3D Animation Specialist

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Primary Function of Position

The 3D Animation Specialist will collaborate with the Clinical & Product Education and Instructional Design teams to create high-quality 3D assets and animations of mechanical systems/objects and medical visuals. These visual materials will be used across various platforms, including multimedia, web, video, presentations, interactive modules, and print. The primary focus of this work will be to support the clinical and technical education aspects of the da Vinci® Surgical System, Ion® Endoluminal System, and their associated components. To create these materials, the specialist will utilize software applications such as Maya, VRay, LightWave, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Essential Job Duties

• Take existing models, rig and animate them for Product training (some modeling will be required)
• Model and animate clinical anatomy and procedure animations
• Partner with Medical Illustration Lead, Graphic Designers, Instructional Designers, Education Managers, and Video Producers, to map assets to overall script and storyboard
• Manages all project management activities related to deliverables, ensuring on-time delivery
• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify and capture learning content
• Create high quality 3D animations and renders of instruments, systems, anatomy and surgical procedures
• Proactively communicates within the team
• Uses project management tools to:
  • Ensure milestones and sprints are clearly defined
  • Track progress and adjust plans
  • Collaborates with team members
• Maintain basic documentation and asset management, using project management software
• Setup workflow and recommend workflow improvements, streamline models and rendering times, collaborate with team to develop and advice project workflow optimization 

Required Skills and Experience

• 2-4 yrs. relevant professional experience 
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and its application in media
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with SMEs in a team environment
• Ability to self-manage multiple development projects and deadlines
• Familiarity with anatomy
• Software Proficiency:
  • Maya
  • VRay
  • Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop)
  • MS Office (Word, Power-Point, Excel)

Required Education and Training

• • College degree required
  • Education degree acceptable
  • Curriculum Development or Instructional Design/Technology degree acceptable

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Education background
• 2-4 yrs. experience in biotech or medical device organization preferred 
• Software Proficiency Preferred: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign), Audition, Encore, Edge, Unity engine familiarity/knowledge a plus
• Medical illustration degree or certificate
• Experience with project management software such as Asana, Monday, Smartsheet, Workfront

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.