3D Animation/VFX Tech Lead

Description:

The Immersive Mission Engagements Immersive Design team is looking for a chief creative technical lead with a “cinematic eye” to assume the role of team lead for an established 3D animation team. This candidate will lead the creative process from a technical standpoint to achieve the storytelling aspect of immersive experiences, VR/AR applications, and modeling requests for the orginzation.

This team works in an advanced, configurable visualization center for the immersive display of digital concepts, scenarios, modeling, simulation, and war gaming. The successful candidate for this position is a knowledgeable, experienced professional that is capable of shaping design architectures and leading a creative team for real-time graphics applications that utilize 3D models, animations, and visual effects based on customer requirements.

In this role you will work hand in hand with management to assist with project scoping, delegation of tasks towards the completion of projects, while also assisting with completion of projects. This role requires an in-depth knowledge of the entire 3D pipeline. The ideal candidate will have experience in 3D tools and real time render engines (MODO, MAYA, MAX, BLENDER, UNITY, UNREAL etc.) to create high-quality, realistic hardware, environments and textured 3D assets that are production ready and optimized for maximized performance.

Excellent communication and collaborative skills are required. The candidate will work closely with management to relay assignments and prepare art assets efficiently to allow for rapid iteration of application design and aesthetics.

Additional responsibilities include fostering a knowledge sharing environment, outlining best practices, building reference documentation, finding commonality with adjacent 3D design teams across the organization, contributing to long term strategy, and cultivating a growth-mindset culture.
Basic Qualifications:
• Significant experience in polygon modeling, texturing, and animation for real-time development
• Experience with non-linear editing software such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premier
• An understanding of physically-based rendering (PBR) textures and shaders.
• Ability to create textures using tools such as Substance Painter, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience integrating assets into a real-time engine such as Unity or Unreal.
• Able to work creatively within a group
• The ability to interface with all levels of customers, including executive leadership
• Experience leading a 3D team is preferred
Desired Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of a 3D modeling package such as MODO, Max or Maya
• Familiar with CAD data and conversion to create optimized polygon meshes
• Ability to develop non-linear scripts for story driven presentations.
• Experience working with desktop, mobile and VR/AR applications.
• Ability to create large multi-screen presentations with industry standard show controllers such as Pandora.
• Solid background in traditional arts included but not limited to painting, illustration, design or traditional media.

Lead and contribute on talented 3D team that designs and creates technology-based animation experiences applying both creative and technical skills, using multiple media forms. Will involve 3D modeling, environment building, texturing/shading all for use in cinematic animations and virtual reality applications. Research latest trends on graphic design, software, and development techniques.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $114,700 – $198,720. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 – $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First