JUNIOR 3D MOTION DESIGNER (f/m/x)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Wiesbaden, München, Berlin, Prague

Hello
You live at one of our office locations (Wiesbaden/Berlin/Munich/Prague) and are eager to make objects and narratives come alive through captivating animation? Do you want to learn from experienced designers and help shape the future of mobility with internationally renowned brands through compelling visual storytelling? Let’s go! Apply now and hop on board as a Junior 3D Motion Designer!
What will you do? 
You will assist in exploring new visual experiences and learn to bring them to life by adding spatial and temporal elements, primarily through traditional 3D animation and post-production techniques, to enhance user experience. You'll contribute to innovative visual content for future mobility concepts, constantly learning and growing your skills in cinematic expression.

Your day-to-day will include:
  • Be a proactive learner and contributor within our great 20-person 3D Motion Design team. 
  • Learn and apply best practices to achieve high visual and technical standards for cutting-edge projects. 
  • Primarily focus on classic Motion Design using industry-standard tools like Cinema 4D and After Effects. 
  • Develop foundational skills in animation principles visual storytelling. 
  • Assist in creating high-quality animated design deliverables and presentations. 
  • Learn best practices for collaborating with clients, design leads, and engineering teams.
Who are you?
You possess a budding sense for design, a high willingness to learn, and a curiosity for creative animation and visual solutions that tell a story. You are a dedicated team player with a positive attitude, the ambition to continuously develop your skills, and a user-centric mindset to find excellent solutions for common success.
Here’s what we think you need to succeed in this role: 
  • A strong creative interest and a degree in design or comparable vocational training. 
  • Initial professional experience (approx. 1 year+) or a strong portfolio showcasing relevant 3D motion skills (e.g., character animation, product visualization, motion graphics). 
  • Must have: Foundational knowledge of Cinema 4D (Redshift) and After Effects. 
  • Nice to have: Basic software skills in Blender and an interest in Real-Time tools (Unity, Unreal, Rive, and/or Kanzi) for potential future integration. 
  • Interest in the Automotive Industry is a big plus. 
  • Location: Wiesbaden / Berlin / Munich / Prague area (2 days per week in the office required). 
  • Occasional national and international travel may be required, but is not mandatory. 
  • Fluency in German and good English is required.
Who are we?
icon incar is the leading design company in the automotive UX space. Our team of more than 100 people is specializing in product-focused solutions within the design and engineering departments of car and truck manufacturers. Our projects span from designing next-generation in-vehicle HMIs to creating show cars and defining entire immersive mobility experiences, integrating light, sound, haptics, and visual content inside and around the vehicle.
What’s in it for you?  
We know that our people are our greatest strength, and we are committed to continuously supporting their development - not only with skill trainings and an ongoing leadership development program. Mutual learning and collective success is our guiding principle. Being part of icon incar means joining icon group, which also gives insightful access and exchange with other ventures like banbutsu. With so much diversity in the team and work we do, it’s nearly impossible not to learn something new every day - whatever your role. 
 
It is our aim to support our employees in and out of the office. With flexible working hours, adaptive work from home protocol and sabbatical plans, we give our employees the chance to define their own authentic work-life balance. At regular company events and parties we celebrate and grow stronger as a team and to complete the happiness package, we support Urban Sports, have access to a host of discounts and deals for shopping and services and offer a company pension scheme.
 
With our centrally located offices in Berlin, Tokyo, Munich, Wiesbaden and Ingolstadt that come equipped with stocked kitchens and lounge areas, we hope you join us in our mission to designing a better future!
About us

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor. Applicants for U.S. based positions are generally required to be eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.  

 

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