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Senior Visual Database Lead

Tampa, FL

$100K - $136K/yr

Terra Vista, Creator, Maya, 3D Studio Max) * Global Mapper * Erdas * FME * ArcGIS Toolset Security Responsibilities Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and ...

Senior Visual Database Lead

Arlington, TX

$95K - $129K/yr

Terra Vista, Creator, Maya, 3D Studio Max) * Global Mapper * Erdas * FME * ArcGIS Toolset Security Responsibilities Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and ...

Senior Visual Database Lead

Arlington, TX · On-site

$95K - $129K/yr

Terra Vista, Creator, Maya, 3D Studio Max) * Global Mapper * Erdas * FME * ArcGIS Toolset Security Responsibilities Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and ...

Project Architect- Hospitality

Madison, WI

$84K - $112K/yr

Proficiency in the use of 3D software, including Revit, 3D Studio MAX and Sketchup. * Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes. * Strong organizations skills and the ...

Project Architect- Hospitality

Madison, WI · On-site

$84K - $112K/yr

Proficiency in the use of 3D software, including Revit, 3D Studio MAX and Sketchup. * Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes. * Strong organizations skills and the ...

... Autodesk 3d Studio MAX with Vray workflow, Adobe Creative Cloud is required. Industry Knowledge • Share examples of design excellence with the Creative department. • Assist in providing ...

Intermediate knowledge of Maya, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush required. * Fundamental knowledge of general anatomy and anatomical terminology required. * Fundamental knowledge of creating and applying ...

... Autodesk 3d Studio MAX with Vray workflow, Adobe Creative Cloud is required. Industry Knowledge • Share examples of design excellence with the Creative department. • Assist in providing ...

... Autodesk 3d Studio MAX with Vray workflow, Adobe Creative Cloud is required. Industry Knowledge • Share examples of design excellence with the Creative department. • Assist in providing ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d studio max in the United States is $39.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $48.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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3D artists using 3D Studio Max in a studio setting often encounter challenges such as managing complex scenes with high polygon counts, ensuring compatibility with various rendering engines, and collaborating on large projects with version control tools. Balancing creativity with technical constraints, such as hardware limitations and tight deadlines, is also common. Additionally, artists may need to frequently adapt to evolving workflows and integrate feedback from art directors, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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To thrive as a 3D Studio Max Artist, you need strong skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, and animation, often backed by a degree in graphic design, animation, or a related field. Mastery of Autodesk 3ds Max software, along with familiarity with rendering engines like V-Ray or Arnold, and knowledge of Photoshop or similar tools, is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication help artists deliver visually compelling work and collaborate smoothly with clients or teams. These abilities ensure high-quality visual outputs that meet project specifications and client expectations in industries like gaming, film, and architecture.

What is 3D Studio Max?

3D Studio Max, also known as Autodesk 3ds Max, is a professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software developed by Autodesk. It is widely used in industries such as video game development, film and TV production, architectural visualization, and engineering. The program allows users to create detailed 3D models, apply realistic textures, animate objects, and render high-quality images or animations. Its user-friendly interface and powerful toolset make it a popular choice among professionals for creating complex 3D scenes and animations.
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Senior Visual Database Lead

Caeus

Tampa, FL

$100K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Who We Are:

  • CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
  • CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
  • CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
  • A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
  • Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
  • Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

This position resides within the Content & HPC (High Performance Computing) group, specifically as a Lead Geospatial Engineer performing as a project leadin the development of real-time geo-spatial database content for simulation & training.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TheLead Geospatial Engineer will have strong GIS, 3D modeling, and visualization skills to join our team of experienced and dedicated geo-spatial database developers. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate and delegate work tasks to others, as well as provide oversight and guidance as needed. Experience in both Windows and LINUX development a plus. The ideal candidate performs productively in a fast-paced work environment, seeks out innovative solutions to problems, has excellent communication and leadership skills, works well independently and as part of a team including customer interactions, and is passionate about their work and is eager to be part of a dynamic group of focused and creative individuals.

The employee is expected to assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions in a collaborative environment. Candidate must be willing to work assignments within agreed-to budgets and schedules. Solutions must be consistent with organizational processes.


Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degreein GIS/Earth Science, related Engineering field, or equivalent experience
  • Background in one or more of the following areas: Image Science, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing/Data Fusion, Geo-Imaging/Processing, Spectral/Imagery Analysis
  • Experience in executing projects through the full development lifecycle, from requirements through customer acceptance
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience with defining and executing business processes
  • Ability to delegate and prioritize tasks
  • Problem solving and ability to find multiple solutions to issues
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience dealing directly with customers
  • Windows Office Suite
  • Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management
  • Experience in Project Scheduling
  • Experience authoring white papers and technical presentations a benefit

Preferred Skills

  • 5+ years' experience in project management and execution
  • 8+ years' experience in the acquisition and manipulation of a wide variety of common aerial and satellite imagery, elevation data, and vector data
  • 8+ years' experience in Photoshop, primarily in image clean up, and color correction
  • 8+ years' experience in ArcGIS
  • 8+ years' experience in creating moving and static 3D models, in software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya, or Creator
  • 5+ years' experience in database creation for multiple image generation systems, such as Aechelon, MetaVR, Vital, or Quantum3D
  • 5+ years' leading team development efforts
  • Workflow Management tools (i.e. ClearCase, ClearQuest, Perforce, Atlassian, RTC)
  • Modeling Tools (i.e. Terra Vista, Creator, Maya, 3D Studio Max)
  • Global Mapper
  • Erdas
  • FME
  • ArcGIS Toolset

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

  • Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.


Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Must be able to work in confined spaces for long periods.


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long periods
  • Must be able to work indoors, in a professional open-office environment for long periods

Other Duties

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


CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.


Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position TypeRegularEqual Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.

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As part of our process, we may use AIsupported tools to help review applications, with human decisionmaking at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.