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Motion Designer jobs in Charlotte, NC
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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We are seeking Graphic Designers for ongoing and future opportunities in the Charlotte, NC market. Candidates should have experience creating engaging visual content across digital and print materials while maintaining b…
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead UX/UI Designer to lead the design strategy, user experience, and accessibility initiatives for enterprise applications. This role will partner closely with business stakehol…
$96.8k - $145.2k
Req ID:390739NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are cu…
$65 per hour
provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were…
structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces w…
infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.HDR is currently seeking an entry-level Substation Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals…
Senior UX Product Designer — Advisor TechnologyJoin a growing UX team focused on evolving client-centered digital experiences for financial professionals. In this role, you will work closely with UX Strategists, Product…
you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating str…
$73.8k - $101.4k
a unit within the Content division of ESPN. Our staff comprises Motion Graphics, Edit, Visual Storytelling, Production Enhancements and... ...Studio include; Video Editors, Post Editors, Producer Editors, Sound Design, G…
Accomplishments from the work)The AI Discoverability Pod establishes a coordinated operating model, bringing together content, technology, design, corporate communications, and other functions to execute work across prio…
$171.6k - $338.3k
all skill areas below:Hands-on experience in full stack software development across frontend and backend technologies.Experience designing, developing, deploying, implementing, or supporting AI, Generative AI, or Agentic…
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What motion designers earn in Charlotte
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$32 | $49k–$67k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $69k–$93k |
| Senior | $45–$61 | $93k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Charlotte 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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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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