Drone Sky Show Designer / 3D Expert

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Who we are:

At Nova Sky Stories, we empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. As the global leader in 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 breath-taking 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.

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The Nova Sky Stories Munich team is a passionate group of people with a hands-on approach collaborating closely to keep improving and bring awe to live audiences. As part of Nova Sky Stories, we work together with other Nova designers and colleagues around the world. Sharing creativity, technical knowledge and passion for storytelling.

About this role:

We are seeking a talented and imaginative Drone Sky Show 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.

As a Drone Sky Show Designer, you\’ll be responsible for:

• Ideate and conceptualize innovative 3D graphics, animations, and visual narratives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate concept sketches, designs, and prototypes
• Develop expressive 3D animations that convey a wide range of emotions
• Work on the creation of drone shows, from the initial concept to designing and animating show elements and scenes
• Demonstrate ownership of your work and actively contribute creative ideas to enhance our offerings and processes

You\’ll need to have:

• 3+ years of experience in 3D asset creation using 3ds Max, Maxon Cinema 4D , Maya or Blender
• 1+ years of experience in rigging and animating characters or objects
• Proven ability to choreograph and synchronize animation to music and/or live performance
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and other digital art production tools
• Ability to craft low-poly assets and experience working with After Effects

What we are looking for:

• 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
• Possessing an efficient and structured workflow
• Strong drive to experiment and innovate
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt design approaches
• 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.