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Motion Designer jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
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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$23–$61/hr
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global resources. Location strongly preferred to be in Dallas or Plano, Texas. Your future duties and responsibilities . Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs using Python and FastA…
$200k - $300k
a big mission, and even though we've made a lot of headway, we still have work to do — and that’s where you come in! Duolingo’s designers care about creating high-quality experiences that look and feel fun . From animato…
$150k - $200k
still have work to do — and that’s where you come in! Duolingo’s designers care about creating high-quality experiences that look and feel... ...for brand, and a brand’s role in business Skills shaping motion and animati…
Job Title: Experience Designer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Responsibilities • Partner with other designers and developers to create simpli…
the speed of operational demands, the front line gets what it needs to succeed. We are looking for a highly experienced Product Designer to continue growing our Design team and help shape the future of the Air Enterprise…
on a tablet, site managers reading AI-generated insights on a dashboard, and field technicians running drone workflows mid-shift. Design here isn’t about pixels. It’s about understanding how people work under pressure an…
$58.8k - $156.7k
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solution engineering, system integration, and platform customization rather than heavy UI design work. You'll work closely with business stakeholders, architects, and infrastruct…
Title - Experience Designer Sr Location - Remote, but candidates should be able to go into a hub location listed in case of conversion (Pittsburgh, PA/Cleveland, OH/Dallas, TX/Birmingham, AL/Phoenix, AZ) ROLE/RESPONSIBIL…
$89.6k - $176.3k
deliver high-quality retail and pricing solutions. Your future duties and responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: . Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot . Build…
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What motion designers earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$32 | $48k–$66k |
| Mid level | $33–$44 | $68k–$92k |
| Senior | $44–$61 | $92k–$126k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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