Simulation & Visualisation 3D Artist
Hybrid | Telford | Full time, Perm | Engineering | Challenger 3 Programme
Position Overview
RBSL is working on projects to deliver training solutions for the British Army's new Challenger 3 (CR3) Main Battle Tank (MBT). Using Game Engines and 3D toolsets, we will be working with CAD, complex instructional and procedural data to deliver cutting edge interactive training solutions.
This role will report into the Simulation and Visualisation Lead.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Simulation and Visualisation (S&V) 3D Artist, you will be part of the design, development & integration of the Simulation and Visualisation capability.
- Work with subject-matter experts (SMEs) and engineers to visually interpret complex mechanical systems, processes, or assembly steps
- Import, clean, and prepare CAD models for use in Unreal Engine
- Create models/assets where required, following a cost-efficient approach
- Optimise geometry and assets to meet real-time performance requirements
- Create and manage UVs, materials, and textures for the solution
- Rig mechanical and interactive models to support animations in Unreal Engine
- Work closely with the team to support asset integration and functionality
- Maintain organised asset libraries and project documentation
- Create exciting and professional promotional visualisation material for current and future projects
- Develop clear and readable visualisations for training steps, indicators, animations, and guidance elements.
- Support programming team by creating skeletal and animation setups
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development methodology and delivery pipeline.
- Working with Customer, User, Engineering and Procurement teams to assist in resolving design queries, problems and conflicts.
- Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
- Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
- Provide engineering input to project submissions including cost estimating, project plans, and progress reports.