What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3D Video Animator position at AV?
Worker Type
Regular
Ummary
Job Description
We're looking for a versatile creative who can both build and finish — animating high-quality 3D content in Unreal Engine and taking projects all the way through post-production as a skilled video editor. You'll own the full pipeline from real-time scene creation to final cut, producing marketing videos and brand content that's polished at every stage.
Responsibilities
No Clearance
The Salary Range For This Role Is
$89,000 - $126,000
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required
Regular
Ummary
Job Description
We're looking for a versatile creative who can both build and finish — animating high-quality 3D content in Unreal Engine and taking projects all the way through post-production as a skilled video editor. You'll own the full pipeline from real-time scene creation to final cut, producing marketing videos and brand content that's polished at every stage.
Responsibilities
- Design and animate high-quality 3D sequences in Unreal Engine 5 for marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling.
- Build and maintain real-time scene environments, lighting setups, and post-processing pipelines optimized for marketing deliverables.
- Develop and animate 3D assets, motion graphics, and product visualizations in Cinema 4D, integrating them into Unreal Engine workflows.
- Edit and assemble marketing videos, product reels, social content, and brand films from raw footage and 3D renders through to final delivery.
- Handle color grading, audio mixing, and finishing in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
- Composite 3D renders with live-action footage, motion graphics, and visual effects using After Effects.
- Manage media organization, project files, and version control across edit projects.
- Work closely with the creative, brand, and marketing teams to translate briefs into compelling visual narratives end-to-end.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, hitting deadlines across both animation and editing workstreams.
- 3–5 years of professional experience spanning both 3D animation and video editing, with a portfolio or reel demonstrating both skill sets in marketing or commercial work.
- Hands-on proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 — particularly Sequencer, Lumen lighting, and real-time cinematic workflows.
- Working knowledge of Cinema 4D for motion graphics, asset creation, and animation, with output integrated into UE5 pipelines.
- Proficiency in Redshift rendering within Cinema 4D — including lighting, shading, materials, and optimizing render settings for marketing output
- Confident video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve, including color grading and audio finishing.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and Adobe After Effects for compositing 3D renders with live-action footage and motion graphics.
- Strong sense of visual storytelling, pacing, and camera craft across both 3D and editorial contexts.
- Ability to manage projects independently from brief to delivery, juggling multiple deadlines without losing quality.
- Experience shooting and directing video, not just editing — comfortable on a small production set.
- Knowledge of Houdini, Arnold, or Octane working on and rendering for Cinema 4D projects.
- Able to work in an office environment (Constant)
- Able to carry and move various production equipment and video/photography gear up to 25 lbs. (Occasional)
- Required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- Ability to travel to demonstrations, events, trade shows, and other activations (up to 15%)
- Flexible work schedule and overtime may be required periodically
- Preferably located within 50 miles of the Moorpark/Simi Valley offices
No Clearance
The Salary Range For This Role Is
$89,000 - $126,000
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
- 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
About AV
AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizenship required
Salary : $89,000 - $126,000