cameras to support storytelling intent, emotional beats, and gameplay context Collaborate with animators, lighting artists, and designers to ensure cohesive scene composition Apply a strong eye for lighting, blocking, an…
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Motion Designer jobs in Raleigh, NC
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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$24–$62/hr
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help establish and execute our visual effects style and system designs across the game. This is a hands-on leadership role. Bringing both... ...with an eye for shape, color, and timing that reads clearly in motion ~ Subj…
$95.3k - $158.8k
Salary: $95,300 - 158,800 per year Requirements: We require mastery of user-centered design processes. We require strong interaction design expertise with meticulous attention to detail. We need proficiency in Human Fact…
elicitation process by documenting assigned parts of business requirements, in line with guidance provided Facilitate software application design discussions, and document design decisions to guide the technical team tow…
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structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces w…
you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating str…
elicitation process by documenting assigned parts of business requirements, in line with guidance provided Facilitate software application design discussions, and document design decisions to guide the technical team tow…
$171.6k - $338.3k
all skill areas below:Hands-on experience in full stack software development across frontend and backend technologies.Experience designing, developing, deploying, implementing, or supporting AI, Generative AI, or Agentic…
About Lifted Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides ac…
About Lifted Lifted partners with enterprise companies to help them scale smarter. We offer a single solution designed to source, contract, manage, and pay contingent talent. For talent in our network, Lifted provides ac…
Instructional Designer/ eLearning Developer - IT Initiatives Location: USA - Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, 2-3 day onsite requirement SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Talen…
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What motion designers earn in Raleigh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$32 | $50k–$67k |
| Mid level | $33–$45 | $69k–$94k |
| Senior | $45–$62 | $94k–$129k |
Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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