Senior Concept Designer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Concept Designer in Costa Mesa, California. The successful candidate will develop photorealistic visualizations of military concepts and narratives, executing visual concepts through 2D/3D modeling to enhance mission storytelling.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a concept artist with a strong portfolio, collaborative skills, and knowledge of industry-standard tools. Anduril offers robust benefits including comprehensive health plans, paid caregiver leave, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a concept artist, 3D generalist, or equivalent.
• Portfolio demonstrating modeling technique and execution.
• Deep understanding of dimensionality, composition, scale, and form.

Responsibilities

• Visual development of conceptual narratives.
• Product renderings with photorealistic textures.
• Collaboration with business, engineering, and product divisions.

Skills

3D modeling

2D/3D visualization

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Education

Minimum 5 years professional experience as a concept artist

Tools

Industry-standard 3D modeling and rendering software

Job description

Senior Concept Designer – Develop photorealistic visualizations of military concepts and narratives

Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States

Compensation: $114,000 - 171,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

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 real‑time, 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

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

Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Sr. Concept Designer to join our team. You will be executing visual concepts by leveraging 2D/3D modeling and engaging visuals to illustrate missions and complex narratives. The ideal candidate is not only an impeccable artist, but 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 conceptual narratives
• Product renderings with photorealistic textures and lighting
• Mission scenes and diagrams in 2D/3D
• Contribute to development of visualization techniques and styles
• Collaborate with business, engineering, and product divisions

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a concept artist, 3D generalist, entertainment designer, or equivalent
• A portfolio demonstrating modeling technique and execution, 2D/3D visualization, vehicle and aircraft design
• Deep understanding of dimensionality, composition, scale, and form
• Strong ability to execute visual concepts and iterate from technical descriptions
• Excellent application of material surfacing, and understanding of mechanical function and assembly
• In‑depth knowledge in industry‑standard 3D modeling and rendering software
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, marketing, and business development
• A reliable self‑starter, organized, efficient with attention to detail
• A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life
• Knowledge of general military application and authenticity is a plus
• 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

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro‑kitchens.
• Company‑funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan – both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (U.S. roles only)

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real‑world impact, we’d love to hear from you!