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3D Motion Designer

Nexus
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

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.

About Nexus

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.

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Bonus Points

  • 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.
  • Benefits

  • 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
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