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Instructional Design Multimedia Specialist (R4810)

Dallas, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Shield AI is seeking a design-driven Instructional Design & Multimedia Specialist to support both our Curriculum and Technical Publications teams. In this role, you will help design and develop engaging, high-impact training experiences for both internal and external audiences, combining video, visual storytelling, and digital learning design.

You will own the creation of high-quality visual and video assets used across LMS-based and in-person learning experiences, translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and user-friendly content for a diverse range of learners. You will also play a key role in elevating the visual and experiential quality of our training ecosystem through multimedia production, photography, and continuous improvement of learning platforms.

This is a high-impact role for a creative who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing, mission-focused environment and takes initiative in shaping how users learn and interact with advanced autonomous systems.

What you'll do:

  • Design and develop engaging video-based and multimedia training content for internal and external audiences
  • Translate complex technical systems and concepts into intuitive, visually compelling learning experiences
  • Own the design, structure, and user experience of LMS-based training environments
  • Partner with Curriculum and Technical Publications teams to support training, documentation, and content delivery
  • Capture and produce high-quality photography and visual assets to support training and documentation
  • Ensure consistency, usability, and quality across all digital learning content and platforms
  • Continuously improve and evolve training materials to reflect rapidly changing systems and technologies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, SMEs, and content teams to ensure technical accuracy and clarity
  • Identify gaps and proactively drive improvements as a self-starter

Required qualifications:

  • Experience in instructional design, multimedia production, or a related field
  • Strong video production, editing, and visual storytelling skills
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, user-focused content
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred but not required
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
  • Self-starter with an ambitious, proactive mindset
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with CAD or technical visualization tools
  • Background in technical publications or documentation
  • Experience supporting both internal and external training programs
  • Experience capturing photography in technical or field environments
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

About Shield AI

Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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