Artist 3D Environment II

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

Responsible for developing and improving 3D environments and models to be used in real-time visual systems. This includes design and development of 3D airport models and surfaces, terrain models, moving models, feature models, as well as associated imagery and texture assets.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Requires expanded conceptual knowledge of hard-surface modeling.
• Utilizes maps, photography, satellite imagery and digital mapping data to create realistic scenes for use in flight simulators.
• Correctly interpret build requirements and provide input into documentation such as Visual Database Design Documents (VDBDD).
• Utilizes modeling platforms which include FlightSafety specific tools in conjunction with third party software.
• Operate real-time systems to check work.
• Understands key business drivers; and uses this understanding to provide reasonable estimates for work to be accomplished.
• Work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain lines of communication across the modeling organization in a positive and collaborative way.
• Have a good knowledge base on industry standard texturing and modeling techniques.
• Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members.

Minimum Education

• Associates degree in an art related profession preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Broad experience with texturing, UV, and Game Level asset production. AutoCAD®, 3DS Max® (or other industry standard 3D modeling packages) and/or Presagis Creator® experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Windows.
• Experience with Unix is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.