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Design & Creative · Sacramento, CA
Motion Designer jobs in Sacramento, CA
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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$26–$67/hr
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$89k
Median, full-time
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$49.01k - $68.66k
Who We Are HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we d…
Location: Sacramento, CA (100% Onsite, Monday–Friday) Are you an artist? Not a "makes things look nice" designer. An artist. Someone who takes pride in their work. Work that was built to attract, convert, engage, grab at…
We are hiring Entry-Level Marketing & Promotions Assistants to support brand campaigns, live events, promotional activations, and experiential marketing initiatives . No prior marketing experience is required. We provide…
We are seeking a Junior Marketing Assistant to join our team in the technology sector. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an entry-level professional to launch their marketing career. Key Responsibilities Work…
Commercial Services Videographer/Editor Sacramento The Lifestyle & Commercial Videographer/Editor will script and produce compelling visual commercials for our lifestyle show and on-location client commercials as well as…
$48.37 - $146.67 per hour
Sacramento City College Design & Digital Media (Graphic Design & Web Design) Adjunct Assistant Professor Job Posting Number: REQ01833 Salary: $48.37 - $146.67 Hourly Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Complete job…
$70k - $86.9k
Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? We’re looking for an experienced Designer II to join our Education team working on various projects from K-12 to higher edu…
$66.2k - $86.9k
Are you at your best when you’re working with a variety of markets to design and detail structural aspects of architectural designs? Do you thrive on detailing a variety of material types? If so, and you want to work for…
$85.07k - $131.97k
Who We Are HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we d…
Location While our core team and headquarters are in Sacramento, California, we welcome remote workers from all over the country. We've built a strong culture to foster valuable team relationships with both remote and Ca…
and 2 personal days What we're looking for A mid to senior level Front End Developer with serious chops Ability to to take designs, mockups, concepts, or ideas and make them a reality A commitment to excellence in making…
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What motion designers earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $26–$35 | $54k–$73k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Senior | $50–$67 | $103k–$140k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento 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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