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Motion Designer jobs in Cleveland, OH
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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$22–$58/hr
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: The Manufacturing Systems Full Stack Developer is responsible for the design, development, integration, implementation, and support of web-based application software in a full-stack environment. This individual will jo…
We don’t silo our areas of expertise. We combine advertising, communications, digital marketing, web infrastructure, visual design, multimedia and branding expertise to build holistic strategies to serve our clients acro…
$80k - $100k
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communiti…
employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commu…
INTERIOR DESIGNER LGA Partners, a leading architecture firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, is currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our award-winning team. As an Interior Designer, you will be responsible for lead…
applications, pricing, and implementation plans. ~Utilize internal resources, including experienced production resources, graphic design, installation, and outsourced vendor partners to effectively present a total soluti…
$50k - $53k
highest quality, furthering the reputation of the Cleveland Museum of Art as a standard in excellence. As part of the Exhibition, Design, and Publications Division, this position, on occasion, will provide additional gra…
Role Overview The Java Full Stack Developer to join our technology team at a leading retail bank. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade custom microservice applications using modern Ja…
Usability Analyst Rockwell Automation Cleveland, OH + Milwaukee, WI, USA Position Summary As a core member of the User Interaction Design team, responsible for defining direction and leading the organization in usability…
Senior UI Developer to join our Technology Enablement team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between world-class user interface design and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence. You will be responsible for building h…
Looking to break into sales, marketing, or business development? This is your chance. Our Professional Sales Development Program is designed for recent grads and early-career talent who want real-world experience, mentor…
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What motion designers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $46k–$63k |
| Mid level | $31–$42 | $64k–$87k |
| Senior | $42–$58 | $87k–$120k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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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