Role and Responsibilities
Who We Are:
u00B7 CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customersu2019 training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
u00B7 CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
u00B7 CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.
What We Have to Offer:
u00B7 Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
u00B7 A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
u00B7 Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
u00B7 Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!
Summary
The Near View Content Modeler will assist in the design, development, and implementation of modeled assets in a collaborative environment. They will be expected to contribute and maintain a 3D model repository with the rest of the team, document their work in progress, and provide feedback on task progression. They should have strong problem solving skills and be willing to support automation where possible. Candidates are required to have a portfolio demonstrating their modeling, texturing, and animation skills to be considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
u00B7 Possess strong 3D modeling, texturing, and animation skills to develop highly optimized assets for use in game engines
u00B7 Texture using PBR workflows to match photographic reference
u00B7 Perform productively in a fast-paced work environment either independently or as a part of a team
u00B7 Be able to work off a variety of sources including photographs, 3D scans, CAD models, or non-optimized polygonal models
u00B7 Adjust workflows to match our organizational processes/tools
u00B7 Document processes that are housed on an internal knowledge management system
u00B7 Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Instructional System Designers (ISDs), and software engineers requiring strong interpersonal skills
Qualifications and Education Requirements
u00B7 BFA in Computer Art and/or minimum 3 years of experience in a related field
u00B7 Advanced proficiency using Digital Content Creation tools (i.e. MODO, Maya, 3DSMAX, Blender)
u00B7 Advanced proficiency using texturing tools (i.e. Photoshop, MARI, Substance Painter/Designer)
u00B7 Advanced proficiency using game engines (i.e. Unreal Engine, Unity)
u00B7 Strong interpersonal skills, and effective working in groups
u00B7 Strong oral communication, documentation, and presentation skills
u00B7 Ability to juggle several tasks at once while prioritizing them based on deadlines
u00B7 Ability to work with and direct others effectively
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
u00B7 Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
u00B7 AR/VR experience
u00B7 Photography/photogrammetry experience
u00B7 UMG experience creating dynamic displays
u00B7 Niagara VFX experience
Security Responsibilities
Must complyu202Fwith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.u202F Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.u202F All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
u00B7 Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
Remote work opportunities are limited due to the group interactions and hardware required to perform daily tasks. As a result, this job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If youu2019d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractoru2019s legal duty to furnish information.
Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", weu2019re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
