Multimedia Designer / Principal Multimedia Designer (AHT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Multimedia Designer to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA, delivering training materials for an Army Air Defense System across multiple modalities.

The role includes designing instructor-led sessions, microlearning modules, and e-learning courses, with emphasis on clear technical communication and user-focused materials. Applicants should have a relevant degree or extensive experience and be ready to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience designing and developing learning and user materials for technical disciplines.
• Experience developing technology-based learning products.
• Experience with digital instructional design software (e.g., Storyline, Articulate, Adobe Captivate).
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Level clearance.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop multimedia learning solutions across modalities (textual, interactive, visual, online, in-person, hybrid).
• Create instructor-led sessions, microlearning modules, online courses, and manuals.
• Write and edit technical documents to communicate clear instructions for diverse audiences.
• Analyze knowledge gaps and develop appropriate learning solutions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical writing

Instructional design

Adult learning

Learning development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Storyline

Articulate

Adobe Captivate/Creative Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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 considered
• Principal 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 considered

Essential 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 formats
• Develop 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 supervision
• Design, 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 solutions

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in writing training and maintenance related procedures (e.g. Descriptive/ Fault Isolation/ Fault Reporting/ Operational/ Procedural & Non-Procedural
• Experience designing and developing learning and user materials for technical disciplines
• Experience developing technology-based learning products
• Experience with digital instructional design software (e.g., Storyline, Articulate, Adobe Captivate/Creative Suite)
• Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principles
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Level clearance
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Following Are Good To Have, But Are Not Required

• Experience with digital design utilizing current SCORM standards, technical and creative writing; developing technical training deliverables
• Experience working in ADDIE and other training development models for technical disciplines
• Knowledge of human performance processes to breakdown knowledge and skill gaps to identify appropriate learning solutions
• Multimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation, etc.)
• Experience executing and delivering training system products on large DoD military program
• Current Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

The 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.