ICON Clinical Research Hiring for 3D Generalist Job at Ireland , Ireland Full Time

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

FIRECREST is part of the ICON plc Group and produces highly visual and engaging products for the Clinical Trial Industry. FIRECREST products help improve Site performance by delivering innovative and effective training to sites while complying with Industry Standards. As an organisation responsible for the development of clinical training for medical staff, the 3D Graphics role is critical to the delivery of accurate and high quality training products to our clients.

The Role:

The 3D Generalist should be a creative and highly motivated professional who is capable of producing world-class graphics and animations for customised training products. The individual should be highly proficient in the latest industry standard design applications and be able to undertake and complete project work within specified deadlines. The Graphic Designer should be capable of working on their own initiative as well as part of a cross-functional team.

The 3D Generalist role is team orientated. In addition to working as members of cross-functional production teams, graphic designers also operate as part of the wider graphics team, contributing ideas, and taking a proactive role in the continuing development of FIRECREST’s design solution.

Responsibilities:

• Gain familiarity with all aspects of the 3D Animation role, and other platforms relevant to the job.
• Work with our Pharmacologist team to gain an understanding of any complex content within project scripts.
• Work in collaboration with the Pharmacologist team to create storyboards that clearly and effectively explain the content both in a clear and visually precise manner.
• Develop and contribute 3D Animation and 3D graphics content for other Firecrest products and complete these to a high standard and finish.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Firecrest approach to creating 3D models/animations.
• Mentor and help train new members of the team, where required. *
• Help foster a culture of creativeness and ingenuity. *
• Travel (approximately 3-5%) domestic and/or international.
• To undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON’s values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Develop graphics for other FIRECREST products and complete any additional tasks to a high standard.
• Contribute to ongoing product development in FIRECREST, with particular focus on the approach to graphics/animations.
• Mentor and help train new members of the team, where required.

Requirements:

• Long-Term experience in the Animation and/or Medical visualization Industry a must
• Candidate should be able to provide a good portfolio/showreel
• Have in-depth expert knowledge of 3DSMAX, Adobe After Effects, Zbrush
• Excellent Animation, 3D Modelling, illustration skills and with an exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to assume individual responsibility for own deliverables
• Demonstrate ability to work to very tight deadlines, in a fast paced environment
• Experience in Motion Graphics and Design and Python and Unity would be an advantage
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to function within a team environment
• Self – motivated with an ability work alone

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career – both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.