Northrop Grumman is seeking a creative technical animator with a deep expertise in photorealistic animation using Houdini 20.5+, who specializes in presenting complex concepts in visually compelling, understandable, and informative ways to join our communications team here at Space Park as an "on call" contractor through Magnit Global. The role will report directly to The Creative Services Manager of Animation & Graphic Design for the SSSD Communications organization. This position will be located on-site at our Redondo Beach, CA campus.

Northrop Grumman is a Tier 1 Aerospace & Defense contractor that provides solutions to many of the hardest problems that the Nation faces. In addition to that, we are central players in scientific human discovery such as astronomy & space exploration.
The Strategic & Business Development Communications team, within which this role will function, provides visual communication & storytelling services that help advance & protect the Northrop Grumman Space Sector’s programs of record, while helping grow our market share.
S&BD Comms works directly with NG Executives, Program managers, Engineers, and Business Development to create powerful communications tools that help shape the attitudes of the audiences the company needs to reach.

Qualifications
• Strong Houdini animation production skills.
• Experience with node-based compositing software, Nuke is preferred.
• Practical knowledge and experience with a professional animation pipeline
• Experience utilizing basic business and creative software (e.g., Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite).
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deliverables.
• Portfolio of work showcasing the applicant’s breadth of animation, compositing & data visualization capabilities.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please reference the job title "Media Production Analyst" and contact:

Salig Chada
Salig.chada@asdglobal.com

Rylee Perkins (she/her)
Client Services Consultant
(313) 528-2915
rylee.perkins@magnitglobal.com
magnitglobal.com