Anduril Industries

Motion Designer

Pioneering solutions for the software-defined conflicts of tomorrow

  • Design

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.

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Why Anduril Industries

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever.

About the role

SUMMARY Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Motion Designer to join our team. The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, film, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is connecting the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.

As a Motion Designer, you will help develop and deploy the kinetic visual language of the Anduril brand. You will be executing visual concepts by leveraging 2D/3D modeling and engaging visuals to illustrate missions and complex narratives. The ideal candidate is not only an impeccable artist, but also has outstanding knowledge of form and function. If you are passionate about bringing narratives to life and pushing visualization techniques, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Mission scenes and animations
  • Visual development of conceptual narratives
  • Conceptual renderings of in-situation scenes with realistic textures and lighting
  • Contribute to development of visualization techniques and styles
  • Contribute to daily design inspiration, critiques, and discussions
  • Keep up with industry standard workflows, processes, and tools

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 3-4 years professional experience in Motion Design
  • Portfolio demonstrating a strong familiarity with a range of animation techniques, the ability to transform complex ideas into compelling visual narratives, and a refined stylistic point of view
  • Deep understanding of design fundamentals: form, color, composition, typography
  • Technical fluency in 2D + 3D software of choice (Adobe Suite + Blender for example)
  • A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life
  • Knowledge of general military application and authenticity is a plus
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance

  The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits:** **For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

What you'll be responsible for

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    Hardware Design and Prototype Development

    Design and prototype hardware components, or the integration of those components

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    Technology Solution Design and Development

    Design and develop customized technology solutions, such as software applications, databases, networks, and platforms

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    Leading of UX and UI Design

    Lead the design of product features underpinned by UX and UI Design principles to create desired user-centred experiences

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

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    Creativity

    Generates multiple innovative/new/novel ideas to solve a problem

  • Prioritization

    Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions

Meet the team

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