Position Title: Multimedia Producer & Motion Designer
Location: Hybrid to our London, UK office
Clearance Requirement: Standard SE clearance
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions, applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex, mission-critical problems.
We are looking for a visionary Multimedia Producer & Motion Designer to join our CRIIeative Team. In this role, you won't just "edit video", you will own the visual narrative of our technology. You will translate complex defense software and hardware capabilities into compelling 2D/3D animations and cinematic product demos that resonate with customers and stakeholders alike.
You are a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, moving seamlessly from high-level storyboarding to technical 3D rendering and final post-production.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Produce video content, to include custom 2D and 3D animation for internal and external purposes
- Translate Complexity, collaborate with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to transform complex defense concepts into digestible, high-impact explainers and software demos.
- Execute video projects in a dynamic environment and manage all aspects of the production process. Help to develop video concepts, create storyboards, mockups, aand execute final production and animation, to include voiceover, music, and accessibility requirements (captions)
- Create software product demos/explainers to market company capabilities to prospective customers and others across various platforms like customer briefings, social media, websites, and internal communications
- Produce and edit content, building a library of amazing product and services videos
- Brand Stewardship: Collaborate with CRIIeative Team in order to develop materials that are consistent within established brand guidelines. Request design assets as needed from Designers and collaborate with them on desired vision
- Own the end-to-end process for developing and delivering video and photography content for all marketing campaigns and projects
- Proactively research and integrate emerging AI-driven tools and generative technologies into the production process to automate routine tasks, optimize rendering times, and accelerate the delivery of high-stakes projects
Manage and oversee all technical aspects of video recording and editing
- Independently create and execute video work w/out supervision
- Pre- and post- production quality checks for video deliverables
Oversee all video vendor and asset management
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including production houses, software & equipment, stock assets and library, and distribution & delivery systems
Implement, apply, and enforce formatting and style templates
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Implement and standardize video templates, to include branded elements, formatting, and styles to establish a sense of consistency across video assets
Generate fresh concepts
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Ideation, help the CRIIeative Team generate unique, engaging materials
Photography & Cinematography
- Capture professional photography in categories such as portraiture, product hardware, events and exercises as needed
- Film B-roll and live-action footage of hardware or software users as needed
Other responsibilities
- Support headshot or event photography needs as requested, to include editing and distribution of photos
- Assist other CRIIeative Team members as needed
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- 5+ years of experience as video specialist or similar role
- Experience on a creative team in an agency or marketing department
- Experience in using video, audio, and editing equipment: PC or Apple platforms.
- Proven work experience as a video producer/editor
- Ability to explain the choices that resulted in your finished work
- Technical Mastery
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Hands-on experience with 3D design and animation software (e.g., Blender, etc.)
- Working experience with Google Suite: Drive, Docs, Slides
- Aesthetic skills
- A keen eye for visual details
- Excellent understanding of design fundamentals, color theory
- Experience with image manipulation
- Awareness of video production and 2D / 3D design trends
- Soft skills: Communicate promptly and effectively with multiple, diverse business units, both locally (i.e., in person) and remotely (e.g., via Slack, Google Meet)
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Curious learner; researcher
- Strong sense of time management
EVEN BETTER
- Industry Knowledge
- Previous experience in the defense, aerospace, or technology sectors
At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
