Motion Designer

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to make its autonomous maritime technology understandable and memorable through precise, cinematic motion design. The work will support tradeshow displays, partner demos, product and capability films, executive briefings, recruiting, and social media. The role sits within the Design function alongside Brand, Industrial, 3D/Visualization, Product, and Video. The designer will have creative ownership in shaping Saronic’s motion language, translating complex autonomy, hardware, and mission concepts into compelling work, and collaborating with designers, visualization artists, engineers, and cross-functional partners. The position owns projects from brief through final delivery, develops reusable motion systems and assets, and produces work for event, broadcast, web, and social formats. The designer must handle sensitive and export-controlled information according to company guidelines and coordinate with security and legal partners to clear published content. The role requires on-site work and occasional travel for events, shoots, and demos.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional motion design experience in-house, at a studio, or equivalent.
A portfolio demonstrating 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 such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or Unreal Engine, with a production renderer such as Redshift, Octane, or Cycles.
Strong After Effects compositing skills, including multipass CG renders, EXR workflows, and color-managed pipelines such as ACES/OCIO.
Experience designing UI, HUD, and 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 ability to explain and defend creative decisions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional partners.
Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.
Ability to work on-site and travel occasionally for events, shoots, and demos.
If the role is based in the United States, eligibility for U.S. Person status is required because the role requires access to export-controlled information or items.

Nice To Haves

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, including conference experiences and physical installations.
Experience with Houdini, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, or Figma, including Figma-to-motion workflows.
Sound design and music editing skills, or experience directing audio.
Familiarity with maritime, naval, or DoD/military industry environments.

Responsibilities

Create high-end 2D and 3D motion graphics, title sequences, kinetic typography, and animated explainers for product, brand, and mission storytelling.
Translate technical subject matter such as autonomy, sensors, vessel systems, and operational concepts into clear and compelling animation.
Design and animate UI and data-driven sequences, including HUDs, maps, telemetry, and interface walkthroughs.
Integrate CG assets and renders from the 3D/Visualization team, collaborating on look development, lighting, and camera language.
Develop style frames, storyboards, and animatics to pitch and align on creative direction.
Define and maintain Saronic’s motion system, including timing, easing, transitions, animated typography, templates, and reusable assets.
Extend Saronic’s brand identity into motion across channels, including type, color, grid, and tone.
Contribute to team quality through critique, mentorship, and sharing techniques and tools.
Own projects from brief through final delivery, balancing craft with tight timelines and concurrent requests.
Edit, sound-design or direct sound design, and finish work to specifications for event displays, broadcast, web, and social.
Manage project files, versioning, and asset libraries to keep work organized, reusable, and ready for handoff.
Explore and adopt real-time and AI-assisted workflows when they improve quality or speed without compromising standards.
Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Sales, Software, Engineering, and Product to understand objectives and ensure accurate, aligned messaging.
Partner with the Video team and external directors, producers, studios, and freelancers when projects require additional scale.
Support events and demos with on-brand motion assets, including on short turnarounds.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback, including feedback from senior leadership, into improved work.
Handle sensitive and export-controlled information according to company guidelines.
Coordinate with security and legal partners to ensure published content is cleared.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.