GRAPHIC SPECIALIST III

Job Title

GRAPHIC SPECIALIST III

Location

Jacksonville, FL 32201 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Travel

Up to 10%

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company and employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success.
LSI has over 400 training and training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading edge technology and proven processes.

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General Summary

The Graphic Specialist III develops training courseware products by creating two- and three-dimension graphics and animation from photographs, video, script and/or storyboards utilizing graphics software. This position requires advanced technical skills and may have collateral duties as Lead Artist on a production team. 

Essential Job Functions

• Creates two/three-dimensional computer graphics which artistically represent materials used in support of training courseware.
• Creates materials for interactive technologies (computer-based training), interactive courseware, web-based training, and distance learning training. Utilizes both Company developed as well as commercial software products.
• Assists in the creative planning and development of storyboards through cooperation with Subject Matter Experts, and other design team members.
• Interacts with Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, Courseware Developers, and Application Developers as part of a courseware production team.
• Uses advanced design skills and artistic creativity to implement two- or three-dimensional animation in support of training objectives.
• Designs and develops engineering and technical drawings and schematics in support of training objectives.
• May act as Lead Artist on a production team.
• May participate in meetings with customers by answering questions or making presentations.
• Understands and adheres to art standards established for each project by coordinating color schemes for screen layout and design of elements. 
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess advanced technical skills in utilizing interactive 2D or 3D graphics and animation software, Including Autodesk 3D Studio Max/Maya, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including but not limited to i.e., Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and Animate CC. 
• Preferred knowledge building model assets in low/high poly environments for gaming engine development.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus six (6) year of professional experience, or
• Associate degree plus eight (8) years of experience, or 
• High school diploma or GED plus ten (10) years of experience. 

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.