$65k - $75k
Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row. PragerU is looking for a talented and versatile Motion Graphic Designer to join our high-impact creative team. This role is a great fit for someo…
Design & Creative · Los Angeles, CA
Motion Designer jobs in Los Angeles, CA
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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$29–$76/hr
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$65 - $67 per hour
~ Job Title: UI/ UX Designer 5 - Sr. Product Designer ~ Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly ~ Fully Onsite ~ Experience designing for TV... ...focused environment. Top Skills UI/UX design Prototype Motion Key Responsibilities: E…
animation, including weight, anticipation, and impact. Also working to expand our current content pipeline, you will collaborate with designers and artists to develop new features and technologies. Your craft expertise w…
$157k - $235k
-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.The Product Design team is a small but influential team that steers the future of the core Snapchat a…
$103k - $128.6k
The New BusinessMarket Development Manager (MDM) for CA manages the business development process in their respective region of the country. The goal of which is to efficiently and systematically increase Ace’s market sha…
$55 - $59 per hour
A leading entertainment company is hiring a Motion Designer III to support Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video. This temp role is based on-site and focuses on creating dynamic motion graphic content for campaigns and plat…
$70 - $90 per hour
creativity and imagination. ABOUT THE ROLE Suno’s growth runs on paid social, and paid social runs on creative. This is a hands-on motion design role for someone who builds motion that stops the scroll on Instagram, Face…
$130k - $150k
Malbon is looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer to join our team! This role will report to our VP, Digital and will be based at our Malbon... ...never dilute the experience Brand-Forward Experience & Motion Design Design e…
$69.1 - $86.4 per hour
This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner, Yoh Enterprise Solutions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is a hybrid / onsite position. For near…
Job Overview Job Summary We are seeking a talented and user-obsessed UI/UX Designer to create intuitive, engaging, and visually compelling digital experiences. In this role, you will lead the design process from concept…
shots from blocking to final polish Deliver work on time while maintaining the studio’s quality standards Process and refine motion capture data in Maya to support character performances Participate in review sessions an…
and adapt animations between different skeletons Work with motion capture data, cleanup, and retargeting Create and maintain Control... ...in networked gameplay Collaborate with animators, game designers, and programmers…
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What motion designers earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$40 | $61k–$83k |
| Mid level | $41–$56 | $85k–$116k |
| Senior | $56–$76 | $116k–$159k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles 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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