Forensic Animator (In-person Role)

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

J.S. Held has a great opportunity for the right candidate to join our Visualization Team as a mid-level forensic animator. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years professional work experience and at least a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

The right candidate will be joining a diverse and talented team. Job responsibilities may include, in field data collection, 3D scan processing, 3D model creation, video tracking, video analysis, photogrammetry, scene diagram creation, graphics and 3D animation production, and others. Our work entails not only data collection, processing, and analysis, but also clearly communicating our findings to other experts, attorneys, and the court.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of professional work experience
• Ability to demonstrate a college level knowledge of mathematics and physics
• Expertise in AutoCAD/3DS Max (or similar software), with proficiency in modeling and animation
• Experience in compositing/ post-production (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Nuke, Houdini or similar)
• An online portfolio with 3D/ video work examples
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• General computer skills (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• A desire to learn, excel and grow with us and within the profession

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in photogrammetry, lighting, surveying, and video analysis
• Experience in motion capture, virtual reality, and video tracking
• An interest in testifying, or previous testimony experience

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.   
• Ability to travel as needed  

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $55,000- $80,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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