Job Description
Company Overview
At Performance Drone Works (PDW), we’re at the forefront of creating custom small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for the modern warfighter. PDW is proudly American owned, with all design, engineering, and manufacturing of our products taking place domestically.
Role – This role is a 12 month contract (1099) role and part-time at 30 hours per week.
PDW is seeking a highly skilled 3D Artist to join our team, contributing to top tier real-time rendering products for military and commercial customers. The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, have excellent critical thinking skills, and will play a pivotal role in the dynamic team.
Responsibilities
Follow best practices of asset content creation processes.
Team up with other artists, developers, and military experts to build an exceptional product experience.
Ensure that assets are performant on mobile devices and look good on high-end devices.
Support developers by modifying artwork as necessary to fulfill technical needs.
Store final work in version control software according to project organization standards.
Be accountable for the full asset pipeline steps like, 3D modeling, texturing, engine integration, visual effects, animations, and optimizations.
Follow project organization guidelines to enable teamwork and ease future maintenance.
Requirements
5+ years of experience working within Blender for 3D modeling, shading and animations.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Skilled in using Substance Painter and Substance Designer for texturing tasks.
Experienced with Unity 3D and Universal Rendering Pipeline (URP).
Strong experience in optimizing assets for real-time rendering applications.
Knowledgeable in Git for version control.
ITAR Requirement
In compliance with International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) or individuals granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Commitment to Inclusivity
PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws. We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This role is a 12 month contract (1099) role and part-time at 30 hours per week.
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