Senior 3D Artist - E3

Standard Job Description

Seeking a Senior 3D Artist to work as part of the Aero Communications Visual Effects team. This role requires deep expertise in 3D animation, cinematic visualization, and real-time rendering workflows, with advanced experience in Unreal Engine and related 3D platforms. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with creative directors, art directors, producers, multi-disciplined artists, and internal clients to develop visual stories that elevate Lockheed Martin capabilities. Experience with platforms such as Unreal Engine, Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D and Ai generative tools is highly valued, enabling effective collaboration across the full creative pipeline.

This position plays a critical role in delivering high-visibility content supporting marketing, employee engagement, business development, and strategic enterprise initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 4 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree

• Portfolio/demo reel required to demonstrate skill competency in 3D animation, cinematic visualization, and visual storytelling

• Advanced technical skills in Unreal Engine and industry-standard 3D platforms such as Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar tools

• Proficient in 3D modeling, optimizing and converting CAD models for Maya and Unreal Engine workflows, including retopology, UV layout, texturing, and material creation.

Desired Skills

• Unreal Engine

• Maya or Blender

• Adobe After Effects

• Experience with cinematic lighting, rendering, modeling, and real-time production workflows

• Strong understanding of composition, camera movement, pacing, and cinematic storytelling principles

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.