$26.4 - $29.8 per hour
the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER The TEGNA Design Tank in Denver, Colorado is in search of a talented Motion G…
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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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$21 - $25 per hour
The application deadline for this position is Sep 4, 2026 Pay Range $21 — $25 USD Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their f…
expanding our team to help accelerate our growth and take FusionAuth to the next level. Job Summary We\'re looking for a Senior UX Designer who sees complexity as a design challenge, not a given. You\'ll be the design vo…
$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…
$75k - $115k
into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact Jacobs seeks a Graphic Designer to join our Strategic Pursuits Creative Solutions team to support proposals and sales work. The Graphic Designer will be...
over 30 suppliers, roughly 14 million cases per year, and nearly 400 employees. The Headlines: In the position of Graphic Designer working in Denver, CO , you will be responsible for creating imaginative, eye-catching si…
$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…
experience is vital to our business. Our CEO is effectively our chief customer experience officer. Our first dedicated User Experience Designer will report directly to the CEO. Together you will work with our customers,…
$31 per hour
Job Description: We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our printing company, 111 Sign, Inc. The ideal candidate will design and prepare artwork for a variety of print products, including…
Job Description Job Description Senior UI/UX Designer Render's singular focus is best summarised by our purpose; continuously innovate and evolve technology to build networks better and connect communities . Render's geo…
$50k - $55k
NOTICE OF OPENING: Outdoor Sportsman Group LOCATION: Centennial, CO; Remote DEPARTMENT: OSG Digital REPORTS TO: Director CANDIDATE POOL: Internal/External Candidates APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled TO APPLY: CLICK HER…
$146k - $222k
a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy . About Design at Gusto: Product Design at Gusto is made up of over 80 creative, collaborative people…
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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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