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, we’ve been redefining live shows for over a decade—merging cutting-edge drone technology with imaginative artistry.
With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, small, precise, and safe drones that perform in the most demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds. The result? Sky Stories that inspire, captivate, and transform the sky into a canvas of imagination.
Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE, Nova Sky Stories works with the world’s leading brands, venues, and events.
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The Nova Sky Stories Utrecht 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 the passion for storytelling.
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.
As a Drone Sky Show Designer, you will be responsible for:
Ideate and conceptualize innovative 3D graphics, animations, and visual narrativesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to generate concept sketches, designs, and prototypesDevelop expressive 3D animations that convey a wide range of emotionsWork on the creation of drone shows, from the initial concept to designing and animating showElements and scenesDemonstrate ownership of your work and actively contribute creative ideas to enhance ourOfferings and processesCollaborate with our creative team to expand animation capacity by recruiting and managingExternal resources
You’ll Need To Have
3+ years of experience in 3D asset creation using Maxon Cinema 4DProficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and other digital art production toolsAbility to craft low-poly assets and experience working with MoGraph tools
How To Be Successful In This Role
Enthusiastic about the creative potential of drone technologyEffective communication skills to articulate ideas and collaborate within teamsStrong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approachCapacity to manage priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environmentHaving an efficient and structured workflowStrong drive to experiment and innovateQuick learner with agility in adapting design approachesA results-oriented, "can-do" attitude with a focus on creative solutionsAbility to provide and receive constructive, creative feedback across teamsWillingness to collaborate closely with team members, clients, and external partners
If you're ready to play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a company redefining storytelling in the sky, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help keep Nova Sky Stories flying high.