Multimedia Specialist

Exponent; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multimedia Specialist in Visual Communication. You'll collaborate with engineers and scientists to create stunning animations and visualizations that communicate complex concepts effectively. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, utilizing cutting-edge tools like Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Adobe Creative Suite. With a focus on technical accuracy and creativity, you'll help present compelling narratives to clients and jurors alike. If you're passionate about visual storytelling and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in forensic/scientific/engineering visualization.
• Expertise in Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Vray rendering.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Create animations, graphics, and visualizations for complex scenarios.
• Manage visualization projects, proposals, and final deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers on technical analyses and presentations.

Skills

3D Modeling

Animation

Lighting

Texturing

Rendering

Technical Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Creative Thinking

Education

B.S./B.A. in Animation

B.S./B.A. in CAD

B.S./B.A. in Digital Video Production

Tools

Autodesk 3D Studio Max

Vray

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Multimedia Specialist

ID

2024-1618

Location

US-CA-Irvine

Practice

Visual Communication

Position Type

Full-time

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

1,100+ Team members
• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

Exponent is currently seeking an energetic and talented Multimedia Specialist for our Visual Communication Group in our Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Chicago, IL; or Farmington Hills, MI office. In this role, you will work as part of a talented team that works directly with engineers and scientists on many exciting and fast-paced projects creating animations, graphics, visualizations and interactive presentations. This work will clearly communicate and demonstrate complex real-world scenarios, accident reconstruction, failure analysis and engineering concepts. These data-driven workflows and visualizations will be utilized to assist with analysis and event reconstruction as well being an effective communication tool, presented to clients, industry experts and jurors in trial.

You will be responsible for

• 3D modeling, animation, lighting, texturing, and rendering with an emphasis on technical/geometrical accuracy
• Managing visualization projects, including proposals, budgeting, communicating progress, collaboration, iterative process and final deliverables
• Leveraging versatile skills and tools to directly assist/collaborate with engineers and scientists on technical analyses
• Conceptualizing visualization projects with engineers and scientists while contributing creative expertise and aiming for the most effective communication solution/work product
• Working with data such as laser scans, CAD, and motion simulation
• Compositing/editing project assets into final deliverable
• Production of graphics and presentations that effectively convey complicated concepts and scenarios

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Animation, CAD, andDigital Video Production-related fields
• 3-5 Years of experience in forensic/scientific/engineering visualization
• Expertise in Autodesk 3D Studio Max
• Extensive Experience in Vrayrendering
• Extensive Experience in 3D Studio Max's Biped animation tools
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience working with laser scan data
• Proactive and effective verbal and written communicationskills
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities
• Creative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player who demonstrates leadership potential and can effectively interact with technical and non-technical people
• Self-motivated learner
• Interest in science and engineering concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Prior experience with accident reconstruction, photogrammetry (Photomodeler), camera matching, and video analysis a plus
• Knowledge of creating interactive 3D scenes using real-time engines a plus (Unity, Unreal, Simlab, etc.)

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

Compensation

Our employees are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. Total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

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