Description
Senior 3D Animation Generalist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the
world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create
solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an
inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people,
talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation
and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission.
Job Description
We have an opening for a 3D Animation Generalist to support
the Central Productions Division where our teams of experts work together to
solve complex problems of national importance. You will be generating a broad
range of visual products (including advanced 3D illustrations and animations,
live-action video compositions, and interactive applications and simulations),
collaborating with researchers in multiple scientific areas (such as biology,
physics, chemistry, advanced manufacturing, and high-performance computing),
for a wide variety of audiences (ranging from senior scientists to government
officials to the general public). This position is in the Technical Information
Department in the Business Directorate.
In this role you will
• Conceptualize and effectively design, plan, and produce complex
3D illustrations/animations, video (including live-action video), and
interactive applications/simulations.
• Establish and uphold superior standards of quality and production
across all projects including maintaining consistency of design style through
all phases and facets of each project.
• Develop previsualizations (storyboards, animatics, 3D mockups)
for complex animations and multimedia projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and deliver quality
customer service. Consult with customers to understand their requirements and
schedules including defining time and cost estimates for scope of work.
• Independently manage production pipeline from start to finish
including coordinating your work with other team members while contributing
estimates of project scope, time, and budget and setting production schedules.
• Optimize tools and workflow to improve efficiency of production.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other animators.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams (edit, design, web) on
special projects calling for visual content creation.
• Research new technology and give presentations on new topics as
they apply to animation practices and make hardware and software purchase
recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Ability to maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which
requires U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor of Arts degree in multimedia, animation, or related
field, or equivalent combination of education and significant related
experience.
• Experience in conceptualizing and effectively designing,
planning, directing, and coordinating production of multiple and complex 3D
illustrations and animations including working across the 3D production
pipeline: modeling, rigging, textures/materials, animation, lighting/rendering.
• Advanced knowledge of and understanding of 3D animation
development and emerging technologies in 3D visualization.
• Significant knowledge of and experience with Autodesk Maya and
with compositing of images and video using Adobe Photoshop and AfterEffects or
comparable software.
• Experience leading production of multimedia projects and
establishing commitments of cost, schedule, and quality standards.
• Extensive experience in establishing and maintaining design
integrity throughout all media, interface designs, and programs.
• Ability to identify and solve problems of advanced scope and
complexity to meet specifications for graphics, animation, and multimedia
projects.
• Experience working within a team environment to balance creative
expertise with customer objectives to provide excellent customer service,
quality visual products and customer experiences.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills necessary to
interact and collaborate with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines
and various levels.
Qualifications We Desire
• Industry experience in animation or multimedia development,
especially of a scientific nature.
• Experience creating interactive applications using Unreal,
Unity, or comparable game engine.
Additional Information
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
• Included in 2021 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive http://benefits.llnl.gov
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
Learn more about our company, selection process, position types
and security clearances by visiting our
https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/events-resources.
Security Clearance
LLNL is a Department of Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear Security
Administration (NNSA) Laboratory. Some positions will require a DOE L or Q
clearance (please reference Security Clearance requirement above). If you are
selected and a clearance is required, we will initiate a Federal background investigation
to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified
information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to
random drug testing. An L or Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship. For
additional information please see
https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg2-pgchg.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required
to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use
of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Pre-Placement Medical Exam
A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that
values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital
status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age,
citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
LLNS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations during the
application and recruiting processes due to a disability. If you need
assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via
our https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/accessibility.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights
to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees,
and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL
collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed
https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/privacy-statement.
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https://apptrkr.com/2463123
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