GRAPHIC SPECIALIST I

Job Title

GRAPHIC SPECIALIST I

Location

Jacksonville, FL 32221 US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-Time

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About LSI

LSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals - people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers' expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 400 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.

Guiding Principles

ESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.
Take Ownership: Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.
Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.
Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.
Pride in Our Work: We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.
Customer Focus : Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.
Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.
One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.

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General Summary

The Graphic Specialist I develop LSI training products by creating two- and three-dimension graphics and animation from photographs, video, script and/or storyboards utilizing graphics software.

Essential Job Functions

• Translates provided storyboards to create two/three-dimensional computer graphics which artistically represent materials used in support of LSI training products.
• Creates materials for interactive technologies (computer-based training), interactive courseware, web-based training, and distance learning training. Utilizes both Company developed as well as commercial software products.
• Interacts with Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, Courseware Developers, as part of an LSI production team.
• Uses basic design skills and artistic creativity to implement two- or three-dimensional animation and images in support of LSI training products.
• Designs and develops drawings and schematics in support of LSI training objectives.
• Understands and adheres to art standards established for each project by coordinating color schemes for screen layout and design of elements.
• Assists in the development of various proposal efforts within the company.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess basic technical skills in utilizing interactive 2D or 3D graphics and animation software, including Autodesk 3D Studio Max/Maya, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including but not limited to i.e., Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and Animate CC.
• Knowledge building model assets in low/high poly environments for gaming engine development.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus one (1) year of professional experience preferred, or associate degree plus three (3) years of experience, or high school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.