Principal Motion Designer

Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)

$166K/yr – $220K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead motion design at Anduril with a strong portfolio and on-site requirement; own 2D/3D animation, storyboards, and visual exploration, while steering style development and critiques.

  • Must-have: 7–8 years in Motion Design with a compelling portfolio
  • Standout: On-site in Costa Mesa, US Person for controlled access
  • Standout: Drives visualization styles and explorations across 2D/3D

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Visual development of kinetic text and motion graphics, mission scenes, animations utilizing both 2D and 3D assets
  • Conceptualize and create style frames and storyboards of narratives
  • Steer development of visualization techniques and styles
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback during design critiques
  • Contribute to daily design inspiration and discussions
  • Evolve and oversee design explorations and style guides
  • Keep up with industry standard workflows, processes, and tools
  • Partner with the producer, design leads, and departments including marketing, and communications

Requirements

  • Minimum 7-8 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
  • A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life
  • Must work on-site in Costa Mesa, CA
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Benefits

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • Additional Benefits: Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
  • Retirement Savings Plan: US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
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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. We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide. Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at careers@anduril.com.

Founded in 2017
Orange, California, USA
6.4K employees (220 in marketing)
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  • Jan 2026
    Grant • $150K
  • Dec 2025
    Corporate Round • $30M
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