Design & Creative · Minneapolis, MN

Motion Designer jobs in Minneapolis, MN

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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$25–$64/hr
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$84k
Median, full-time
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OneStream Senior Developer

Accenture · Minneapolis, MN

ideas into reality.You Are: An experienced OneStream Senior Developer with deep platform expertise and the ability to lead technical design and delivery of complex OneStream XF implementations. You mentor junior develope…

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Software Engineer II

Planet Pharma · Minneapolis, MN

working with motivated, diverse, and knowledgeable development teams to deliver world-class products. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and documenting software for the next generation of Neur…

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ERP/CRM Developer

Robert Half · Minneapolis, MN

We are looking for a Business Central Developer to support the design, customization, and enhancement of enterprise platform solutions. This role focuses on building scalable functionality, translating business needs int…

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Lead Graphic Designer

US Bank · Minneapolis, MN
$81.52k - $95.9k

polished, production-ready assets. You'll partner closely with designers, writers, strategists, project managers, and marketing stakeholders... ...Express, Adobe Firefly, and AI-powered production tools.Basic motion grap…

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SharePoint Consultant

Robert Half · Minneapolis, MN

governance, standards, and best practices.Assess opportunities to consolidate and organize content across sites, libraries, and teams. Design scalable information architecture, metadata, and document management strategie…

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Senior UX Researcher, Mixed Methods

onX · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$154k

anyone asks, challenge assumptions, and help shape product strategy and priorities. Build close, trusted relationships with Product, Design, and other partners from day one — understanding their goals and context well en…

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UX Researcher

Dahl Consulting · Minneapolis, MN · Temporary
$67 - $90 per hour

untangling workflow challenges, and can transform user insights into actionable recommendations that influence product strategy and design decisions. The position requires a strong understanding of enterprise ecosystems,…

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UX/Web Design Strategist

Instrumental Group · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time

Remote | Full-Time Instrumental is looking for a UX Design Strategist to join our team and help create thoughtful, high-performing digital experiences for our clients. You’ll blend UX strategy, web design, and creativity…

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3D Animator

Arrowwood Heart · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$90k - $160k

retail content that elevate our online presence and enhance the customer shopping journey. Working alongside a supportive team of designers and marketers, you'll contribute to projects that directly influence brand perce…

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3D Modeler

Arrowwood Heart · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$90k - $160k

pipeline, creating accurate and visually compelling 3D models that support e-commerce listings, promotional campaigns, and internal design reviews. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help shape how our…

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New Product Industrial Designer

Spectrum Brands · Minneapolis, MN

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

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Graphic Designer

Royal Bank of Canada · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$60.5k - $104.5k

Job Description What is the opportunity? As a Graphic Designer for RBC Global Asset Management, you will be part of the creative... ...trends, tools, and technologies - including our web framework, motion graphics, anima…

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What motion designers earn in Minneapolis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$33 $51k–$69k
Mid level $34–$47 $71k–$97k
Senior $47–$64 $97k–$133k

Adjusted for the Minneapolis 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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