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Motion Designer jobs in Richmond, VA
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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with a focus on workflow platforms and legacy solution modernization. Youll play a key role in migrating InfoPath and SharePoint Designer workflows, ensuring platform stability, and collaborating closely with Engineering…
processes into modern C# services. Develop migration scripts and data conversion utilities. Implement SQL Server database design and data access layers. Build backend services, APIs, and business rules. Support GIS valid…
$102.5k - $170.9k
accelerate innovation, and drive meaningful business outcomes. In this role, you will work alongside multidisciplinary professionals to design and deliver modern data solutions that support enterprise transformation. You…
$209k - $238.5k
Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, shaping system architecture and long-term technology direction Drive end-to-end design and implementation of large-scale, distributed, or cloud-native systems with high…
$116.2k - $229.1k
reliability, and modernize engineering operations. As a Senior Consultant in Engineering Foundry, AI & E/EaaS - DevOps, you will support the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud, automation, and platform eng…
$179.4k - $204.7k
Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services Provide technical leadership and direction across Agile teams, setting standards for design, development, and operational excellence Partner with architects to define s…
$179.4k - $204.7k
partners. We uphold a high engineering standard centered on rigorous code reviews, extensive test coverage, and clean architectural design. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for engineers passionate about Go, d…
$179.4k - $204.7k
be at the forefront of driving a major transformation across Capital One. What You’ll Do: Partner with Software Engineers, Designers, and Product Managers to deliver high-performing, quality features for 100M+ customers…
$123.3k - $140.7k
driving a major transformation across Capital One. What You’ll Do: Collaborate with Agile teams and their product managers to design, develop, test, and deliver robust, full-stack, cloud-based solutions that drive financ…
GRAPHIC DESIGN Main Supervisor: Programs Coordinator + Development Manager Will also serve as support for: Executive Director, Operations Director, Administrative Assistant Qualifications ~Oakwood Arts is looking for an…
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What motion designers earn in Richmond
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 Richmond 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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