Motion Designer

The role

You will turn complex autonomy, hardware, and mission concepts into precise and cinematic motion graphics. Your work will appear on tradeshow screens, partner demos, product films, executive briefings, recruiting, and social media.

What you will do

• Concept and create high-end 2D and 3D motion graphics, title sequences, kinetic typography, and animated explainers.
• Translate dense technical subject matter into clear, compelling, visually striking animation.
• Design and animate UI and data-driven sequences including HUDs, maps, telemetry, and interface walkthroughs.
• Integrate renders and CG assets from the 3D/Visualization team into finished motion pieces.
• Develop style frames, storyboards, and animatics to pitch and align on direction.
• Define and maintain Saronic's motion system including timing, easing, transitions, and templates.
• Extend the brand system into time-based work.
• Own projects end to end from brief to final delivery.
• Edit, sound-design, and finish pieces for event displays, broadcast, web, and social.
• Manage project files, versioning, and asset libraries.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of professional motion design experience in-house, at a studio, or equivalent.
• Portfolio showing exceptional craft, taste, and range (a reel is required).
• Mastery of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong fundamentals in design, typography, composition, color, and timing.
• Working proficiency in 3D and real-time tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, or Unreal Engine) with a production renderer such as Redshift, Octane, or Cycles.
• Strong compositing skills in After Effects, including multipass CG renders, EXR workflows, and color-managed pipelines (ACES/OCIO).
• Experience designing UI/HUD/data-visualization motion and sci-fi-grade interfaces.
• Experience building motion systems, templates, and guidelines for a team.
• Ability to take a concept from idea through style frames to polished final delivery with minimal oversight.
• Experience making complex technical or product ideas simple and compelling.
• Strong storytelling instincts and the ability to explain and defend creative decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomy, or other deep-tech companies.
• Experience with Lottie and Rive, especially Rive for interactive UI and product motion.
• Experience with TouchDesigner for interactive and experimental work.
• Experience with Houdini, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, or Figma.
• Sound design and music editing skills, or experience directing audio.
• Familiarity with maritime, naval, or DoD/military industry environments.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees).

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.