Staff Motion Designer - 3D

In 1958, graphic designer Saul Bass opened Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo with a spiral of color and line that told you everything about obsession before a single line of dialogue was spoken. Bass didn't think of the title sequence as a formality before the "real" movie started — he treated it as its own act of storytel...

Mercury believes that level of care and craft in design has been lost in modern finance and we're building a brand that brings it back. We're a financial technology company building products that feel extraordinary to use. We help people and businesses accomplish more with their money by turning banking* from a frus...

We're looking for a Staff Motion Designer to own motion at Mercury, from the launch films and product videos that introduce our biggest bets, to the systems and standards that define how motion looks and feels across every surface. This is the most senior craft role on the team: someone who sets the bar through thei...

10+ years of professional experience in motion design, with a portfolio that shows mastery across 3D and 2D: not just execution, but conceptual thinking about how motion should move, feel, and unfold over time.
Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D, Houdini, Blender, or similar 3D tools, including materials, texturing, lighting, and world-building.
Advanced proficiency in After Effects or similar 2D motion tools, with deep command of timing, easing, composition, and finishing detail.
Experience building and documenting motion systems or brand guidelines, not just one-off deliverables.
Comfort moving between big, high-craft brand moments and faster-moving product/UI and social work without losing quality.
A track record of art-directing or mentoring other designers, animators, or outside studios. This is a craft-first role, but you lead by example and raise the bar for everyone around you.
Genuine fluency with AI tooling as part of a creative practice, and a clear sense of where it helps and where craft still wins.
Exposure to scripting or procedural workflows (expressions, Houdini VEX, Python) is a strong plus.
Strong communication skills, able to clearly articulate concepts and creative decisions to internal teams, leadership, and external partners.
A natural leader: someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment where the best ideas drive progress, not the most powerful voices in the room.

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