3D Technical Artist & Animator - Wilcox Industries

Newington, NH 03801

About the Job

This position is responsible for the development and management of product imagery and animation for technical documentation and marketing collateral. 3D Technical Artist & Animator produces high-quality product renderings, product line art and both instructional and marketing animations that meets applicable standards and contributes to the organization’s media and marketing strategies.

*This is an onsite position in Newington, NH

Duties & Responsibilities

Take existing product designs and SolidWorks CAD models and expand details as needed to create 3D product imagery and animations.
Create line art models and assemblies of products to highlight features for technical instruction, operator manuals and reference guides.
Using 3D models, create texture, mapping, lighting, and other techniques to create photo-realistic product images, graphics, visual effects, and animations for digital marketing collateral.
Research and collect information from a variety of sources: SolidWorks 3D models, design specifications, bill of materials, test plans & procedures, etc.
Create animations and motion graphics to create compelling technical/instructional videos.
Compose shots into existing video media.
Assemble, light, and render 3D content for both offline, digital, and interactive content.
Assist in video and document editing and updates, as needed.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with engineers, designers, photographers, and video editors to meet the high-quality output needs of a project.
Manage timelines and priorities across multiple projects as required by the Director.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience:

B.S. degree in Graphic Design, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics or related fields preferred.
5 years relevant experience creating 3D renders and manipulating models and assemblies using SolidWorks, SolidWorks Composer, or equivalent software.
Experience creating 3D animations using Blender or equivalent software.
• Experience within a military research or manufacturing environment is a plus
Excellent eye for composition, photo-realism, and lighting.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to manipulate and organize CAD data from base assemblies.
A keen eye for detail and consistency, and the ability to craft work at a high level
Ability to understand and produce work within brand standards.
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, InDesign).
Able to create interactive online product presentations and product configurator tools is a plus.
Experience developing instructional and educational content.
Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills to work in a dynamic environment
Understand the power of good branding and visual storytelling to educate and excite customers.
Storyboard creation and execution.
Mature, self-motivated, and resourceful with an outstanding work ethic
Ability to adapt, test, iterate, and pivot on ideas.
Understand design applications in traditional and emerging channels.
Self-starter able to complete projects with minimal supervision with multiple deadlines and tight time constraints.
An extensive portfolio showcasing strong photo-realistic product imagery, graphics, animations, and visual effects. Please include portfolio links on resume.
Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.

**Compensation offered may vary depending upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Source : Wilcox Industries