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Motion Designer jobs in Austin, TX
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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: Location: Austin, Texas Job Type: Contract Compensation Range: $60 - 65 per hour Cella is in search of a UX Production Designer to join the design strategy team at our client, a highly respected and well-known financia…
$100k - $145k
: Careers Category: UI / UX Design Careers location: Austin, TX, Bay Area, CA, Carlsbad, CA, Chicago, IL, Eugene, OR Connected Worker Type: Connected Requisition Id: R_110288 We are seeking a Lead Experience Designer to…
market, Bravas completes more than 3,400 residential and commercial projects across the U.S. every year. Working with homeowners, designers, architects, and builders. Bravas creates state-of-the-art smart home technology…
can take your career to the next level. Join us and be part of the play! Position Overview: We are looking for a Senior UX/UI Designer to join the Zynga Poker team. As a Senior Designer you’ll shape the end to end experi…
to the next level. Join us and be part of the play! Position Overview: We are looking for an outstanding Principal Experience Designer with deep knowledge of mobile game development, particularly prototyping. Our team is…
, you will lead end-to-end UX work for tools that connect users to ICON's construction technology, from discovery research through design handoff. You will run customer interviews, map complex workflows, build prototypes…
$60k - $72k
the strongest moments, cut the distractions, and build pacing that feels effortless - Raise every project through music, sound design, motion graphics, typography, and color - Keep creative quality consistent across ever…
$50 - $80 per hour
We are design partners in emerging technologies. We shape perception through compelling visual experiences. At Axis Digital Productions, we work with companies across the creative tech, games, aerospace, and robotics ind…
$880 per week
Job Summary Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also p…
HomeJob BankNorth America Software UI Designers Software UI Designers projekt202 Austin, TX, USA projekt202, a consortium of industry leading designers, user-experience experts and user-interface developers, is seeking A…
$18 per hour
Before we get into the job, we want you to know about UDSs to see if we are a great fit for you ! We are a subscription based design agency that helps businesses save time, save money, and scale fast. We are super transp…
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What motion designers earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$34 | $52k–$71k |
| Mid level | $36–$48 | $74k–$100k |
| Senior | $48–$65 | $100k–$136k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
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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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Motion Designer
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Senior Motion Designer
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Motion Design Lead
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