Job Description

About MRIGlobal

MRIGlobal, an independent research and development organization delivers solutions in global health, national security and defense, and energy and the environment. The organization performs scientific research, advanced engineering, and program integration and management for clients in industry, government, and academia. Established in 1944 as Midwest Research Institute, MRIGlobal is based in Kansas City, Mo., and operates in nine states and Washington, D.C.

Part Time Animator

Basic Function

This position assists with the design and development of augmented reality & virtual reality systems to support life science, physical science, and engineering training programs.

Nature and Scope

This position reports administratively to a Capability Manager or higher technical staff member. Work is performed as part of a team to produce solutions for both internal and external customers.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with higher technical staff to support and develop innovative solutions
  
  

Success Factors

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with technical staff at all levels in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot challenges
• Ability to follow SOPs, document work per specifications, and complete tasking with limited supervision
• Attention to detail
  
  

Required Skills:

• Ability to produce 3D models in modern animation software (e.g., Maya, 3DS, etc)
• Ability to generate and pack UV maps
• Ability to create various texture files for 3D models using modern imaging editing software (e.g., Photoshop)
• Desire to work in a software development and engineering design environment
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience creating game models for Unity game engine
• Experience creating and exporting animations in modern animation software
• Experience with software development/programming
• Experience simplifying CAD models
• Experience with industrial and/or medical modeling
  
  

Training

Initial training in AR/VR development workflows will be provided by MRIGlobal staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with 3D animation software
• Availability for 8 to 19 hours per week
• Provide a link to a demo reel and/or portfolio
  
  

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. In order to meet the government security investigation requirements, U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

As a Federal Contractor as defined by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidelines, all employees working for MRIGlobal must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable exemption by the MRIGlobal Office of Accommodations, regardless of location.

To view all of MRIGlobal's current openings and to ensure that we receive your resume, visit our Career page.

It is the policy of MRIGlobal to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state protected classification.

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