$88k - $158k
We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . Target’s Global UX team is a group of design, content, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts, with a passion for…
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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$98k - $176k
bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . Target’s Global UX team is a group of design, content, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts, with a passion for im…
$75.4k - $135.7k
We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. Target’s Global UX team is a group of design, content, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts, with a passion for…
$73k - $132k
joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. A role with the Design team means a big opportunity to start from scratch and create something truly origin…
$98k - $176k
We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. Target's Global UX team is a group of design, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts focused on improving and inno…
$98k - $176k
bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . Target's Global UX team is a group of designers, content strategists, researchers, and accessibility practitioners passionate about…
$132k - $238k
everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here . Target UX is a group of design, content, research, and accessibility practitioners and experts, with a passion fo…
$120k - $170k
professional development. Responsibilities Create original illustrations for products and marketing materials Collaborate with the design team to develop cohesive visual concepts Participate in brainstorming sessions to…
$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…
$105.6k - $144k
responsible for creating stunning visual effects that enhance our marketing campaigns and product presentations. You will work closely with designers and marketing teams to produce high-quality visuals that engage our au…
$96k - $134.4k
creativity and professional development. Responsibilities Create high-quality animations and motion graphics for various marketing materials Collaborate with the design team to conceptualize and develop visual content En…
$105k - $144.4k
Description Arrowwood Heart is looking for a creative and passionate Graphic Designer to join our innovative team. This full-time, remote position is based in Minneapolis and presents a fantastic opportunity for entry-le…
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What motion designers earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, 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
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Motion Designer
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Motion Design Lead
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