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Design & Creative · Charlotte, NC
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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$24–$61/hr
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and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment. The Role AXS is seeking a Product Designer to join our Carbonhouse team in Charlotte, NC. Carbonhouse builds the digital inf…
Advertising (AOA), the 4 th largest and largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer responsible for assisting in the development of creative concepts using state of th…
$96.9k - $176.2k
for this opportunity. Requisition #: 76394 The Role at a Glance We are excited to bring on a Senior User Experience Designer to our Retail and Distribution IT team to work in one of our key city locations. As the Senior…
and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar. Job Summary At Compass Group, design is more than making things look good. It is a strategic tool that helps us tell powerful…
Beliefs and our Code. RESPONSIBILITIES Create high-quality designs for weekend experiences, sermon series, digital content, social... ...a non-profit environment or ministry setting Knowledge of motion design or animatio…
$60k - $95k
each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”. Job Summary: The Graphic Designer or Senior Graphic Designer will utilize their creativity and understanding of our marke…
production processes, including editing, color grading, and sound design, to ensure high-quality deliverables Build and maintain... ...production and broadcast environments Experience working with motion graphics, animat…
$87.12k - $181.5k
States (US). Senior Actimize IFM Developer Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Actimize IFM Developer to design, develop, and enhance the NICE Actimize Integrated Fraud Management (IFM) platform. In thi…
Sonic Automotive operates franchised dealerships coast-to-coast. We also represent over 20 different automotive brands with the majority of our dealerships being luxury and import brands. We are an industry-leading autom…
Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM . JOB OVERVIEW: As a Production Designer at LIVE·TEAM, you'll play an important role in bringing creative ideas to life by…
Alliance Animal Health is seeking a Brand Manager to lead and grow the PriorityPet Urgent Care (PPUC) brand, with a focus on B2B veterinarian recruitment marketing, increasing brand awareness and consideration, and gener…
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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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