Senior Motion Graphics Producer & Director – Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 87,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Senior/Principal Video Producer & Director - Motion Graphics Artist, onsite, to lead 2D/3D animation projects for internal and external communications and branding.

From concept to delivery, you will shape visual storytelling using After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine, collaborating with a cross‑functional Creative Services team to produce compelling experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years related experience or equivalent experience demonstrating required knowledge
• Experience collaborating with technical partners for design implementation
• Experience with After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine and/or Blender
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
• Strong visual storytelling, branding and typography understanding

Responsibilities

• Dream big and push boundaries
• Collaborate with staff and managers to determine requirements and advise on best methods of communication
• Evaluate equipment or software to meet client needs
• Perform and oversee animation/motion graphics design from concept to execution
• Establish and manage budgets, schedules and quality levels for projects
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Maintain clear communication with customers, coworkers and management
• Create templates and assets for use by design and video teams
• Design story-telling elements for deadline-driven environments
• Team with specialists and staff across levels to develop and track work products
• Work onsite as required by the role

Skills

Visual storytelling

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

Color theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Media Arts, Animation and Visual Effects, Film/TV, or related field

Tools

After Effects

Maya

Cinema 4D

Unreal Engine

Blender

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Senior/Principal Video Producer & Director - Motion Graphics Artist, onsite, to lead 2D/3D animation projects for internal and external communications and branding.

From concept to delivery, you will shape visual storytelling using After Effects, Maya, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine, collaborating with a cross‑functional Creative Services team to produce compelling experiences.