Shape motion design that brings brand experiences to life, making complex banking feel effortless for millions across digital channels. Job SummaryAs a Motion Designer/Animator within Chase's Digital Customer Experience…
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Motion Designer jobs
Brings static visuals to life with animation, creating title sequences, explainer videos, UI motion, and social content using tools such as After Effects and Cinema 4D.
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$24–$62/hr
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What motion designers earn in the US
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$33 | $50k–$68k |
| Mid level | $34–$46 | $70k–$95k |
| Senior | $46–$62 | $95k–$130k |
National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.
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Open roles across the US
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$136k - $187k
future of professional services is being written today — and we’re just getting started.Role OverviewHarvey is hiring a Senior Motion Designer to define how motion shows up across Harvey’s brand, product storytelling, la…
partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/Department: Senior Motion Designer/ Digital MarketingWe're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join our…
waterfront office in San Francisco. We care about creativity: our team includes musicians, designers, visual artists, and engineers. THIS ROLE We’re looking for a Motion Designer to create launch videos, product demos, b…
$26.4 - $29.8 per hour
streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. The TEGNA Design Tank in Denver, Colorado is in search of a talented Motion Graphic Designer , with strong 3D or editing to…
$55 - $59 per hour
A leading entertainment company is hiring a Motion Designer III to support Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video. This temp role is based on-site and focuses on creating dynamic motion graphic content for campaigns and plat…
Motion Graphics Designer is a remote review track for evaluating AI outputs across motion graphics designer creative review workflows. Reviewers grade craft, constraints, and tooling adherence; flag production-readiness…
create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Job Description The Bravo Creative team is seeking a Motion Designer with strong graphic design skills to create premium motion design for 360 promotional…
Volunteer: Motion Graphics Designer, Video Team - This is a remote role (within the US) * Fraud and phishing warning * If you are reading this away from the WeVote site, please apply directly via our volunteering portal/…
MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER (PRODUCT & EDITORIAL CONTENT) Company: The Global Talent Co. Location: Remote Department: Creative ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Motion Graphics Designer to join ou…
We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to create intuitive, user-centered experiences for AI-powered applications, AI agents, employee portals, and digital workplace solutions. The role will collaborate closely with the GenAI t…
$140k - $165k
responsibility, and help define the future of AI-native content operations, you’ll do your best work here. The Role As a Senior Motion Designer at Gradial, you'll bring our product to life through motion. You'll create p…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Adobe After EffectsAnimation principlesCinema 4D or BlenderStoryboardingTypography in motionVideo editing basicsLottie and UI motionTime management
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your reel. Which shots are you proudest of?
Know your reel cold, including what you personally animated versus team work. Point to specific timing or easing choices you made.
How do you approach a project when the brief is just a script and a deadline?
Describe moving from script to style frames to storyboard to animatic, and getting sign-off at each stage to avoid rework.
How do you use the classic principles of animation in your work?
Give concrete examples, such as anticipation and follow-through in a logo sting, rather than reciting the list.
Tell me about optimizing motion for different platforms.
Mention aspect ratios, duration limits, silent autoplay, and file size, and how you adapt one concept across formats.
How do you handle a round of feedback that asks for major timing changes late in a project?
Show calm process: precomps and organized project files that make changes cheap, plus honest conversation about schedule impact.
Have you worked with developers on UI motion or Lottie exports?
If yes, describe the handoff details, like easing curves and performance limits. If not, show you understand why constraints exist.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For motion designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Put your reel link at the top and keep the reel under 60 seconds with your strongest work first.
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Specify your role on each credited project, since motion work is often collaborative.
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List renderer and 3D experience precisely, as studios search for specific tools like Cinema 4D or Blender.
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Include platform experience, such as broadcast, social, or product UI motion, to match the studio's niche.
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Note measurable results where they exist, like view-through or engagement improvements on animated ads.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Junior Motion Designer
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Motion Designer
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Senior Motion Designer
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Motion Design Lead
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Creative Director
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Motion Designer jobs by city
RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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