Leidos is seeking a Senior Lead Graphics Artist in Orlando, FL to spearhead the visual development of high-fidelity virtual environments and digital twins for a mission-critical Tactical Operator Maintainer Trainer.In this role, you will lead a team of artists to create immersive virtual worlds where soldiers learn to operate complex hardware and troubleshoot system failures. You will be both a visionary leader and a hands-on contributor, ensuring that every 3D model and interactive environment meets the rigorous technical and instructional standards of the defense industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a team of graphic artists, overseeing production timelines, asset quality, and professional growth.
• Design and develop high-fidelity 3D models and environments for virtual training systems using 3D Studio Max, Maya, Creator, Blender and others.
• Utilize Substance Painter to create PBR-compliant (Physically Based Rendering) textures that ensure realistic visual feedback for maintenance tasks.
• Have knowledge in the creating process for joints/bones, skinning, and control setups for virtual training systems.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical and Logistics engineers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), to support visualization of complex technical manuals tasks in an intuitive, 3D view.
• Implement and optimize assets within the Unity, Unreal and other gaming engines and Image Generators, ensuring smooth performance across various hardware configurations.
• Develop visual representations of system failures, enabling soldiers to identify and resolve technical issues within a virtual environment.
• Bridge the gap between art and engineering by utilizing basic programming languages (C+, Python, etc) to script interactive elements and animations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Game Design, or a related field with 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree in in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Game Design, or a related field with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizenship; Active DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience in graphic design or 3D artistry, with significant experience in defense simulation or AAA gaming.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D Studio Max, Maya, Substance Painter, and Creator.
• Advanced knowledge of Unity (or similar gaming engines) for real-time simulation development.
• Familiarity with basic programming/scripting to facilitate engine-level interaction.
• Understanding of DoD branding, instructional design models like ADDIE or SAM, and formatting for classified environments.
• Clear understanding of CAD generated models in multiple different programs such as CREO and Solid Works.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Prior experience developing Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) or virtual maintenance trainers.
• Strong portfolio showcasing hard-surface modeling and complex virtual environments.

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Original Posting:

March 12, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.