3D Technical Artist in London

Join Imperial College London's Digital Media Lab and help create cutting-edge digital experiences that bring world-leading research to life. Working at the intersection of immersive technologies, Digital Twins, real-time graphics and Generative AI, you'll play a key role in developing high-quality 3D assets and interactive environments that support education, research and innovation

What you would be doing

In this role, you will design, develop and optimise high-quality 3D assets for Digital Twins, immersive simulations, XR experiences, virtual laboratories and other interactive applications. You will work closely with software engineers, researchers, learning designers and creative colleagues to deliver engaging real-time experiences.

You will also:

• Lead the creation and deployment of 3D assets and animations across a wide range of projects.
• Establish and maintain technical standards for modelling, texturing, optimisation and real-time performance.
• Prepare assets for implementation in Unity, Unreal Engine and web-based platforms.
• Support the development of AI-assisted 3D production workflows and evaluate emerging creative technologies.
• Manage and maintain the Digital Media Lab's 3D asset library and production pipelines.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues, helping to build 3D capability across the organisation.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative educational, research and public engagement experiences.

What we are looking for

We're looking for an experienced 3D professional with a blend of technical expertise, creative skill and collaborative working practices. You'll bring:

• Significant professional experience creating high-quality 3D assets for real-time applications.
• Expert-level skills in Blender and strong knowledge of modern 3D content creation workflows.
• Experience working with Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of modelling, retopology, UV mapping, texturing, materials, lighting and optimisation.
• Experience creating production-ready assets for games, CGI, VFX, XR or immersive environments.
• Experience integrating Generative AI tools into professional asset creation workflows.
• Ability to translate complex scientific, engineering or research concepts into engaging visual experiences.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring colleagues and sharing expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Creative Technology teams and help shape the future of immersive learning and AI-enabled production.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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