Sr. Multimedia Designer

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Multimedia Designer position will have a demonstrated track record of successful visual innovation across a diverse customer base. This should include user experience design for customers who cannot focus exclusively on a single task, ideally those from military, medical, or other similar resource-challenged environments. The candidate should be able to show concrete examples of the successful application of creative thinking and utilization of advanced design skills to solve complex challenges.

AV's Titan system is organically developed, with all software and hardware components created in-house. The Sr. Multimedia Designer will incorporate a deep understanding of product capabilities and customer psychology, specifically requirements of end users in Titan's unique market space with a reputation for customer-centric design. Key to success in this role is interactively communicating concepts and prototypes to leadership, developers, and our customer-facing business development (BD) team.

Primary responsibilities:

• Understanding product capabilities and customer psychology, specifically characteristics and requirements of military end users in Titan’s evolving customer base
• Present design ideas and incorporate feedback from stakeholders
• Direct management of print media vendors; requirements, relationships, and QA
• Consider human-computer interaction (HCI) elements for resource-challenged customers
• Develop wireframes and prototypes around customer-driven needs
• Find creative methods to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability, situational awareness)
• Produce conceptual mock-ups as needed; conduct usability testing and actively gather feedback
• Ensure consistency and quality for all deliverable materials, incorporating best practices for asset modularity, storage, and re-use
• Define the correct interaction model and evaluate success
• Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a multimedia designer or similar creative role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design, motion, and/or video work
• Proficiency in design and multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and motion principles

• The candidate should be prepared to provide concrete examples of past work spanning at least 3 years of active, successful development
• Must be a US Citizen with appropriate documentation

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior security clearance is a plus, though not required
• Experience with UI/UX or web design
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS or interactive media tools
• Experience creating content for social media or digital marketing campaigns
• Illustration or 3D design skills

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$93,371 - $132,300

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holida