Job Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Concept Designer to join our team and work directly for and with the Maneuver Dominance team to advance their strategic design goals. The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. The Anduril Design Team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large, coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Concept Designer for Maneuver Dominance, will be an expert on helping MD design and deploy concepts, illustrate missions and complex narratives, by leveraging 2D/3D visualizations which advance the mission and build client engagement with MD products. The ideal candidate is not only an impeccable artist, but also has outstanding knowledge of mechanical authenticity. If you are passionate about bringing narratives to life and pushing visualization techniques, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead mission development work within the Maneuver Dominance division
Visual development of conceptual narratives
Product renderings with photorealistic textures and lighting
2D/3D mission diagrams
Development of visualization techniques and styles within the Design Team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years professional experience as a concept artist, 3d generalist, or equivalent in the entertainment or game industry preferred
A portfolio demonstrating ideation, modeling technique and execution, 2D/3D visualization, vehicle and aircraft design
Deep understanding of dimensionality, composition, scale, and form
Strong ability to execute visual concepts and iterate from technical descriptions
Excellent application of material surfacing, and understanding of mechanical function and assembly
Expert knowledge in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Blender, Maya, 3DS, Modo, Z-brush, Keyshot
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and business development
A reliable self-starter, organized, efficient with attention to detail
A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life
Knowledge of general military application and authenticity is a plus
Must work on-site in Costa Mesa, Ca
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
US Salary Range
$129,000
$171,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
US Roles:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK AUS Roles:
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
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