Multimedia Artist And Animator

Description:

Koniag Management Solutions (KMS) is looking for a highly qualified Multimedia Artist and Animator to support our government customer located in Fort Eustis, VA. This opportunity offers the chance to work with some of the best and brightest minds in the Department of Defense (DoD) and US Industry to develop and implement Training and Education (T&E) products and support services for the Department of the Army and its Army Virtual Learning Environment (AVLE) 2.0.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
AVLE 2.0 is a revolutionary concept that will shift the way the Army develops and delivers training and education products to the total force. AVLE 2.0 leverages new learning using technologies in courseware design and delivery to enable the execution of rigorous, relevant, and tailorable learning content at the point of need. The AVLE 2.0 provides a total Army capability that will enable a dynamic learning environment to support the Active, Reserve and Army Civilian professional workforce with products developed at the newly defined interactivity levels of 0 through 4. AVLE 2.0 provides the Army with the ability to achieve a more effective and efficient T&E environment that will establish the conditions that are vital for the preparation of mission-ready Soldiers, leaders, civilians, and organizations. AVLE 2.0 provides T&E, which can be delivered anytime and anywhere, with or without an instructor, to new and varied delivery platforms. The successful candidate will provide the following:

• Create visually engaging and interactive multimedia assets for the AVLE 2.0
• Developing 2D and 3D models, animations, and graphics for digital Learning Content Objects (LCOs), serious games, simulations, videos, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences
• Collaborating with instructional designers, subject matter experts, and software developers to understand project requirements and translate them into visually compelling multimedia content.
• Apply Section 508 accessibility guidelines and standards to ensure multimedia assets are compliant and accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• Utilize industry-standard software and tools, such as graphic design software, 3D modeling software, and animation software, to create high-quality multimedia assets.
• Incorporate immersive multimedia and computer-simulated virtual or augmented reality elements into AVLE 2.0 content.
• Design and develop user interfaces and interactive elements within multimedia assets to enhance learner engagement and interactivity.
• Optimize multimedia assets for various delivery platforms, such as desktop computers, mobile devices, and virtual reality (VR) headsets.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure that multimedia assets are seamlessly integrated into the AVLE 2.0 platform.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and testing to ensure the functionality, performance, and visual integrity of multimedia assets.
• Maintain accurate documentation of design processes, specifications, and version control for multimedia assets.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• B.A/B.F. A/B. S of Graphic Arts or Graphic Design
• Minimum of five (5) years of paid experience with and understanding of Section 508
• Minimum of five (5) years of paid experience developing IMI and 3D models for digital LCOs, serious games, simulations, videos, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)
• Experience with Level 4 IMI - immersive multimedia or computer-simulated virtual or augmented reality, in which the learner engages in a real-life scenario responding to sensory cues.
• Knowledge of the US Army, TRADOC or The Army Distributed Learning Program (TADLP) is a plus.