Hiring: Staff Motion Designer - 3D Company: Mercury Location: Portland, OR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 02:06:43 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Design System, Python, REST, SaaS About the job Experience: •10+ years of professional experience in motion design, with a portfolio that shows mastery across 3D and 2D: not just execution, but conceptual thinking about how motion should move, feel, and unfold over time. Qualifications: •Advanced proficiency in Cinema 4D, Houdini, Blender, or similar 3D tools, including materials, texturing, lighting, and world-building. •Advanced proficiency in After Effects or similar 2D motion tools, with deep command of timing, easing, composition, and finishing detail. •Comfort moving between big, high-craft brand moments and faster-moving product/UI and social work without losing quality. •A track record of art-directing or mentoring other designers, animators, or outside studios. This is a craft-first role, but you lead by example and raise the bar for everyone around you. •Genuine fluency with AI tooling as part of a creative practice, and a clear sense of where it helps and where craft still wins. •Exposure to scripting or procedural workflows (expressions, Houdini VEX, Python) is a strong plus. •Strong communication skills, able to clearly articulate concepts and creative decisions to internal teams, leadership, and external partners. •A natural leader: someone who thrives in a highly collaborative environment where the best ideas drive progress, not the most powerful voices in the room. Compensation: •$189,400 - $236,700 / year •The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!