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Staff Motion Designer - 3D

MercurySan Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within Canada or United StatesCreative
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Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
16 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Mercury is hiring a Staff Motion Designer - 3D to shape the brand's visual storytelling through motion, typography, and rhythm. This position can be based in San Francisco, New York, Portland, or remotely within Canada or the United States.

Key Responsibilities

Drive motion concepts for major product launches, marketing campaigns, and brand moments using advanced 3D capabilities.
Construct immersive 3D environments, materials, and textures that give high-profile launches a distinct identity.
Manage product storytelling, title design, typography, transitions, diagrams, and UI motion to simplify complex financial products.
Establish and develop the motion design system, encompassing principles for pacing, sound, interaction, and reusable behaviors.
Integrate AI-assisted workflows into the motion pipeline for generative pre-vis, storyboarding, and asset creation without sacrificing quality.
Evaluate emerging AI creative tools to determine their viability for the team.
Collaborate closely with Design, Writing, Narrative, and Production teams from concept to final delivery.
Hand-craft top-tier 3D and motion assets while art-directing specialist animators and external studios when necessary.
Elevate the motion craft of the Brand Studio through mentorship, direct example, and constructive critique.

Requirements

Ten or more years of professional background in motion design, demonstrated through a comprehensive portfolio of 3D and 2D mastery.
Advanced proficiency in industry-standard 3D software such as Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Blender, including lighting, texturing, and world-building.
Advanced proficiency in 2D motion tools like After Effects, showing deep command of timing, composition, and finishing details.
Demonstrated history of developing and documenting comprehensive motion systems or brand guidelines.
Ability to pivot between high-craft brand initiatives and fast-paced product, UI, and social deliverables.
Proven background in art-directing or mentoring fellow designers, animators, and external production partners.
Practical fluency with artificial intelligence tooling within a modern creative practice.
Excellent communication skills for explaining creative concepts to leadership, internal groups, and external collaborators.

Nice to Have

Exposure to procedural workflows and scripting using expressions, Houdini VEX, or Python.

Skills and Tools

3D Design and Animation (Cinema 4D, Houdini, Blender)
2D Motion Graphics (After Effects)
Motion Systems and Brand Guidelines
AI Creative Tooling and Workflows
Python, Houdini VEX, and Expressions
Art Direction and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Salary and Benefits

Mercury provides a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, equity through stock options or RSUs, and benefits. New hire base salary offers vary based on experience, expertise, geographic region, and internal equity. Target base salaries for US employees in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, or Seattle range from $189,400 to $236,700 USD. Target base salaries for US employees outside of those specific metropolitan areas range from $170,400 to $213,000 USD. For Canadian employees across any location, the target base salary range is $179,000 to $223,700 CAD.

About the Company

Mercury is a financial technology company that builds banking products for businesses and individuals. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. The organization fosters an inclusive environment and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Mercury careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.

Skills and tech stack

Python

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Staff Motion Designer - 3D role?

This position is available in San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or as a remote position within Canada or the United States.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Candidates must have 10+ years of professional experience in motion design with a robust portfolio showcasing 3D and 2D mastery.

What software proficiency is needed for the 3D aspects of the job?

Advanced proficiency in 3D tools such as Cinema 4D, Houdini, or Blender is required, along with experience in lighting, texturing, and world-building.

What are the salary ranges for this role in the United States?

For employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area, the base salary ranges from $189,400 to $236,700 USD. For US employees outside these locations, the base salary ranges from $170,400 to $213,000 USD.

What is the salary range for Canadian employees?

The target base salary for Canadian employees in any location ranges from $179,000 to $223,700 CAD.

How do I apply for the Staff Motion Designer position?

You can apply directly on the official Mercury careers website.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Mercury careers page.

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