3D Animator / Motion Graphic Specialist

Description

The team is Creative Services. You will make 3D animations, motion graphics and visual content that support the company's enterprise communications, marketing and brand work.

Projects include product visuals, cinematic animation, promotional videos, digital experiences and executive presentations.

Strong animation skills and creative problem solving matter most, along with an understanding of visual design. You will turn technical subjects into engaging visuals and work alongside designers, video producers, photographers and creative leads.

Responsibilities

• Build 3D models, UV layouts, environments, PBR textures, lighting and animation for marketing, communications and multimedia work.
• Create 2D and 3D motion graphics such as typography, infographics, title sequences, transitions and visual effects.
• Turn technical information and creative briefs into clear animated visuals.
• Render polished photorealistic or stylized images using standard rendering engines and workflows.
• Work with video teams to add 3D animation, motion graphics and visual effects to live-action footage.
• Join brainstorms, storyboarding, concept work and creative reviews to set visual direction.
• Keep all animated work consistent with brand guidelines, creative standards and project goals.
• Partner with designers, producers, creative directors and stakeholders to deliver connected multimedia solutions.
• Juggle several assignments while keeping schedules, technical accuracy and quality on track.
• Research and adopt new animation tools, rendering methods and production workflows to raise output and efficiency.
• Keep project files, reusable assets and workflows organized for teamwork and future production.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in Multimedia and Animation, Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Game Art & Animation or a related field plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience may be considered under company hiring standards.
• Show proven skill with industry 3D software such as Blender, Autodesk Maya, Cinema 4D or 3ds Max.
• Be proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Have built 3D models, materials, textures, lighting, camera animations and rendered sequences.
• Understand animation principles, composition, timing, typography, color theory and visual storytelling.
• Have made 2D and 3D motion graphics for video, digital platforms or multimedia presentations.
• Take creative briefs, act on feedback and carry projects from concept through final delivery.
• Know CAD data conversion and retopology optimization for animation and visualization.
• Stay organized, detail-focused and on deadline in a collaborative production setting.
• Provide a portfolio or demo reel showing professional animation, motion graphics and design work.
• Work independently and contribute well to multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Solve creative problems with new visual solutions to complex communication challenges.
• Use advanced software and production techniques to deliver high-quality animation.
• Communicate ideas through purposeful motion, composition and storytelling.
• Collaborate well with creative teams and stakeholders throughout production.
• Adapt to shifting priorities, creative direction and new technology.
• Keep work accurate, consistent and high quality across all deliverables.
• Balance competing assignments against production deadlines and expectations.
• Preferred: Experience producing technical animations, aerospace visualizations, defense-related content or complex product demonstrations.
• Preferred: Familiarity with rendering engines such as Cycles, Redshift, Octane, Arnold or V-Ray.
• Preferred: Experience with traditional computer animation, particle simulations, dynamics and visual effects.
• Preferred: Knowledge of compositing, camera tracking, rotoscoping and blending CGI with live-action footage.
• Preferred: Experience with real-time rendering, virtual production or interactive 3D environments.
• Preferred: Experience creating storyboards, animatics and style frames.
• Preferred: Understanding of video production workflows, frame rates, codecs, color management and delivery specifications.
• Preferred: Experience with AI-assisted creative tools and emerging technologies in production.
• Preferred: Familiarity with collaborative project management platforms and digital asset management systems.
• Preferred: Experience supporting corporate communications, brand campaigns, executive presentations or large-scale multimedia initiatives.

Conditions

No relocation assistance is available.

A security clearance is not required to start.

The clearance type is Secret.

Travel is 10% of the time.

Base salary range is $65,500.00 to $98,300.00. This is a general guide; the company sets offers based on role scope, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.