$68k - $83k
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions... ...’ll fit right in. THE ROLE SharkNinja is looking for a Senior Motion Designer,…
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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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and more. We're growing fast and looking for great people to join us. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for a freelance Motion Designer to help bring our clients' biggest ideas to life in motion. This is a project-base…
Studio (aka VIS). The ‘VIS’ team is FOX Entertainment’s in-house design agency – combining the disciplines of design, animation,... ...visuals for FOX’s marketing efforts - and we are looking for a motion graphics focuse…
contracts. If you are interested in working with us, we encourage you to apply and share your profile. The Nuke Compositor / Motion Designer produces high-quality visual work for advertising, branded content and experien…
$75k - $100k
Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 4 years in a row. PragerU is looking for a talented and versatile Sr. Graphic/ Motion Designer to join our high-impact creative team. This role is a great fit for someone w…
$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…
$76k - $83k
applications must be submitted through our official website ( monks.com/careers ). About the Role We're looking for a talented Motion Designer to create engaging digital content, campaigns, and assets for a variety of br…
$45 - $70 per hour
create immersive campaigns that connect brands and entertainment properties with audiences in meaningful ways. We are seeking a Motion Designer who can bring bold ideas to life through dynamic, visually compelling conten…
$122.6k - $171.8k
Riot VFX Artists design and implement the sleek, dynamic and dramatic special effects that add atmosphere and depth to gameplay, enabling... ...prototyping environments. Experience creating in-game motion graphics assets…
$1,600 - $2,000 per month
workflows, is highly valued. Attention to Detail: You have an eye for the “small things”—the micro-expressions, the secondary motion of clothing, and the precise timing that separates good animation from great animation.…
significant annual expenditures, ranging from grants and gifts to private investments and operational costs. They are seeking a UX/UI Designer to own the end-to-end design of complex, data-intensive enterprise applicatio…
replace it — and we're looking for people who are already exploring what's possible. We’re looking for a full-time Video Editor & Motion Designer with strong traditional craft who is actively experimenting with AI and em…
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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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