Visual Media Group Manager

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) is seeking a highly skilled Visual Media Group Manager to join our creative and engineering teams in developing world class visual content that supports cutting edge programs across the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and advanced subsea technologies. In this role, you are expected to lead, supervise, and mentor a small team of creative visual media professionals. You and your team will transform complex engineering concepts into clear, compelling visual narratives through high quality illustrations, animations, and technical graphics. Your work will support proposals, training materials, product documentation, system visualizations, and customer communications for one of a kind robotic, electromechanical, and mission critical systems.

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the OTECH Visual Media Group, a small team of creative visual media professionals, in pursuit of assigned project objectives.
• Create detailed technical illustrations, 2D/3D animations, storyboards, and visual assets that accurately depict mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts to translate technical information into visually intuitive content.
• Develop animations and motion graphics for presentations, demonstrations, and customer deliverables.
• Produce high quality renderings, cutaway views, exploded diagrams, and conceptual art for proposals and product documentation.
• Maintain visual consistency and brand alignment across all creative outputs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.
• Mentor junior illustrators/animators and contribute to process improvements within the creative team.

ESSENTIAL:

• Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Animation, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of professional experience in technical illustration and animation, preferably supporting engineering or defense related programs.
• Strong proficiency in industry standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, SolidWorks Composer, or similar 2D/3D software.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
• Exceptional visual storytelling skills with a strong portfolio showcasing both illustration and animation work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

PREFERRED:

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or marine technology programs.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design, interactive media, or real time rendering tools (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Experience creating animations for training, simulation, or engineering visualization.
• Experience leading a team.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to simplify complex concepts visually.

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Annualized pay rate for this position is $102000 to $138000.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.