Senior Motion Designer & Editor

[REDACTED] builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, [REDACTED] 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.

[REDACTED] is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. [REDACTED] has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from [REDACTED] to [REDACTED] and [REDACTED], and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. [REDACTED] 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 [REDACTED] looks, feels, and moves across every screen.

Role

• Lead post-production for [REDACTED] 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 [REDACTED] 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 [REDACTED]' 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.

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of [REDACTED]'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.

[REDACTED] pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$100,000—$150,000 USD

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.