Digital Media Specialist

MELE Associates • Albuquerque, NM

7h • Onsite

About The Position

MELE is seeking a Digital Media Specialist to join its Curriculum team and support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (NA-80), specifically the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) Standards and Training Program (NSTP). Working under the direction of a designated Project Manager, the specialist will manage concurrent assignments in animation, video production, photography, and digital content development, delivering high-quality products on schedule.

The role develops visual and multimedia products that communicate complex technical information clearly and accurately. It includes planning and producing animation and video, photography, editing, graphic design, interactive technical education curricula, and training materials. The specialist works with technical subject matter experts, instructional designers, federal staff, laboratory training experts, and program stakeholders, and independently manages assigned production work from concept through delivery. The position also involves maintaining production tools and systems, organizing and archiving digital assets, and keeping current with multimedia and digital storytelling trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Four years of specialized experience in curriculum graphic design, visual or new media curriculum design, interactive multimedia, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in 2D animation tools such as Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, or Adobe Animate.
• Strong proficiency in 3D software such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as Blender, Maya, or Cinema 4D.
• Advanced video editing skills using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
• Expertise in photography and photo editing, such as with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of visual arts, publication design, branding, marketing, promotional design, charts and graphs, HTML5, and CSS.
• Knowledge of web- and tablet-based curriculum design principles and industry-standard PC graphic design software.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and managing multiple projects in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong visual communication, storytelling, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to provide a professional portfolio or work samples demonstrating proficiency in animation, video production, and multimedia content development.
• Ability to independently manage production projects from concept through delivery.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, and manage a high volume of concurrent projects and work requests while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Film Production, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Two to five or more years of experience in animation, videography, photography, or multimedia production.
• Portfolio demonstrating 2D/3D animation, video production, graphic design, and photography.
• Active DOE Q or Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, storyboard, and script video and animation projects based on creative briefs and brand guidelines.
• Develop 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, technical visualizations, and visual effects.
• Capture professional video footage, including camera operation, lighting, and audio.
• Conduct studio and on-location product, lifestyle, and event photography.
• Edit video and audio, including color correction, sound design, motion graphics, and final mastering.
• Manage production workflows, digital assets, file organization, and final media delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to align deliverables with brand and NEST objectives.
• Design and revise interactive technical education curricula, course materials, and visual learning products.
• Develop visual concepts and create graphics, charts, illustrations, and multimedia content.
• Apply graphic design principles and practices to communicate complex information effectively.
• Participate in working groups with federal staff and laboratory training experts.
• Provide project status updates and manage requests to meet deadlines.
• Create technical visualizations, training materials, educational content, and program communications.
• Independently execute assigned production responsibilities.
• Work with technical subject matter experts, instructional designers, and program stakeholders to translate complex technical information into clear, accurate, and engaging visual products.
• Distribute and archive completed training and media products.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, software, and workstations.
• Stay current with industry trends in animation, multimedia production, and digital storytelling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision care.
• Low-cost family health care.
• Federal holidays and three weeks’ vacation.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Cross-training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level