3d Artist (TOC)

Torch Technologies, is seeking a 3D Artist to join a talented team building a high-profile immersive virtual trainer for the department of defense.

Candidates will be able to apply their skillset to a product that affects real world change in the education and training of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow developers, artists, and subject matter experts to develop top tier training products for military and commercial customers
• Create, design, and implement high quality 3D assets
• Create highly detailed and realistic textures & materials
• Follow best practices of content creation processes and ensure that art assets are performant
• Conduct peer reviews and provide detailed documentation

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University; and 5+ years of related experience.
• Portfolio of highly detailed 3D art work with a focus on environments and variety of subject matter (buildings, props, natural landscapes, etc.) Portfolio should show the ability to hit a photorealistic/believable look.
• Experience in Substance Designer/Painter, 3DS Max or Maya
• Able to take on challenging technical art tasks
• Knowledge of cutting-edge content creation pipelines
• Experience creating asset within a Physically Based Shading and Lighting model
• Experience working with Unreal 4 game engine or equivalent engine
• Possess a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and manage time efficiently
• Must be autonomous while working on set tasks from the schedule
• Highly organized with excellent spoken and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building Visual Effects, Character Animation and Rigging
• Experience using Perforce or similar version control software
• Experience using JIRA or similar agile development tools
• Experience in developing training software
• Passion for Game Development

The position requires that the candidate meet requirements to obtain a final secret security clearance in order to access classified information. Inability to obtain a secret clearance will result in candidate being ineligible for this position.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: TOC, Temporary on Call

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: TBD, up to 900 hours/ annually

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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