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Simulation & Visualisation 3D Artist
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Simulation & Visualisation 3D Artist
Simulation & Visualisation 3D Artist
Hybrid | Telford | Full-time, Perm | Engineering | Challenger 3 Programme
Position Overview
RBSL is working on projects to deliver training solutions for the British Army’s new Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT). Using Game Engines and 3D toolsets, we will work with CAD, complex instructional and procedural data to deliver cutting-edge interactive training solutions.
This role reports into the Simulation and Visualisation Lead.
Responsibilities
As a Simulation and Visualisation (S&V) 3D Artist, you will contribute to the design, development & integration of the Simulation and Visualisation capability:
- Work with subject-matter experts (SMEs) and engineers to visually interpret complex mechanical systems, processes, or assembly steps
- Import, prepare and clean CAD models for use in Unreal Engine
- Create custom models/assets as required, employing a cost-efficient approach
- Optimise geometry and assets to meet real-time performance requirements
- Develop UVs, materials, and textures for the project
- Rig mechanical and interactive models to support animations in Unreal Engine
- Collaborate closely with the team to ensure asset integration and functionality
- Organise and maintain asset libraries and project documentation
- Generate exciting and professional promotional visualisations for current and future projects
- Develop clear and readable visualisations for:
- Training steps
- Indicators
- Animations
- Guidance elements
- Support the programming team by creating skeletal and animation setups
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development methodology and delivery pipeline
- Assist Customer, User, Engineering and Procurement teams in resolving design queries, problems, and conflicts
- Schedule personal work to meet target timescales and milestones
- Perform self-verification of tasks ensuring completeness and quality
- Provide engineering input for:
- Project submissions
- Cost estimating
- Project plans
- Progress reports
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Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- A degree in Computer Games Art or a relevant games discipline with post-graduate experience in a related artist role
- Extensive experience in 3D modelling software (e.g., Blender/3DS Max), including:
- High and low-poly modelling
- UV unwrapping and layout
- Rigging
- Realistic material and texture creation (e.g., Blender/Substance Painter)
- Animation workflows
- Import/export pipeline management
- Ability to identify and develop new visualisation capabilities required by the business and maintain legacy products
- Strong communication skills – able to discuss technical solutions with non-technical colleagues
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including:
- Different skill sets
- Personalities
- Work styles
- Levels of motivation
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including:
- Building trust
- Finding common ground
- Empathy
- Developing strong relationships across customer/supplier and RBSL communities
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Desirable
- Knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, including:
- Asset pipeline management
- Performance optimisation
- Material Editor and workflows
- Lighting and rendering pipeline
- Niagara VFX proficiency
- Agile development experience
- Decimation and optimisation of 3D CAD models (Pixyz)
- Experience working with CAD data in games engines
- Familiarity with version control systems like PlasticSCM/Perforce or Unity
- Ability to use issues and task tracking tools like Youtrack
Benefits
RBSL is an employer of choice, committed to fostering a supportive culture that enables employees to build successful and fulfilling careers.
Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and services, we offer:
- Competitive salaries reviewed annually against market rates
- Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
- 37-hour working week over 4.5 days
- Employer-funded pension contributions (up to 10% of salary)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Life assurance cover
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Health cash plan
- Salary sacrifice benefits, including:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Electric vehicle schemes
- Access to:
- High-street and gym discounts
- Cashback offers
- Long Service rewards, including additional holiday
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Free access to onsite gym
Contact Information
Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska
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