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Senior Motion Designer & Editor

Astranis


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 100000 - 150000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits expanding humanitys 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 $1.2 billion from some of the worlds best investors including Andreessen Horowitz Baillie Gifford Blackrock Fidelity Franklin Templeton and Snowpoint and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs builds and operates its satellites out of its 153000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California USA.

Senior Motion Designer & Editor

Were 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. Youll shape how Astranis looks feels and moves across every screen.

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 Astraniss 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

$100000 - $150000 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 products are built for everyone regardless of gender race creed or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
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About Company

Astranis designs, builds, and operates the world’s most advanced high orbit satellites for sovereign connectivity.

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