Jr. 3D Generalist - Unreal Engine Technical Artist

LMI is seeking a skilled Junior 3D Generalist - Unreal Engine Technical Artist. Successful Technical Artist will demonstrate competency working with a creative team responsible for visualization projects from end-to-end. You won't simply be exercising one or two skills, you will be part of the entire workflow (From storyboarding to rapid iteration, through final deliverable) while providing broad-brush creative content and inputs. You will work directly with the Dynamic Media Lead & other Visual Effects team members to facilitate production of dynamic and exciting photorealistic stills and video content designed to explain technical events occurring in the terrestrial, maritime, and space domains. Main responsibilities are creating ultra photo-realistic cinematic scenes and landscapes, interactive augmented reality applications, completing work as required by the Dynamic Media Lead. Ensuring storyline's technical accuracy, detail orientation, delivering timely work, fluency with relevant software and a curiosity about future tech and software. We are NOT looking for Character Artists, this is a 3D Generalist/ Technical Unreal Artist position.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

Create cinematic photorealistic, large-scale environments and layouts in Unreal from scratch.
• Create or source photorealistic textures & materials.
• Demonstrate proficiencies of high-poly 3D Modeling, Editing, Texturing, and UV
• Assist in lighting, rendering, compositing and editing of final images & animations.
• Create interactive and augmented reality applications.
• Discuss project needs and timelines with other team members and leadership.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout the process.
• Accurately and realistically predict expected time to complete a project.
• Ensure production deadlines and quality control are achieved.

Required:

• Experience in and understanding of a professional 3D visualization & fx pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and relevant 3D software & photorealistic cinematic rendering.
• Experience with Hard Surface Modeling, UV mapping, Textures, Materials, Camera Animation, Rigging, and optimizing workflows for render management.
• Cutting-edge technology mindset and willingness to continually learn, adjust, and apply new technologies and techniques to meet company requirements and timelines.
• Able to work constructively and flexibly for rapid iteration in a team environment.
• Able to self-assess and take constructive criticism and adjust to new tech and methods.
• Recent Reel & Portfolio that demonstrates professional skills and abilities.
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Skills/Experience:

• Scene Assembly
• Environmental Design (Terrain, lighting, atmosphere etc.)
• Animation & Sequencing
• Texturing/UV Mapping (PBR materials)
• Hard-Surface Modeling & Editing, some Organic Modeling, and Mechanical Rigging

Software:

• Unreal Engine
• Blender
• Embergen

Highly Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Secret Clearance or higher
• Blueprint familiarity
• Scripting: C++ and/or Python
• Interactive Design

Target salary range: $59,000 - $104,000. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.