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About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like
Ready to unleash your creativity with Sandia's Creative Services team? Bring your animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling skills to life by shaping cutting-edge multimedia projects that push the boundaries of innovation and transform the way we communicate! Join us as a Motion Graphics Artist - Video Producer & Director today.
The ideal candidate will craft captivating 2D and 3D animations and motion graphics that bring Sandia's stories to life across internal and external communications, research initiatives, digital displays, and corporate branding. They'll lead projects from concept to completion, delivering visually impactful solutions through creative expertise, proactive collaboration, and outstanding customer service.
We're looking for someone fluent in the latest animation tools and techniques, eager to embrace new technologies, and committed to continuous learning and innovation.
On any given day, you may be called upon to:

• Dream big, and push boundaries
• Collaborate and consult with staff and managers to determine requirements and advise and influence decision makers on best methods of communication.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment or software that best meets the needs of clients or Creative Services.
• Perform and oversee aspects of animation or motion graphics design, including conceptualization, subject-matter research, and execution.
• Establish and manage budgets associated with projects, including determining the most practical and cost-efficient approach, schedule, and level of quality required to accomplish communication objectives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, all while performing with attention to detail.
• Maintain professional, effective, and direct communication skills with customers, coworkers, and levels of management.
• Create high-quality animation/motion graphic templates and assets for use by members of the design and video teams.
• Design necessary elements that tell stories and communicate messages effectively in a deadline sensitive environment.
• Team with specialists and consult with all levels of staff and management to create, modify, and track work products.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range
$87,400 - $168,800
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require

• A Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Media Arts, Animation and Visual Effects, Film/TV, or a relevant field, plus five (5) years related experience; Or equivalent experience and/or achievements that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Experience with the following:
  • Partnering with technical partners for design implementation.
  • After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and/or Blender.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Level security clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

• A proven pedigree in visual storytelling; the ability to demonstrate a deep understating of animation, motion graphics, and modern production trends
• Experience with brand design and typographic principles
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, and various 3D software
• Knowledge of marketing fundamentals and use them to design dynamic, creative solutions
• The ability to translate technical concepts and material into compelling and persuasive communications products
• Tech-savvy; the ability to work in multiple file formats and integrate/output required metadata and media
• Experience with project management, including determining the most practical and cost-efficient approach, schedule, and level of quality required to accomplish communications
• Excellent teaming, interpersonal, and communication skills; the demonstrated ability to team well with creative directors, video producers, other designers, writers, and outside partners

About Our Team
Creative Services is Sandia National Labs¿ vibrant in-house agency, the creative engine driving visual communications across the Laboratory. We transform complex ideas into compelling stories through expert design, animation, video, immersive multimedia experiences, and more. From dynamic events and digital displays to publications and exhibits, our work not only supports Sandia's mission but helps shape and evolve the Laboratory's culture of innovation and collaboration.
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.