Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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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