$112k - $187k
analyze data, share highlights and more. Ready to join us? YOUR ROLE We’re looking for a Senior User Experience (UX) Designer who’s passionate about building powerful digital experiences for high school coaches, athletes…
Design & Creative · Kansas City, MO
Motion Designer jobs in Kansas City, MO
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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$23–$59/hr
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$78k
Median, full-time
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Hybrid role in Earth City, MO Job TitleNew Product Industrial Designer Job #US20117 Requisition TypeRegular Function Product Development State/ProvinceMissouri CityKansas City Region US Posting Start DateAug-07-2...
graphics, digital ads, print, brand identity, presentations, and internal sales materials. You will also be expected to stay current on design trends, AI-powered design tools, and workflow efficiencies that keep our outp…
$50k - $70k
we deliver work for sports and entertainment businesses of all shapes and sizes all over the world. Join our team as a Motion Designer and bring your animation skills to the table! We're seeking a Motion Designer to crea…
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What motion designers earn in Kansas City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$31 | $47k–$64k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$89k |
| Senior | $43–$59 | $89k–$122k |
Adjusted for the Kansas City 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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Creative Director
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