Job Description

Motion Graphics & Video Production Manager, Sr.

The Motion Graphics & Video Production Manager, Sr. is a hands-on, hybrid player-coach who is capable of executing complex video content while mentoring designers, enforcing brand standards, and executing multiple projects with operational precision. The role requires a confident communicator who can interface with cross-functional stakeholders, champion video quality, and ensure consistency at scale.

Position Details

Worker Type: Regular

Overview

The Motion Graphics & Video Production Manager, Sr. is a hands-on, hybrid player-coach who is capable of executing complex video content while mentoring designers, enforcing brand standards, and executing multiple projects with operational precision. The role requires a confident communicator who can interface with cross-functional stakeholders, champion video quality, and ensure consistency at scale. This individual must also possess a keen ability to connect visually and strategically with AVs customersunderstanding their operational environments, mission priorities, and how to reflect those insights through video. This role requires a highly skilled individual with a deep understanding of motion design, animation techniques, and video production. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of design principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the overall visual style and brand aesthetic for all motion graphics and video projects to align with the company's brand and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, social, and communications departments to ensure unified messaging, campaign consistency, and platform-appropriate creative execution.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all video shoots, ensuring all aspects of production from pre-production to post-production are executed smoothly.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including negotiating contracts, overseeing the quality of their work, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee vendor timelines, resourcing, and budgeting, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Standardize workflows and asset management protocols to streamline content production pipeline.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all visual content.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the team's capabilities and output.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelors degree required (Graphic Design, Animation, Film Production / related field) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in motion design and video production.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in motion graphics, animation, and video production.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software including Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and other relevant tools.
• Experience with 3D animation and visual effects is preferred.
• Excellent storytelling abilities with a strong visual and creative sense.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of video shoots, including lighting, cinematography, and sound, as well as experience in directing talent and crew.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel up to 30% to oversee video shoots, attend meetings, and collaborate with external partners as needed.
• Ability to work in an office or remote environment.
• Required to sit, stand, stoop, reach, bend, and lift (up to 50 lbs.), etc.
• Ability to discern differences between colors, shades, and brightness is critical for balancing shots and editing footage.

Environmental Conditions Critical To Performance

• Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
• May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.

Salary

The Salary Range For This Role Is $97,680 - $138,600.

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including location, role and responsibilities, candidate work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR and Compliance

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR, or be approved for an export license. A U.S. person is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown. For more information about benefits visit: We also encourage you to review our website at

EEO

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an EEO employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

About the Company

Based in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. We design, develop, produce, and support an advanced portfolio of UAS and missile systems for defense and space applications.

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