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Job Description Bossette Hair in Houston, TX is looking for one Graphic Designer to join our 6-person strong team. We are located on 2323 S Voss Rd 330. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and reliable. Responsi…
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Motion Designer jobs in Houston, TX
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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$24–$61/hr
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$81k
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supportive team, the client has strong understanding of what is User Experience. Responsibilities Own UX design process on a complex project with a high-load interface. Conduct stakeholder workshops and requirements...
Journeyswithjanine is seeking a Remote Travel Advisor to help clients organize travel experiences. The role focuses on assisting with bookings, providing travel guidance, and managing client communications. The ideal can…
Uniting Holding is seeking a UX-focused web designer in Houston, Texas, to create visually impactful website wireframes and mockups. Your role will include planning user interactions, designing layouts, and documenting u…
Perform video editing, color correction, audio mixing, transitions, motion graphics, and visual effects. Create short-form and long-... ...platforms and aspect ratios. Collaborate with writers, designers, marketers, and…
We are looking for a motivated Senior User Experience Designer to help create and deliver market-leading digital products for the energy industry. This role requires extensive collaboration with Design, Engineering and P…
providers of products and services to the global energy industry. About the Role Halliburton is seeking a Principal Product Designer to help define and drive the next generation of user experiences across its portfolio o…
ReVisionz is currently looking for experienced Smart 3D Electrical Designers to support us on a U.S. nuclear project. The work involves converting existing Structural Revit models into Smart 3D. This role is expected to…
Hey! I am looking for Editors for my Recap / Iceberg Channel in the "disturbing things" niche. Requirements: -Premier Pro as Software -handle disturbing content (channel is about true crime after all) -learn quickly and…
innovative IT solutions and startup services. We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented, and highly skilled **Freelance Graphic Designer* * to join our team on a long-term basis. For us, a resume is secondary. What…
largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. About the Role Halliburton is seeking a Senior Product Designer to help design and scale user experiences across a portfolio of enterprise applica…
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We are seeking an experienced and highly creative VFX Artist to produce high-quality visual effects that integrate seamlessly with live-action and digital environments. The ideal candidate has strong artistic ability, te…
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What motion designers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$32 | $49k–$67k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $69k–$93k |
| Senior | $45–$61 | $93k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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