Scientific 3D Motion Graphics Artist / Animator

Spire Communications; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Wellness stipend

Life & disability insurance

PTO + holidays

Home office reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Training stipend

Job summary

Spire Communications is hiring a full-time 3D motion graphics artist/animator to support NSF communications from its Alexandria, VA base. The role creates original 2D/3D animations, motion graphics and visual effects for NSF video, web, social and digital channels.

A portfolio is required with applications and the candidate will transform complex scientific concepts into engaging visuals. Spire Communications is a woman-owned firm that offers a hybrid work model with potential full onsite work

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating 3D animation, motion graphics and visual effects.
• Experience transforming complex scientific concepts into engaging visuals.
• Strong problem solving and creative storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create original 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for NSF video, web, social media and digital communications.
• Translate scientific and technical concepts into accessible visuals for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality visuals on schedule.

Skills

3D animation

Motion graphics

Visual effects

Job description

Scientific 3D Motion Graphics Artist / Animator

The position is hybrid, with potential for full-time at the client site in Alexandria, VA.

PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION.

Spire Communications is hiring a full-time 3D motion graphics artist/animator with demonstrated expertise in animation, motion graphics, and visual effects to support communications for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). This role creates original 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics, and visual effects for NSF video, web, social media, and digital communications. The ideal candidate combines advanced animation skills with creative problem-solving abilities to transform complex scientific and technical concepts into engaging visual experiences.

Spire Communications is a woman-owned strategic communications and creative firm based in Alexandria, VA that supports science, technology, and engineering organizations within the government and private sectors.

This position is hybrid, with the potential to be fully onsite, based at the client site in Alexandria, VA.

Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium

Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.

Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)

18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)

Home office expense reimbursement

401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution

Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training