Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Motion Designer (2D and 3D)
Astranis is looking for a Motion Designer who can bring our technology and story to life across 2D and 3D mediums. This role will own animation from concept through delivery — shaping how we communicate with customers, investors, and the world. You’ll create high-impact motion design for web, social, product launches, events, and technical explainers.You will be responsible for developing and maintaining Astranis’s motion design language, ensuring visual clarity, technical accuracy, and consistency across all channels.
Role:
- Own Astranis’s 2D and 3D animation end-to-end: concept, storyboard, design, animate, edit, deliver.
- Create 2D motion graphics (typography, iconography, data visualization, HUDs, lower thirds) and 3D sequences (product/technology shots, environment/space scenes).
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling visual narratives in close collaboration with engineers, product, and marketing.
- Develop Astranis’s motion identity — including color, type, transitions, and animation principles — in partnership with the brand team.
- Adapt and extend existing CAD/STEP files while building custom 3D models when needed.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of relevant motion design experience.
- Strong reel demonstrating expertise in both 2D motion design (After Effects or equivalent) and 3D animation, lighting, and rendering (Blender or equivalent).
- Proven ability to deliver on tight timelines with urgency and precision.Experience adapting CAD/STEP models and creating custom assets from scratch.
- Clear technical communication skills, with the ability to capture details correctly in partnership with engineers.
Bonus:
- Experience with Unreal Engine or Houdini.
- Comfort with scripting/expressions for automation and tool building.
- Fluency in emerging AI-driven creative tools.
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.
