3D Artist

Location:

Cambridge, MA

Do you enjoy creating detailed 3D art and bringing virtual environments to life? We are looking for a hands‑on 3D Artist to create game-ready vehicles, props, and terrains for our modeling, training, and simulation software. You will combine strong visual skills with technical knowledge to build assets that look compelling and perform well in real-time, distributed simulation environments.

Location:

Boston or Orlando is preferred. Candidates with outstanding qualifications can be considered for remote work in the United States.

MAK Technologies (MAK) develops commercial off-the-shelf 3D modeling, training, and simulation software that helps users link, simulate, and visualize their world. MAK’s primary users are in the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries, yet its products and services can help customers anywhere modeling and simulation is needed to train, plan, analyze, experiment, prototype, and demonstrate. MAK’s customers include the top ten defense integrators in the world along with hundreds of companies in Defense, Air Traffic Management, Command & Control, and Homeland Security.

MAK also develops training solutions for the United States and International militaries to address individual and collective training. MAK is dedicated to serving its customers by building flexible products, offering superior technical support, and innovating new ways to enhance readiness through uniquely tailored training solutions.

You will work with artists and engineers to create and integrate 3D content for complex simulation systems. You will develop game-ready assets, configure them in MAK’s proprietary software, and build terrains using commercial and in-house tools.

• Create game-ready 3D art assets, including vehicles such as tanks, helicopters, and planes, and props such as buildings and other environmental features.
• Configure and integrate art assets in MAK’s proprietary software.
• Build terrains using commercial and in-house tools.
• Collaborate in a team environment to enhance productivity and meet project deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphics or equivalent related experience.
• Proficiency in 3ds Max or Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.
• Familiarity with low- and high-poly modeling.
• Ability to create textures and effects maps, preferably in a P  (Physically Based Rendering) pipeline.
• Strong visual art skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and take a proactive approach.
• Basic understanding of coding, scripting, and computers.

• Experience with Presagis Creator, Presagis Terra Vista, UV Layout, ZBrush, and Motion Builder.
• Knowledge of and experience creating VFX (Visual Effects) particle systems and animations.
• Experience with character animation and rigging.
• Understanding of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data and tools, including experience creating and working with GIS data using QGIS and Global Mapper.
• Knowledge of rendering systems, including scene graphs, lighting, draw calls, and shaders.
• Experience with DI Guy motion editor and working with .psfx files in DI Guy
• In-depth knowledge of military vehicles.
• Defense contractor or military experience.

MAK Technologies, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. (The wage range listed above is reflective of all geographic work locations where this position may be based and may not reflect the local market salary range.)

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