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Motion Designer jobs in Denver, CO
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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$26–$69/hr
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$91k
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$98.5k - $206.8k
dynamic program; you will bring your software development experience and perspective to work within a multi disciplined agile team in designing, developing, and maintaining next generation mission management applications…
in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and…
$210k - $247k
recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.About the role We’re looking for a Staff Product Designer to join our Growth team and work with us to achieve our ambitious goals f…
$120k - $180k
with locations including Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver. The Backend Engineer will design, build, and maintain backend services, APIs, and cloud‑integrated capabilities tha…
$140k - $176k
Persistent, and Empathetic. Your role You are a connector. You are a builder. You work at the edge of what's possible with AI and design. You restlessly push yourself to get better and lift your team along with you. If t…
$26.4 - $29.8 per hour
streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. The TEGNA Design Tank in Denver, Colorado is in search of a talented Motion Graphic Designer , with strong 3D or editing to…
during the interview process. About the Opportunity Brand design is how Gusto earns trust, builds recognition and insight, and makes... ...to typography, from color and composition to illustration, motion. These aren't f…
does the rest: taking the action, answering the question, or bringing in a human expert when the stakes are high. As a Product Designer on HRX, you'll shape these AI-native experiences end to end, in a domain where getti…
$171.9k - $300.8k
innovation in our products. We are looking for a Senior Staff Product Designer (Design Technology & Craft Lead) to serve as an elite, hands-on craft visionary bridging advanced visual design, fluid motion choreography, a…
$146k - $183k
does the rest: taking the action, answering the question, or bringing in a human expert when the stakes are high. As a Product Designer on HRX, you'll shape these AI-native experiences end to end, in a domain where getti…
$146k - $183k
fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process. About Design at Gusto: Design at Gusto is made up of over 80 creative, collaborative people wh…
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What motion designers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$36 | $55k–$75k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $77k–$105k |
| Senior | $50–$69 | $105k–$143k |
Adjusted for the Denver 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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