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Boston Dynamics · 9 hours ago

Digital Marketing Animator

Greater Boston

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Digital Animator to join their dynamic Marketing team. This role will focus on creating stunning animations that showcase the movement and capabilities of their robots, while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with brand tone.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Create high-quality animation content with in house software for robot performances, dances, emotes, customer animation-as-a-service packages, and general marketing usage

Generate timelines, animatics, graphics, layout maps, and any other assets to help visualize project scope and development, plus help conduct reliability robustness testing

Work closely with the Creative Director, Product Marketing, and Engineering to translate real robot behaviors into engaging and realistic animations for digital and video content across channels (web, social, events, etc.)

Leverage internal and external tools (including robot models and motion data) to create both stylized and accurate movement

Support storytelling around new product features, software capabilities, and use cases

Optimize & streamline creative process for building animated content across various platforms, ensuring visual consistency and technical performance

Maintain an organized animation pipeline that supports version control, feedback loops, and rapid iteration

Occasionally assist with motion graphics or visual effects for broader marketing campaigns

Qualification

Digital animation3D riggingBlenderMayaCinema 4DUnityUnreal EngineMotion capture dataRobotic animationTechnical mindsetStorytellingProject managementCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, Digital Media, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

5+ years of professional experience in digital animation, ideally within a tech, robotics, gaming, or product-centric environment

Strong portfolio showcasing both character and mechanical animation; robotic or procedural animation is a big plus

Proficiency in tools such as Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, or equivalent. Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or ROS-based visualizers a strong advantage

Experience working with motion capture data, FBX files, and skeletal rigs

A technical mindset with comfort working with engineers and robot telemetry or simulation data

Strong storytelling instincts, with a passion for making complex systems approachable and engaging

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to travel when required for animation project execution