Summary 

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Multimedia Specialist - Animations.  The Multimedia Specialist designs and develops audiovisual, multimedia and graphics projects supporting training projects within the program offices.  This position requires the incumbent to work closely with program offices, subject matter experts, multimedia specialists, programmers and instructional designers to design and develop student materials and instructional content that ensure Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards are met.  The position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.

Essential Functions 

• Leads or assists in technical projects including local area network connectivity, Audio/Visual equipment management, visual displays and still and video shooting and editing. This may include simulator operations support;
• Provides oversight and project management;
• Supports various program office conference rooms and classroom multimedia equipment;
• Provides video and still camera support for various program offices;
• Provides video and still editing and support for various program offices;
• Researches and collects supporting multimedia materials needed for training development and other program office projects;
• Assists in connection of networked systems to include multiuser training simulators;
• Acts as simulator operator or simulator participant;
• Supports programs in the layout of artwork, displays, presentations, logos, brochures, posters, signs and various other informational material;
• Supports programs in the development of digital displays and presentations in any required mode;
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new technologies in the graphic art field, video recording, still photo enhancement and audio recordings;
• Maintains and manages document control of all current and revised digital multimedia materials;
• Assembles and operates audiovisual presentation equipment such as digital cameras and LCD projectors;
• Creates audio masters and sound tracks for presentations, DVDs/CD-ROMS and video clips;
• Takes digital photos at course locations, re-touching and formatting photographic images in digital formats for electronic documents for inclusion into course curriculum;
• Sets up and accomplishes DVD/CD disk productions;
• Edits video/audio for class presentation;
• Advises on program office acquisition of new multimedia equipment and materials;
• Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices in multimedia and graphics methodology;
• Occasional local travel may be required;
• May work independently on large (100+ hours) projects with little guidance and/or oversee the collaborative work of other specialists;

Supervisory Responsibility 

None required for this position. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. 
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. 
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds. 
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours maybe required as needed.  

Travel 

Occasional local travel may be required. 

Experience 

• Seven plus (7+) years of demonstrated skilled work in computer graphics, multimedia, animation, videography, or related field.
• Five (5) year of relevant work experience preferably in a training environment. 
• Two plus (2+) years of hands-on experience utulizing Blender software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, motion graphics, and visual content creation. 

Education  

Bachelor's degree in computer graphics, multimedia, animation, videograpy, or a related subject preferred. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Demonstrated proficiency in Blender, including modeling, texturizing, rigging, lighting, rendering, and compositing workflows;
• Knowledgeable in the use of digital graphics and image editing software, and desktop publishing programs;
• Intermediate knowledge of digital videography including editing and video camera operation;
• Intermediate knowledge of a variety of methods, techniques and materials used in the design;, production and reproduction of visual products;
• Basic understanding of computer gaming systems;
• Intermediate computer software and hardware skills including networks;
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must be proficient in digital photography and video recording;
• Must be proficient in Windows Professional Operating Systems and/or IOS, particularly, Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Security Clearance 

Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $87,000 to $91,000 per year negotiable depending upon education and experience. We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits.

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