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Motion Designer jobs in Columbus, 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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$23–$60/hr
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ideas into reality.You Are: An experienced OneStream Senior Developer with deep platform expertise and the ability to lead technical design and delivery of complex OneStream XF implementations. You mentor junior develope…
various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.Job responsibilitiesExecutes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or…
that resonate with customers and end users. Foster a culture of continuous learning as you mentor and coach junior researchers and designers and bring your thought leadership and expertise to the team.As an Experience Re…
services and secure, well-documented APIs to meet organizational needs.Enhance database development practices, focusing on schema design, indexing, normalization, and query optimization.Software Developer Key Responsibil…
Become a member of a team where you can contribute significantly to shaping the future of a world-renowned and influential company. Among top performers, you can make a direct and meaningful impact.As a Senior Lead Softw…
solutions that advance businesses and careers. You’ll join an inspiring and curious team of technologists dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes i…
Strong Application Development work experience - Agile environment preferredSolid application design, coding, testing, maintenance and debugging skills Experience with Junit and Cucumber testing.Experience with APM Monit…
minute Teams interviews for introductory purposes, but the full interviews will be onsite. Requires onsite every 3rd day at the designated office location. Responsibilities # Participate in meetings with stakeholders, bu…
9-5 job). Main Requirements: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or similar tools Design graphics for marketing materials including brochures, event flyers, and digital ads Create brand…
We are the #1 fastest-growing private company in Columbus, Ohio, by Inc. 5000, and one of the top and youngest financial planning firms in the country. Peak has grown from one team member to over 60 team members in just…
Roles and Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Oracle PL/SQL applications, database objects, and business logic. Develop and maintain packages, procedures, functions, triggers, and complex SQL queries. Perform…
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What motion designers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$31 | $48k–$65k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Senior | $43–$60 | $90k–$124k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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Creative Director
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