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Summary

The Motion Graphics & Video Production Manager, Sr. is a hands-on, hybrid player-coach who is capable of executing complex video content while mentoring designers, enforcing brand standards, and executing multiple projects with operational precision. The role requires a confident communicator who can interface with cross-functional stakeholders, champion video quality, and ensure consistency at scale.

This individual must also possess a keen ability to connect visually and strategically with AV’s customers—understanding their operational environments, mission priorities, and how to reflect those insights through video. This role requires a highly skilled individual with a deep understanding of motion design, animation techniques, and video production. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of design principles.

Position Responsibilities

• Define and champion the overall visual style and brand aesthetic for all motion graphics and video projects to align with the company's brand and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, social, and communications departments to ensure unified messaging, campaign consistency, and platform-appropriate creative execution.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all video shoots, ensuring all aspects of production from pre-production to post-production are executed smoothly.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including negotiating contracts, overseeing the quality of their work, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee vendor timelines, resourcing, and budgeting, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Standardize workflows and asset management protocols to streamline content production pipeline.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all visual content.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the team's capabilities and output.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree required (Graphic Design, Animation, Film Production /related field) etc. or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in motion design and video production.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in motion graphics, animation, and video production.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and other relevant tools.
• Experience with 3D animation and visual effects is preferred.
• Excellent storytelling abilities with a strong visual and creative sense.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of video shoots, including lighting, cinematography, and sound, as well as experience in directing talent and crew.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel up to 30% to oversee video shoots, attend meetings, and collaborate with external partners as needed.
• Ability to work in an office or remote environment (Constant)
• Required to sit, stand, stoop, reach, bend, and lift (up to 50 lbs.), etc. (Frequent)
• Ability to discern differences between colors, shades, and brightness is critical for balancing shots and editing footage. (Frequent)

Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance:

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
• May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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