Our Opportunity
Exponent is currently seeking an energetic and talented Multimedia Specialist for our Visual Communication Group in our Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Chicago, IL; or Farmington Hills, MI office. In this role, you will work as part of a talented team that works directly with engineers and scientists on many exciting and fast-paced projects creating animations, graphics, visualizations and interactive presentations. This work will clearly communicate and demonstrate complex real-world scenarios, accident reconstruction, failure analysis and engineering concepts. These data-driven workflows and visualizations will be utilized to assist with analysis and event reconstruction as well being an effective communication tool, presented to clients, industry experts and jurors in trial.
You will be responsible for
- 3D modeling, animation, lighting, texturing, and rendering with an emphasis on technical / geometrical accuracy
- Managing visualization projects, including proposals, budgeting, communicating progress, collaboration, iterative process and final deliverables
- Leveraging versatile skills and tools to directly assist / collaborate with engineers and scientists on technical analyses
- Conceptualizing visualization projects with engineers and scientists while contributing creative expertise and aiming for the most effective communication solution / work product
- Working with data such as laser scans, CAD, and motion simulation
- Compositing / editing project assets into final deliverable
- Production of graphics and presentations that effectively convey complicated concepts and scenarios
You will have the following skills and qualifications
in Animation, CAD, and Digital Video Production-related fields3-5 Years of experience in forensic / scientific / engineering visualizationExpertise in Autodesk 3D Studio MaxExtensive Experience in VrayrenderingExtensive Experience in 3D Studio Max’s Biped animation toolsProficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and PhotoshopExperience working with laser scan dataProactive and effective verbal and written communicationskillsExcellent organizational and time-management capabilitiesCreative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skillsTeam player who demonstrates leadership potential and can effectively interact with technical and non-technical peopleSelf-motivated learnerInterest in science and engineering conceptsProficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, and ExcelPrior experience with accident reconstruction, photogrammetry (Photomodeler), camera matching, and video analysis a plusKnowledge of creating interactive 3D scenes using real-time engines a plus (Unity, Unreal, Simlab,Life @ Exponent