3D Media Artist Fareham 2024

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.

With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.

Through advanced technology and our people's expertise, our Training Transformation Services is modernising what's possible in the training and preparation of our armed forces. With a real blended approach to learning and using the latest innovative systems and technology, we ensure our service men and women really are prepared for any situation.

The Future Training Unit is looking for a 3D Artist who will be responsible for the creation of 3D Models, Still and Moving images; using 3DS Max/VRay and Adobe suite; to support training and contractual requirements within a military environment.

Main duties include:

• Creation of 3D models, UV Mapping, Texture creation, technical animation, lighting and rendering. This role requires the creation of new images, updating legacy images, modifying existing models & media. for RN training courses, in accordance with the Media production process and in house Style Guides.
• To produce interactive media in accordance with best practice in areas of Graphic Design, Multi-Media, Photography, Video, and Video Editing.
• Creation of animation sequences exploiting effective asset management and workflow. Visualising and planning of media along a timeline.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Comply with Raytheon and MoD policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable task such as assisting the other areas within the Raytheon when required.
• Employees are responsible for their own Health and Safety and that of work colleagues and customers.
• The nature of Royal Navy training requires a high degree of flexibility for all Raytheon (Team Fisher) staff; there may be a requirement for travel to other sites within the UK

The ideal candidate is a graduate or has a background in digital media design, is comfortable working within a standardised development environment, thinks creatively, is confident, excels in a collaborative team atmosphere, and is detail oriented. A professional attitude, ability to follow technical and workflow processes, and solid communication skills are essential.

Essential:

• Minimum - Degree Graduate in Media/Design, or two years experience in creating and developing media content, with proficiency in 3D Studio Max V-Ray and Photoshop.
• Understanding of image formats, resolution, timing and camera angles as industry standards.
• Able to analyse and interpret a design brief to produce storyboards; incorporating graphics, images, text and time-based media to achieve the training requirement.
• Must be organized and work well both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to comprehend / interpret technical and non-technical information and apply it to visual media and animations.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
• To effectively communicate outside of the media team in order to gather technical information necessary for media requirements.
• The successful candidate must be able to qualify for SC security clearance (ask for more information in you are unsure).

Desirable:

• Adobe Creative Cloud suite - Illustrator, Substance 3D Painter proficiency
• Knowledge of web design standards, responsive design and UI / UX design
• Audio and Video editing skills.
• Experience in using a DSLR camera and image editing.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance procedures
• Required Education and experience:
• A qualification in Digital Media, Graphic Design or a related field at the minimum grade of QCF Level 6 (Degree) or equivalent.

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• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

At Raytheon UK, we are committed to fostering a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as fundamental pillars of our organisational culture. We believe that the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees are invaluable assets that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do.

In embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion, Raytheon UK strengthens its ability to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges. We are proud to create a workplace where all individuals can thrive and contribute to the advancement of technology, security, and a better future for all. Our aim is for our employees to produce the best work of their lives so together we build a stronger, more inclusive future.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.