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Motion Designer jobs in New York, NY
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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$32–$83/hr
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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…
$85k - $160k
a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals. As a Motion & AI Video Designer (Via, Remix, Citymapper) , you’ll bring our brands and products to life th…
Job Description Shape motion design that brings brand experiences to life, making complex banking feel effortless for millions across digital channels. Job Summary Help define Chase’s motion design language and guide its…
$2,500 - $5,000 per month
internet for the founders backed by Sequoia, A16Z, and Khosla. Only apply if this feels embarrassingly accurate: We want the motion designer who re-exports at 2am because a single easing curve was off by three frames - a…
$62k - $85k
navigating a crisis, or persuading and mobilizing an audience, we don't just break through. We break new ground. We're hiring a designer who leans motion- forward but is equally comfortable with static design. This perso…
$92.8k - $127.6k
future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation. This Motion Designer sits at the center of a highly collaborative, social-first creative team, act…
$105k - $183k
team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma's platform helps teams bring ideas to life... ...can do that is through education. We're looking for a Motion Designer to joi…
$62.3k - $115.7k
but at the heart of our news operations is CNN —the world leader in journalism. We are currently seeking a high-caliber Motion Graphics Designer to join our New York team. This role is pivotal in transforming complex glo…
$60 - $70 per hour
Our client, a fast-growing digital media and entertainment company, is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Social-First Motion Designer/ Editor for a remote freelance/contract opportunity. This role will provide coverage for a se…
$95 - $140 per hour
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Product UI Designer to join a fast-growing design and digital studio working with ambitious global brands across digital products, platforms and experiences. This is an exciting opportun…
$130k - $145k
is the competitive advantage that drives performance, alpha, and market leadership. The Team We're looking for our first motion designer who can transform complex ideas and UI workflows into compelling visual stories. We…
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What motion designers earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Mid level | $44–$60 | $92k–$125k |
| Senior | $60–$83 | $125k–$172k |
Adjusted for the New York 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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