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Motion Designer jobs in Phoenix, AZ
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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analyze data, share highlights and more. Ready to join us? YOUR ROLE We’re looking for a Senior User Experience (UX) Designer who’s passionate about building powerful digital experiences for high school coaches, athletes…
work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc. Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their…
marketing material Create components for marketing packages REQUIREMENTS ~ Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field ~1+ years of equivalent, relevant work experience PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS…
its vision for a freer America, visit tpaction.com ( ABOUT THE POSITION: Turning Point Action is looking to hire a Graphic Designer at our national headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will be able to provide…
POSITION OVERVIEW The Junior Graphic Designer will produce marketing materials to promote Stream’s property listings and other items in... ...Word, and Excel) Web design or HTML/CSS experience is a plus Motion graphics a…
$52k - $58k
Do you love turning great ideas into beautiful, production-ready designs? Are you passionate about creating artwork that inspires creativity? If so, we'd love to meet you! At Spellbinders Paper Arts, we design innovative…
Location: Phoenix Hybrid position (3 days at the office) Graphic Designer We're looking for a creative and detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer to join our marketing agency. In this role, you'll help create engaging d…
teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community. We are seeking a motivated Senior Motion Graphic Designer to support and lead production development of creative motion design projects…
We are real estate company looking for video editor to join our team to edit and create product videos for us. We are expanding our creative team and looking for a reliable Video Editor for a long-term collaboration. Thi…
Junior Graphic Designer Position: Junior Graphic Designer Location: Phoenix, Arizona (On-site 16th Street & Northern) Status: Exempt Compensation: Competitive salary & official title (DOE), Health, Dental, Vision insuran…
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What motion designers earn in Phoenix
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 Phoenix 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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