

• Ba/BS or equivalent educational qualification.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in 3D modeling, texturing, or related fields.
• Proficiency with at least one major 3D package like 3DS Max (preferred), Maya, Cinema4D, or Blender.
• Experience with retopologizing, UV mapping, and texturing assets from reference.
• Experience with polygonal optimization and LOD creation.
• Experience with asset pipeline integration into Unity 3D.
• Experience creating rigged models and animations.
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work in a team, incorporate feedback quickly, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice to Have

• Proficient with tools like HelixCore, HelixIM, HelixRM, HelixTM (Perforce CM Tool suite).
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience developing Unity-based simulations for the Department of Defense or related contractors.
• Motion graphics experience, preferably with Adobe After Effects.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification of Ba/BS or equivalent.
• At least 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Not explicitly specified in the description.