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Motion Designer jobs in San Diego, 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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Job-ID29231206Reference26-25320Salary$106,399.80-$133,000.40 / year The Marketing Event Specialist, Staff is responsible for management/use of event automation technology platforms, as well as planning, development, and…
$90k - $135k
Crestron experienceNice to haves: Programming in Crestron 3+ plus years of Audio Visual Estimating Job Summary:The Audio Visual (A/V) Designer is the person who supports the sales and projects staff. The A/V Designer wil…
$100k - $120k
into differentiated analytical workflows, define strategic projects and partnerships, and deliver measurable adoption. The role is designed for a business builder who can progressively assume full-market leadership actin…
$160k - $250k
information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description:Shield AI is seeking a Senior Engineer to help design, develop, and integrate a safety critical Run-Time Assurance (RTA) produ…
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POSITION SUMMARYMcCarthy is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a full-time Civil Designer position. Applicant must possess 3 years of substantial drafting & 3D modeling experience and will need to demonstrate the abil…
$123k - $163k
Salary: $123,000 - 163,000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or a closely related field; a graduate degree is a plus.…
Position: Graphic Designer Location: Remote (U.S.) Type: Full-Time About DREAMLABS DREAMLABS is a performance marketing... ..., conversion-focused visual assets Edit still images with motion elements, GIFs, and subtle an…
$70.5k - $75k
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$90k - $115k
Experience with build tools such as Webpack or similar tooling Advanced knowledge of Modern PHP and Laravel, with a focus on MVC design patterns, RESTful API development, and scalable backend architecture Experience usin…
For more information, visit Follow Allergan Aesthetics on LinkedIn. Job Description About the Role As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll shape the software experience that connects millions of consumers and providers to t…
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What motion designers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$38 | $59k–$80k |
| Mid level | $40–$54 | $83k–$112k |
| Senior | $54–$74 | $112k–$153k |
Adjusted for the San Diego 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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Motion Designer
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Senior Motion Designer
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Motion Design Lead
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