3D Motion Designer

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The 3D Motion Designer owns production of high-quality 3D content for web, social, press, events, and executive presentations. This role leads complex 3D animated sequences and renders, translating technical concepts into beautiful, technically accurate visual stories, and establishes standards for modular, reusable animation assets. This position operates with general supervision, exercising independent judgment on creative and technical execution and mentoring junior designers.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own production of high-quality 3D animated content for web, social, press, events, and executive presentations.
• Lead creation of polished, artful 3D animated sequences for marketing, product storytelling, technical explainers, and similar use cases.
• Own the full 3D production process, including animation, composition, lighting, materials, camera animation, rendering, and compositing.
• Create both realistic product/system renders and abstract concept animations, with an emphasis on realistic visual execution.
• Establish and maintain modular 3D animation assets and standards for reuse across videos, campaigns, and presentations.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into beautiful and technically accurate visual content, independently resolving ambiguity in technical input.
• Partner directly with engineers and designers to develop storyboards and technical concepts for complex projects.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and engineering subject matter experts, serving as the primary point of contact for 3D content.
• Apply strong visual storytelling instincts to balance technical accuracy, clarity, beauty, and brand impact across high-visibility projects.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and own quality for all final renders.