3D Digital Artist

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission -critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

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With 160+ design awards, our team’s purpose built solutions are recognized worldwide by the most distinguished and select design organizations. We are in the Top Twenty-Five of companies in North America for IF awards and recognition.
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we're living up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer - safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses - safer everywhere. We're building integrated technologies that help protect people, property and places. We're connecting public safety agencies and enterprises - enabling the collaboration that's critical for a more proactive approach to safety and security. We're committed to solving for safer every day because the work we do here matters.
Team Overview
Our cross-functional Experience Design and Research consists of Industrial Design, UI/UX, Design Research, and Human Factors practitioners who design for diverse and challenging markets. Each of these core capabilities contributes within a user-centered design process to leverage our advanced wireless communications, cloud & mobile applications, video, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to envision a new generation of life-changing – and life-saving – products, applications and services. We are user-focused and outcome-driven, identifying problems and creating solutions based on research and engagement with our customers.
Job Description

About Us:

The Experience Design and Research is a cross functional group within Motorola Solutions Chief Technology Office. User Centered Design and Research is the fuel that fires the next generation of experiences and solutions for our commercial and mission critical customers/users. The team consists of Industrial Design, UI/UX, Research, and Technologist who design for diverse and challenging markets. Police, Fire and Industrial user groups all have very distinct and tangible design problems; whether it’s the dirt, grime and high noise of industrial environments, gloves and turnout gear for Fire or managing intense cognitive loads during police action. Our team is exploring, testing and designing for emerging technologies that will define the next generation commercial, public safety and first responder communication solutions. Your designs will enable a Use Experience and total solution that can save lives in moments that matter.

Recent examples of our teams work:

• M500 In-Car Video System

• L6A

• H6A Dome Camera

• Sarix Enhanced 4P Series Box

• ExSite Enhanced Thermal 2 Series Fixed

About You

Are you compelled to impact users in the “Moments that Matter” with your work? Would you like to be on a highly collaborative team using social sciences and user centered design to address a global customer base with mission critical use cases. Our innovative and growing organization is looking for a passionate and creative individual to join our team as a 3D digital artist. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record must be demonstrated. 

Your responsibilities as a 3D digital artist include creating renderings, animations, video editing, storyboarding and minor 3D modeling. To successfully collaborate with cross-functional teams, you should be detail-oriented, hold strong communication/organization skills, be pragmatic yet flexible and a good team player. Ultimately, we are looking for a 3D artist that has a mastery of the craft to generate high-end realistic imagery/animations.

Creative Contributions and You | Work Description and Skills 

• Integrate effectively into a multidisciplinary group that includes cognitive and behavioral scientists, interaction designers, and human factors engineers and deliver to strict deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Generate photo-realistic renderings and animations from 3D models (provided from Design/Engineering teams) with nuanced lighting, texture, color, and composition.

• Collaborate with marketing, designers, and agencies to scope and identify project requirements and schedule deadlines.

• Conceptualize vague requirements/goals into creative ideas and visualizations.

• Understand and communicate a user journey or product value proposition through various media, storyboards, animations and videos

• Ability to consolidate cross-functional team feedback on multiple projects and adjust final media assets for marketing release.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Develop guidelines/templates for environments, textures and lighting standards.

• Ability to adhere to file management standards.

***Must provide a link to a portfolio or digital examples of your work when applying***

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Basic Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree or Master from an accredited Digital Artist and/or Industrial Design program

• 3+ years of experience as an 3D Artist or related position

Tech Skills

• Strong rendering capabilities are necessary with the use of Blender, Keyshot, Cycles and/or any rendering software

• Proficiency in animations and video generation for storytelling of user experiences and showcasing product solutions. 

• Expert at Adobe Creative Suite for visualization and editing such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects and Premiere.

• Some exposure to at least one 3-D CAD program, such as Solid-Works, Pro-E and or Rhino or other similar tools is required. 

• Willingness to remain up-to-date on the latest creative software and hardware

• Driven to maintain organized and thoughtfully setup 3D and other design files.

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Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced

Referral Payment PlanYes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].