Design & Creative · Indianapolis, IN

Motion Designer jobs in Indianapolis, IN

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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$77k
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New Product Industrial Designer

Spectrum Brands · Indianapolis, IN

Hybrid role in Earth City, MO Job TitleNew Product Industrial Designer Job #US20117 Requisition TypeRegular Function Product Development State/ProvinceIndiana CityIndianapolis Region US Posting Start DateAug-07-2...

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Sr. Marketing Manager, Bryant Brand

Carrier World · Indianapolis, IN
$117.5k - $234.5k

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advanc…

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Web and Digital Marketing Specialist

State of Indiana · Indianapolis, IN
$53.22k

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive comp…

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Market Staffing Coordinator

ScionHealth · Indianapolis, IN

Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North is a 45-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physici…

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Designer

RJE Interiors · Indianapolis, IN · Full-time

RJE has an opening for a designer in our Indianapolis office. As a designer, you will be responsible for commercial furniture specifications. The role is full-time and on site. Reports to: design director Qualifications:…

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21GRAMS- Senior Copywriter

Real Chemistry · Carmel, IN · Full-time
$90k

Places to Work Profile here . We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real…

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Senior Design Assistant

Amanda Lantz Interiors · Carmel, IN · Full-time

Job Description: Senior Design Assistant Date Posted: July 21, 2026 *** THIS POSTION COULD BE IN PERSON, HYBRID OR REMOTE About Amanda Lantz Interiors Amanda Lantz Interiors creates inspired lifestyle interior designs fo…

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Graphic Designer and Project Manager

Catholic Concepts · Indianapolis, IN · Full-time

Submit your application through our website at catholicconcepts.com/careers Graphic Design & Project Manager (In-Person) Company: 4 Marks Printing (Part of Catholic Concepts) Location: Indianapolis, IN (In-Person) Schedu…

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Truss Designer

Gpac · Fishers, IN · Full-time
$60k - $70k

We just partnered with a local, leading building materials company and they're hunting for a skilled Truss Designer to join their growing team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Produces floor and roof truss placeme…

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SharePoint Analyst / SharePoint Consultant

Midwest Technology Partnership, LLC (MTP) · Indianapolis, IN

SharePoint Analyst / SharePoint Consultant . The ideal candidate will have experience managing and assessing SharePoint environments, designing and improving workflows, and supporting end-users in leveraging SharePoint f…

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What motion designers earn in Indianapolis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $22–$30 $46k–$63k
Mid level $31–$42 $65k–$88k
Senior $42–$58 $88k–$121k

Adjusted for the Indianapolis 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

01 Junior Motion Designer
02 Motion Designer
03 Senior Motion Designer
04 Motion Design Lead
05 Creative Director
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