Multimedia Specialist

Overview

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.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. We help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning.

Exponent is currently seeking an energetic and talented Multimedia Specialist for our Visual Communication Group in our offices 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. In this role, you will work as part of a team that collaborates with engineers and scientists on fast-paced projects creating animations, graphics, visualizations and interactive presentations. This work communicates complex real-world scenarios, accident reconstruction, failure analysis and engineering concepts and will be used for analysis, event reconstruction, and client, industry expert, and juror-facing communications.

• 3D modeling, animation, lighting, texturing, and rendering with an emphasis on technical/geometrical accuracy
• Managing visualization projects, including proposals, budgeting, communicating progress, collaboration, iterative processes, and final deliverables
• Leveraging versatile skills to assist and collaborate with engineers and scientists on technical analyses
• Conceptualizing visualization projects with engineers and scientists while contributing creative expertise for effective communication
• Working with data such as laser scans, CAD, and motion simulation
• Compositing/editing project assets into final deliverables
• Producing graphics and presentations that convey complicated concepts and scenarios

• 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
• Experience with 3D Studio Max's Biped animation tools
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Experience working with laser scan data
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities
• Creative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with leadership potential and ability to interact with technical and non-technical people
• Self-motivated learner
• Interest in science and engineering concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, 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, Sim Lab, etc.)

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, access information about life at Exponent and our impact. Exponent is committed to offering programs and resources to support health and well-being and provides compensation and recognition programs that empower staff to do meaningful work.

Exponent supports an in-person, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary work environment with a focus on development, inclusion, and belonging.

Exponent offers a total compensation plan aligned with the quality and quantity of work performed, including base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 – $135,000, dependent on experience and capabilities, assessed during the interview process.

US-CA-Irvine; US-CA-Los Angeles; US-CA-Irvine; US-AZ-Phoenix; US-CA-Menlo Park; US-NY-New York; US-GA-Atlanta; US-MA-Natick; US-FL-Tampa; US-TX-Houston