directly to the State's digital accessibility goals by identifying and remediating barriers, implementing best practices in inclusive design, and supporting the Centers of Excellence service delivery model. This role dif…
Design & Creative · Nashville, TN
Motion Designer jobs in Nashville, TN
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.
86
Open roles today
$24–$62/hr
Typical pay range
$82k
Median, full-time
2
Fresh in this list
No email, no resume, no sign-up. Save any listing below and you start anonymously.
You're signed in. Saving a listing drops it straight into your pipeline.
01
Open motion designer roles
12 shown of 86 · sorted by freshness
web pages to meet ADA Level AA & WCAG 2.1 standards. Refine and optimize web content using plain language and user-centered design principles. Partner with cross-functional teams to modernize website structure and naviga…
$40 - $70 per hour
directly to the State s digital accessibility goals by identifying and remediating barriers, implementing best practices in inclusive design, and supporting the Centers of Excellence service delivery model. This role dif…
Bauer Entertainment Marketing ( is looking for a dynamic professional to support its graphic design initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in music, sports, entertainment,…
Company Summary: pH-D Feminine Health is a fast-growing, science-led women’s health company committed to making trusted and accessible solutions available to women everywhere. Since creating the boric acid suppository ca…
Graphic Designer Innovative and fast-paced marketing and communications firm in Nashville seeks a seasoned graphic designer to lead its creative services department. This is an in-person, contract-to-hire position. This…
someone with a YouTube-native style; quick, punchy edits, bold motion graphics, and a strong sense of pacing and retention. You’ll collaborate... ...creative flair: animations, transitions, music, and sound design to enh…
$80k - $115k
like you! Polsinelli has an immediate need for a Multimedia Designer in Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Denver or Kansas City. The Multimedia... .... This role balances strong graphic design fundamentals with motion design,…
$55k - $70k
GRAPHIC DESIGNER JOB SUMMARY The Graphic Designer is responsible for providing support to the Marketing Team by (1) developing and maintaining brand identity across digital and print platforms, (2) collaborating with the…
$70k - $80k
Environmental Graphics Sales Rep As a leader in the environmental graphics industry, with national and global clients, we are continuously growing and adding new talent to our skilled team. Currently we are looking to on…
graphics & signage Grow existing accounts and develop new leads Prepare quotes, proposals, and presentations Work with production/ design teams to meet client needs Hit and exceed sales targets What We're Looking For In…
$20 - $25 per hour
career, not just another job, then come join our team as a Graphic Designer / Production Specialist! As a Graphic Designer / Production... ...to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl…
02
What motion designers earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$33 | $50k–$68k |
| Mid level | $34–$46 | $70k–$95k |
| Senior | $46–$62 | $95k–$130k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
03
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
04
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.
05
Resume tips that move the needle
For motion designers specifically — generic advice costs you here
01
Put your reel link at the top and keep the reel under 60 seconds with your strongest work first.
02
Specify your role on each credited project, since motion work is often collaborative.
03
List renderer and 3D experience precisely, as studios search for specific tools like Cinema 4D or Blender.
04
Include platform experience, such as broadcast, social, or product UI motion, to match the studio's niche.
05
Note measurable results where they exist, like view-through or engagement improvements on animated ads.
06
Where this role goes
Typical progression
01
Junior Motion Designer
02
Motion Designer
03
Senior Motion Designer
04
Motion Design Lead
05
Creative Director
Ten quiet minutes a day
Applying for motion designer jobs in Nashville?
Robbi carries this page into your first day: your role, your city, your shift preference. Then it hands you a few small things each morning and keeps the pipeline honest.
Save what looks right here, then let Robbi hand you a few small things each morning and keep the follow-ups honest.
Start with this search
No email, no resume, no sign-up.
Open your tracker
Everything you saved is already there.