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Motion Designer jobs in Detroit, MI
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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options that align with modern corporate ESG goals. Uncapped Earning Potential : Build a lucrative pipeline backed by full internal design, project management, and global fulfillment teams. Several technology and print s…
$85k - $95k
At Superfeet, we’re Designed for movement. Built to change lives. That’s not just our mission, it’s the energy we bring to everything we do. As Product Designer, you will lead product design for Superfeet product concept…
Enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, scalable way in the Force.com platform. Design and develop critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas to supp…
Collaborating with software development teams to ensure that reliability and scalability considerations are incorporated into the software design and implementation.Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for p…
development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment and ongoing maintenance. Your role will involve working closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and software engineers to transform concepts into functi…
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better, you'll have…Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degreeExperience in off-road chassis / shock design and tuning including position sensitive dampers Knowledge of controls system theory…
Make an impact with NTT DATAJoin a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society.…
Technology Effectiveness, part of Accenture's Technology Strategy & Transformation Organization. We rebuild how large enterprises define, design and govern software, and we design and implement the agentic software and p…
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reliability, and modernize engineering operations. As a Senior Consultant in Engineering Foundry, AI & E/EaaS - DevOps, you will support the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud, automation, and platform eng…
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We are seeking an experienced SAP & Cloud Integration Technical Lead to lead the architecture, design, development, and support of enterprise integrations across SAP revenue accounting, compliance, billing, middleware, a…
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What motion designers earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $46k–$63k |
| Mid level | $31–$42 | $65k–$88k |
| Senior | $42–$58 | $88k–$121k |
Adjusted for the Detroit 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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