Graphic Animator & Designer

Graphic Animator & Designer

KBR's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, KBR prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Part-Time Graphics Animator. This position supports tasking at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, located in Patuxent River, MD. The selected candidate will provide graphic animation and design to training materials for both MQ-4 Triton flight operators and maintainers. This position offers the opportunity to influence cutting-edge EW capabilities that directly support the warfighter and advance the Navy and Marine Corps' unmanned aviation mission. If you have a passion for graphic animation, design, and artistry and creating cutting-edge training curriculum while supporting advanced unmanned aviation programs, this is the perfect opportunity to apply your expertise and contribute to this mission-critical projects. Our ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to deliver innovative graphic animation and design training material to Naval Aviation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include creating graphic animations and illustrations for use in technical manuals, courseware, multimedia, and publications in close collaboration with technical writers, engineers, and subject matter experts.
• Operates computer hardware and software to prepare, revise, print, and store text, illustrations, graphs, charts, etc.
• Renders concept art and technical illustrations from models, sketches, memory, written or verbal instructions, and imagination. Selects type, places lettering, lays out material, or performs related duties.
• Determines style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired effects and conforms to reproduction requirements or follows specific instructions regarding these variables.
• Be able to convert source files (.AI, .PDF, .PNG, etc.) to a CGM format output.
• Must have the ability to research, review, and understand technical information and develop procedural information for technical documentation. Must have high mechanical comprehension skills related to technical drawings and animations. Must have the ability to translate written requests to visual illustrations and animation through an iterative process, collaboration, relying on end user requirements, engineering data, and subject matter expert input.
• Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Years of Experience: BS/BA & 2 years of experience OR AA/AS & 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or GED & 10 years of experience. Additional experience accepted in lieu of formal education.

Technical Skills/Software: Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator experience. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, 3DS Max, or equivalent experience; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and animation.

Clearance & Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen. Active Secret clearance with the ability to maintain and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with military technical documents, delivery, and integrated logistics support (ARs, MIL STDs and MIL-PRFs, IETMs, TPDRs, DIDs, etc.) is recommended. Naval aviation maintenance experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint.
• Familiarity with XML integrated graphics (hotspots, etc.)
• Experience with ASD S1000D process Data Modules.
• SDI Editor, VizEx Editor, IsoDraw, SolidWorks and/or Catia experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development procedures using S1000D, and DoD MIL-STDs; Document Type Definitions, and style sheets used to develop product deliverables for all classes of IETMs is a plus.
• Experience with the EAGLE Publishing System, the NAVAIR Enterprise Common Source Data Base (highly desirable) or equivalent capability.

Position may offer a flexible remote workplace setting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 hours/week

Basic Compensation: $62,000-$93,000 (based on a full-time 40-hour week). The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.