Forensic Animator (Onsite Position in Denver, Colorado)

The Company

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.

The Team and Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Forensic Animator to join our Accident Reconstruction team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join a growing Accident Reconstruction team.

The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of accident reconstruction but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

Job Responsibilities

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

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

Experience with Biped animation (MotionBuilder or similar)

A willingness to travel

An interest in testifying, or previous testimony experience

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

Ability to travel as needed, depending on project assignments

Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to drive to site locations

Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site

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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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 and include Applicant Accommodation within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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Department

Science & Technology : Accident Reconstruction

Employment Type

Full Time