Job Title: Senior UI/UX Designer Work Locations: Chicago, IL 60661 / Peoria, IL 61629 / Broomfield, CO 80021 Work Model: Hybrid Note: The role will require more frequent onsite presence in Peoria, IL . Work Auth: All Vis…
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Motion Designer jobs in Chicago, IL
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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Linqia is a leading independent influencer marketing agency. Leveraging our AI-powered proprietary technology platform, Resonate, we work with some of the world’s leading brands, including Albertsons, Danone, and Bayer,…
Job Title: UI/UX Designer 4 Location: Chicago, IL / Peoria, IL / Denver, CO Remote/Hybrid Let's create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consu…
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…
$97.6k - $146.4k
complex problems. Our multidisciplinary teams of strategists, designers, and technologists excel in research and discovery, experience... ...Adobe Creative Suite Experience with prototyping tools and/or motion design is…
$106.9k - $147k
and enhancing the UI/UX layer of Humana's Enterprise Data Governance Platform and Control Plane. This role will contribute to the design and development of modern, scalable applications that integrate with data governanc…
Senior Brand ManagerJob DescriptionJoin the team behind iconic brands like Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Kotex, Poise, Depend, and Kimberly-Clark Professional At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, g…
$87.6k - $126.9k
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate…
Industry/SectorNot ApplicableSpecialismDesignManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs an Experience Designer (Visual and Product) - Manager in Commercial Technology & Innovation, you will focus o…
a variety of programming languages and frameworks for both front-end and back-end development.Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other developers to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality…
We are seeking an experienced UX Designer to create intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital experiences across web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will combine strong UX and visual design skills with an…
$150k - $190k
toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What you'll do: NinjaTrader's growing Design organization is seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and creative Staff UX Product Designer. Y…
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What motion designers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$35 | $54k–$73k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Senior | $50–$67 | $103k–$140k |
Adjusted for the Chicago 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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