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Simulation & Visualisation Technical Artist
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Simulation & Visualisation Technical Artist
Simulation & Visualisation Technical Artist
Hybrid | Telford | Full Time, Perm | Engineering | Challenger 3 Programme
Position Overview
RBSL is delivering training solutions for the British Army’s new Challenger 3 (CR3) Main Battle Tank (MBT) using Game Engines and 3D toolsets. This role involves working with CAD, complex instructional and procedural data to create cutting-edge interactive training solutions.
The position reports into the Simulation and Visualisation Lead.
What You Will Be Doing
- Ensure technical solutions meet contractual requirements while remaining cost-effective and design-relevant.
- Collaborate with subject-matter experts (SMEs) and engineers to translate complex mechanical systems, processes, and assembly steps into visual formats.
- Integrate optimised assets into Unreal Engine.
- Support the technical implementation of deliverable products.
- Bridge the gap between art, design, and programming disciplines.
- Develop professional promotional visualisations for current/future projects.
- Create clear, readable training visuals, indicator animations, and guidance elements for interactive simulations.
- Maintain organised project documentation.
- Stay updated on technical/engineering developments and apply relevant knowledge effectively.
- Assist the programming team by creating skeletal and animation setups in Unreal Engine/3D modelling software.
- Contribute to process improvements in development methodology and workflow pipelines.
- Engage with Customer, User, Engineering, and Procurement teams to resolve design queries, issues, and conflicts.
- Schedule personal tasks to meet target deadlines and milestones.
- Conduct self-verification of tasks to ensure completeness and quality.
- Provide engineering contributions to project deliverables, including:
- Cost estimating
- Project plans
- Progress reports
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What Qualifications You Should Have
Essential
- Degree in Computer Games Design and Programming or a related discipline, with postgraduate experience in technical artist roles.
- Extensive expertise in Unreal Engine 5, with knowledge of:
- Asset Pipeline
- Performance Optimisation
- Material Editor & Workflows
- Custom tool creation
- Lighting and Rendering Pipeline
- Niagara VFX
- Strong proficiency in 3D modelling software (e.g., Blender/3DS Max), covering:
- High/low poly modelling
- UV unwrapping & layout
- Rigging
- Realistic material & texture creation (e.g., Blender/Substance Painter)
- Animation workflows
- Import/export pipeline management
- Ability to identify and develop new visualisation tools while maintaining legacy systems.
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining tech solutions to non-technical teams.
- Experience working Effectively with diverse individuals across different skill sets, work styles, and motivations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills—must be empathic, adaptive, and collaborative with customers, suppliers, and RBSL teams.
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Desirable
- Agile development experience.
- Experience with 3D CAD decimation and optimisation (e.g., Pixyz).
- Knowledge of CAD data workflows in game engines.
- Familiarity with:
- PlasticSCM/version control
- Youtrack for issue tracking.
What We Offer You
At RBSL, we aim to be an employer of choice, fostering an environment where your career can thrive.
As a key contributor to world-class projects, we provide:
- Competitive salaries, reviewed yearly against market standards.
- Annual performance-based bonus scheme.
- 37-hour working week over 4.5 days.
- Employer pension contributions (up to 10%).
- Hybrid and flexible work policies.
- Life assurance cover.
- 5 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Salary sacrifice benefits, including cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes.
- Discounts on high street brands and gym memberships (cashback included).
- Long Service rewards (additional holiday).
- Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits.
- Free onsite gym access.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska
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