Join Astranis as a Senior Motion Designer & Editor to craft compelling visual stories that communicate complex technology.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Motion Designer & Editor at Astranis plays a crucial role in shaping the company's visual narrative by producing a variety of video content, including marketing materials and executive presentations. This position requires expertise in motion graphics and a strong command of tools like Premiere Pro and After Effects, along with a solid background in storytelling through video. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in high-end editing, particularly within technology or hardware sectors, and a collaborative mindset to work with diverse teams. Astranis, known for its innovative satellite technology, offers a dynamic environment where creativity meets cutting-edge e
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Astranis's career page.
- Astranis has 88 other open roles including Electrical Test Supervisor , Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending, PCBA Conformal Coating Technician.
- 39 active After Effects roles on Joblaze right now.
- 18 active Blender roles on Joblaze right now.
- 17 active Premiere Pro roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Design roles (median ~$169,500).
- Pays more than 40% of the 15 salaried After Effects roles we track (median $125,000).
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Motion Designer & Editor role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $100,000–$150,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Motion Designer & Editor role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3ds Max, AI creative tools, After Effects, Blender, Cinema 4D, DaVinci Resolve.
- Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Motion Designer & Editor role at Astranis.
From the original posting
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.
Senior Motion Designer & Editor
We're looking for a Senior Motion Editor to help tell our stories through world-class video.
This role is responsible for crafting compelling films, product videos, customer stories, social media content, sales materials, and executive presentations that communicate complex technology with clarity and emotion.
This is more than an editing role. You'll shape how Astranis looks, feels, and moves across every screen.
Role
- Lead post-production for Astranis videos, including marketing, product, commercial, recruiting, and corporate communications videos.
- Create polished motion graphics and animations.
- Build reusable motion systems, templates, transitions, and graphic packages that strengthen the Astranis brand.
- Collaborate with creatives, engineers, marketers, and leadership to translate complex technical concepts into clear visual stories.
- Contribute to creative development from concept through final delivery, helping shape narratives, pacing, and visual direction.
- Manage color correction, sound mixing, finishing, and delivery across a variety of formats and channels.
- Help establish and evolve Astranis' visual storytelling standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years editing high-end commercial, technology, documentary, or brand films in a hardware or physical goods company.
- Outstanding portfolio demonstrating both storytelling and motion graphics.
- Experience building and implementing scalable motion design systems and templates.
- Expert knowledge of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Blender, Davinci Resolve, and AI creative tools and workflows.
- Strong understanding of typography, pacing, composition, and animation,
- Ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects with exceptional attention to detail and strong project management skills.
- Collaborative mindset and comfort working with cross-functional teams.
Bonus
- Experience with Cinema 4D, 3ds Max, and Unreal Engine.
- Experience creating 3D animations and compositing.
- Familiarity with aerospace, robotics, defense, hardware, or deep-tech companies.
- Camera operation, lighting, or cinematography experience.
- Experience building scalable motion design systems and templates.
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
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