Multimedia Designer / Principal Multimedia Designer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Multimedia Designer to develop comprehensive training and learning materials for a DoD Army Air Defense System. You will create varied formats including instructor‑led, microlearning, and online courses, and craft user manuals and fault resolution guides.

The role requires experience with digital instructional design software, strong writing skills, and U.S. citizenship with DoD clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in ISD/Instructional Tech or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience designing and developing learning materials for technical audiences.
• Experience with digital instructional design software and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training and user products across modalities (textual, interactive, video).
• Create instructor-led sessions, microlearning modules, and e-learning courses.
• Write and edit technical documents to communicate clear instructions.
• Analyze knowledge gaps and tailor learning solutions for target audiences.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and DoD program teams.

Skills

Instructional design

Multimedia design

Digital learning

Storyline

Articulate

Adobe Captivate

2D/3D design

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Design / Instructional Technology / related field

Tools

Storyline

Articulate

Adobe Captivate

Creative Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Multimedia Designer to join our diverse team, working on the Mobile Command and Control portfolio of programs in Redondo Beach, CA. The selected candidate will design and develop multimedia learning solutions for an Army Air Defense System that includes defense against manned aircraft; rockets, artillery, and mortars; unmanned aerial systems (UAS); and cruise missile defense.This requisition may be filled at the Multimedia Designer or Principal Multimedia Designer level:Multimedia Designer - Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or related discipline (and 2 years of relevant experience; or 0 Years with Masters) or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree may be consideredPrincipal Multimedia Designer - Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or related discipline (and 5 years of relevant experience); or 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD) or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree may be consideredEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Design and develop training and user products for multiple modalities, including Textual/Document-based, interactive/Digital, visual, online, multi-modal/video, in-person, hybrid, as well as synchronous and asynchronous formatsDevelop a comprehensive suite of training and user materials—including instructor-led sessions, microlearning modules, interactive online courses, and on-the-job qualification/certification programs, user manuals, fault resolution guides and processes—with minimal supervisionDesign, develop, write and edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, training materials to communicate clear and effective instructions to a wide range of audiences to include military personnel.Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in analyzing and evaluating knowledge and skill gaps to identify training and operator requirements and develop appropriate learning or instructional solutionsBasic Qualifications:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsSkilled in writing training and maintenance related procedures (e.g. Descriptive/ Fault Isolation/ Fault Reporting/ Operational/ Procedural & Non-ProceduralExperience designing and developing learning and user materials for technical disciplinesExperience developing technology-based learning productsExperience with digital instructional design software (e.g., Storyline, Articulate, Adobe Captivate/Creative Suite)Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principlesU.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Level clearanceAbility to travel 10% of the timeFollowing are good to have, but are not required:Experience with digital design utilizing current SCORM standards, technical and creative writing; developing technical training deliverablesExperience working in ADDIE and other training development models for technical disciplinesKnowledge of human performance processes to breakdown knowledge and skill gaps to identify appropriate learning solutionsMultimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation, etc.)Experience executing and delivering training system products on large DoD military programCurrent Secret ClearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.