AVs 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 Titans unique spanet 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 spaneting campaigns
• Illustration or 3D design skills

Clearance Level

 

The salary range for this role is:

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 holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.  Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required