Motion Designer

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Motion Designer to shape the kinetic visual language of the brand, art directing and executing concepts across brand and technical narratives using 2D and 3D elements. The ideal candidate is an impeccable artist with strong knowledge of form and function, passionate about bringing narratives to life and pushing visualization techniques.

Join a team that values design as a strategic capability and work on high impact projects with cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in Motion Design.
• Portfolio demonstrating a strong familiarity with a range of animation techniques and the ability to transform complex ideas into compelling visual narratives.
• Deep understanding of design fundamentals: form, color, composition, typography.
• Technical fluency in 2D + 3D software of choice.
• A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life.
• Must work on-site in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Visual development of kinetic text and motion graphics, mission scenes, animations utilizing both 2D and 3D assets.
• Steer development of visualization techniques and styles.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback during design critiques.
• Contribute to daily design inspiration and discussions.
• Evolve and oversee design explorations and style guides.
• Keep up with industry standard workflows, processes, and tools.
• Partner with the producer, design leads, and departments including marketing, and communication.

Skills

Motion design

Design aesthetics

Team collaboration

2D/3D visual storytelling

Tools

2D/3D software

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Motion Designer to join our team. The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, film, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is connecting the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Motion Designer, you will help shape and develop the kinetic visual language of the Anduril brand. You will be art directing and executing visual concepts across brand and technical narratives by leveraging both 2D and 3D elements. The ideal candidate is not only an impeccable artist, but also has outstanding knowledge of form and function. If you are passionate about bringing narratives to life and pushing visualization techniques, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Visual development of kinetic text and motion graphics, mission scenes, animations utilizing both 2D and 3D assets
• Steer development of visualization techniques and styles
• Provide clear and constructive feedback during design critiques
• Contribute to daily design inspiration and discussions
• Evolve and oversee design explorations and style guides
• Keep up with industry standard workflows, processes, and tools
• Partner with the producer, design leads, and departments including marketing, and communication

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in Motion Design
• Portfolio demonstrating a strong familiarity with a range of animation techniques, the ability to transform complex ideas into compelling visual narratives, and a refined stylistic point of view
• Deep understanding of design fundamentals: form, color, composition, typography
• Technical fluency in 2D + 3D software of choice
• A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life
• Must work on- site in Costa Mesa, CA
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

US Salary Range $99,000—$130,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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