We are looking for a skilled Motion Designer to join our team, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of our work. You'll be at the forefront of crafting compelling visual elements for social, web, community, and other channels in order to convey the essence of our products and help communicate our mission effectively.
The Nexus Project is a scientific and engineering effort bringing truth to the field of computation. We’re enabling a new form of compute: verifiable computation, powered by open science and open-source software so it can benefit everyone. Our work aims to bring to life decades of advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography, achieved by many scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, into a single software system.
Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding, co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly, SV Angel, and more.
Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove humanity's computations.
We are headquartered at the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, and this role will be in-person, with the rest of the Nexus team.
Nexus is seeking a 3D Motion Designer, particularly one with 3D skills and experience, to join our Brand team. You will play a critical role in designing and producing high-quality 3D animations and visual effects that will be integral to our marketing materials, content creation, and product visualizations. Your work will help convey highly complex and abstract concepts, and will showcase the innovative aspects of our technology in a compelling and visually engaging manner.
Create stunning 3D animations and visual effects that clearly communicate complex and abstract technological concepts clearly
Establish the proper style for our 3D animations, both with an awareness of specific project needs and the overall goal of building our brand
Collaborate with engineers and product teams to understand technical details and translate them into visually compelling content
Develop motion graphics for various platforms, including web, social, and community channels
Ensure visual consistency across different media and align with the overall branding and messaging of Nexus
Edit and refine animations based on feedback from stakeholders to achieve the desired impact
Stay current with industry trends and tools to continually enhance the quality and innovation of your work
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality
Maintain and organize 3D assets, ensuring their proper usage and integration into projects
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Computer Graphics, or a related field
Deep understanding of 3D animation software such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya
Proven track record of creating high-quality 3D animations and visual effects
Expert-level knowledge of motion graphics and visual storytelling
Abilities to both follow an existing look/feel and develop new styles from scratch
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for innovation and creating impactful visual content
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with rendering engines and pipeline management
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects effectively
Experience working for a Web3 company or product
Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its applications
Experience with UI/UX design for web and mobile applications
Contributions to open-source design projects or design communities
Experience with scripting or programming for animation purposes.
Competitive salary and generous equity compensation
Health insurance for employees and their dependents
Lunch and dinner provided at the office
Company-paid travel to events and conferences