Motion Designer

saronic.com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to transform complex autonomy concepts into precise, cinematic visuals. You will work within a cross-functional Design team on projects for tradeshow screens, partner demos, and executive briefings, shaping the motion language at Saronic from the ground up.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and mastery of After Effects and Premiere Pro, plus strong 3D familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender, or Unreal Engine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional motion design experience in-house or at a studio with a reel required.
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro; strong design, typography, composition, color, and timing.
• Working proficiency in 3D and real-time tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, or Unreal Engine) with a production renderer (Redshift/Octane/Cycles).
• Strong compositing skills in After Effects, including multipass CG renders and color-managed pipelines (ACES/OCIO).
• Experience designing UI/HUD/data-visualization motion and sci-fi-grade interfaces.
• Experience building motion systems, templates, and guidelines for a team.
• Proven ability to take a concept from idea through style frames to final delivery with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Motion Design and Animation across 2D/3D contexts, including title sequences and explainers.
• Translate dense technical subjects into clear, cinematic motion for product and brand storytelling.
• Design and animate UI and data-driven sequences that read quickly and feel real.
• Integrate CG renders from the 3D/Visualization team into final pieces, shaping look and camera language.
• Develop style frames, storyboards, and animatics to align direction before production.
• Own projects end-to-end, balancing craft with tight timelines and multiple requests.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Sales, Software, and Engineering to ensure accurate messaging.
• Adopt new tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve quality or speed while maintaining standards.

Skills

Motion design

After Effects

Premiere Pro

UI/HUD design

Storytelling

2D/3D motion

Animation

Creative direction

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Unreal Engine

Redshift

Octane

Cycles

EXR workflows

ACES/OCIO

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for an exceptional Motion Graphics Designer to make that technology understood and unforgettable. You will turn complex autonomy, hardware, and mission concepts into motion that is precise, cinematic, and unmistakably Saronic. Your work will appear on tradeshow screens, in partner demos, product and capability films, executive briefings, recruiting, and social.

You will join our Design function, which spans Brand, Industrial, 3D/Visualization, Product, and Video, and work alongside some of the best designers, visualization artists, and engineers in the industry. This is a role for someone who wants real creative ownership: you will help define what motion looks like at Saronic from the ground up, and your work will be seen by the people who matter most to our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Motion Design and Animation
• Concept and create high-end 2D and 3D motion graphics, title sequences, kinetic typography, and animated explainers for product, brand, and mission storytelling.
• Translate dense technical subject matter (autonomy, sensors, vessel systems, operational concepts) into clear, compelling, visually striking animation.
• Design and animate UI and data-driven sequences, including HUDs, maps, telemetry, and interface walkthroughs, that look real and communicate quickly.
• Integrate renders and CG assets from the 3D/Visualization team into finished motion pieces, collaborating on look development, lighting, and camera language.

• Creative Direction and Visual Language
• Develop style frames, storyboards, and animatics to pitch and align on direction before production.
• Define and maintain Saronic's motion system: timing, easing, transitions, typography in motion, templates, and reusable assets, so every team can move faster without losing quality.
• As part of Brand Design, make sure motion feels native to Saronic's identity across every channel, and extend the brand system (type, color, grid, tone) into time-based work.
• Raise the bar for the team through critique, mentorship, and sharing new techniques and tools.

• Production and Delivery
• Own projects end to end, from brief to final delivery, balancing craft with tight timelines and multiple concurrent requests.
• Edit, sound-design (or direct sound design), and finish pieces for each destination: large-format event displays, broadcast, web, and social, in the right specs and formats.
• Manage project files, versioning, and asset libraries so work is organized, handoff-ready, and reusable.
• Explore and adopt new tools, including real-time and AI-assisted workflows, where they improve quality or speed without compromising standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Marketing, Communications, Sales, Software, Engineering, and Product to understand objectives and ensure messaging is accurate and aligned.
• Partner closely with the Video team and external partners (directors, producers, studios, freelancers) when projects need extra scale.
• Support events and demos with on-brand motion assets, often on short turnarounds.
• Take feedback from stakeholders at every level, including senior leadership, and turn it into better work.

• Operating with Care
• Handle sensitive and export-controlled information appropriately, following company guidelines on what can be shown, shared, and published.
• Work with security and legal partners to make sure published content is cleared.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional motion design experience in-house, at a studio, or equivalent, with a portfolio that shows exceptional craft, taste, and range (a reel is required).
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, plus strong fundamentals in design, typography, composition, color, and timing.
• Working proficiency in 3D and real-time tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, or Unreal Engine) with a production renderer such as Redshift, Octane, or Cycles.
• Strong compositing skills in After Effects, including multipass CG renders, EXR workflows, and color-managed pipelines (ACES/OCIO).
• Experience designing UI/HUD/data-visualization motion and sci-fi-grade interfaces.
• Experience building motion systems, templates, and guidelines for a team.
• Proven ability to take a concept from idea through style frames to polished final delivery with minimal oversight.
• Experience making complex technical or product ideas simple and compelling.
• Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to explain and defend creative decisions.