Senior Motion Designer & Editor

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.

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.

What we offer

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

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.

Astranis 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.