Staff Motion Designer - 3D

Responsibilities

• Lead motion concepts for major product launches, campaigns, and brand moments.
• Build 3D worlds, materials, and textures for brand moments.
• Lead product storytelling, title design, typography, transitions, diagrams, and UI motion.
• Define and build out Mercury's motion design system.
• Explore motion in interactive contexts and AI tooling.
• Build and champion AI-assisted workflows for motion and 3D.
• Partner with Design, Writing, Narrative, and Production teams.
• Personally lead high-level 3D and motion craft while art-directing others.
• Raise the motion craft of the broader Brand Studio.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in motion design.
• Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D, Houdini, Blender, or similar 3D tools.
• Advanced proficiency in After Effects or similar 2D motion tools.
• Experience building and documenting motion systems or brand guidelines.
• A track record of art-directing or mentoring other designers.
• Genuine fluency with AI tooling as part of a creative practice.
• Strong communication skills.
• A natural leader in a collaborative environment.

Conditions

• Competitive base salary and equity (stock options/RSUs).
• Salary ranges based on experience and location:

• Commitment to diversity and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.