Multimedia Specialist
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.
Key statistics: 1,100+ team members, 950+ consultants, 640+ Ph.D.s, 90+ disciplines, 30+ offices globally.
About the Role
Exponent is seeking a Multimedia Specialist for the Visual Communication Group, based in Los Angeles, CA; Menlo Park, CA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Natick, MA; Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; or any other U.S. office. You will work as part of a talented team that collaborates directly with engineers and scientists on fast-paced projects creating animations, graphics, visualizations, and interactive presentations. These data-driven workflows and visualizations communicate complex real-world scenarios, accident reconstruction, failure analysis, and engineering concepts — used for analysis, event reconstruction, and as communication tools for clients, industry experts, and jurors in trial.
Responsibilities
- 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 deliverables
- Production of graphics and presentations that effectively convey complicated concepts and scenarios
Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. in Animation, CAD, and Digital Video Production-related fields
- 3–5 years of experience in forensic/scientific/engineering visualization
- Expertise in Autodesk 3D Studio Max
- Extensive experience in V-Ray rendering
- 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 communication skills
- 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 with 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.)
Compensation
Base salary range: $125,000 – $135,000 per year, dependent on experience and capabilities assessed during the interview process. Total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
Benefits
Benefits information is available on the Life@Exponent page.
Work Environment
At Exponent, in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. Offices offer a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.
Locations
U.S. offices include: Natick, MA; Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; Houston, TX.