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Create Mesmerizing Sky Stories with Nova Sky Stories
DRONE SKY STORY DESIGNER
Location: Boulder, Colorado or Remote, USA
ABOUT NOVA SKY STORIES:
Nova Sky Stories empowers artists and producers to bring awe to live audiences around the world. As the global leaders of drone entertainment, Nova Sky Stories has been advancing drone entertainment for over a decade with a veteran team of artists and engineers. Nova prioritizes safety by developing lightweight, small, precise drones and optimizes reliability to seamlessly fly in urban areas, extreme temperatures, and high winds. Through the seamless fusion of technology and artistry, Nova transforms drone performances into breathtaking Sky Stories that capture hearts and minds. With offices across the USA and Europe, Nova Sky Stories is an international company working with the world’s greatest venues, brands, and events. Follow Nova across social media @NovaSkyStories.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
We are seeking a talented and imaginative Drone Sky Story Designer to contribute their expertise in designing and orchestrating captivating drone light shows. As an integral member of our team, you'll collaborate with skilled professionals to bring imaginative concepts to life through drone displays that astonish and inspire audiences. Your creative flair, combined with your experience in 3D design, will shape unforgettable experiences for our audiences.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ideate and conceptualize innovative 3D graphics, animations, and visual narratives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate concept sketches, designs, and prototypes
- Develop expressive character animations that convey a wide range of emotions
- Over time, lead the creation of complete drone shows, overseeing the process from initial concept to final animation before flight
- Demonstrate ownership of your work and actively contribute creative ideas to enhance our offerings and processes
- Collaborate with our creative team to expand animation capacity by recruiting and managing external resources
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of experience in 3D asset creation using software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, and C4D
- Proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects, and other digital art production tools
- 1+ years of experience in rigging and animating characters or objects
- Proven ability to choreograph and synchronize animation to music and/or live performance
WHAT DEFINES YOU:
- Enthusiastic about the creative potential of drone technology
- Effective communication skills to articulate ideas and collaborate within teams
- Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach
- Capacity to manage priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Quick learner with agility in adapting design approaches
- A results-oriented, "can-do" attitude with a focus on creative solutions
- Ability to provide and receive constructive, creative feedback across teams
- Willingness to collaborate closely with team members, clients, and external partners
If you're ready to elevate drone shows into imaginative Sky Stories that ignite the skies and captivate audiences, we invite you to join the Nova Sky Stories team. Your passion for creative innovation, your strong drive and your ‘get shit done’ attitude will thrive in our dynamic and collaborative environment. Apply now and be part of a team that brings dreams to life through the art of drone storytelling.