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stakeholders to understand requirements, and provide creative, thoughtful solutions.Communicate the user experience at various stages of the design process with wireframes, flow diagrams, storyboards, mockups, or high fi…
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Motion Designer jobs in San Jose, 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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$33–$86/hr
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disrupt and optimize Data Center management for infrastructure that hosts the modern AI applications. We're looking for a Senior UX Designer who enjoys turning complex technical problems into clear, approachable experien…
$190.9k - $334.1k
for people.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Principal Product Designer to define and advance a coherent, best-in-class mobile... ...interaction, gesture use, hierarchy, density, input, feedback, motion, system permiss…
Job-ID29343306Reference26-26622Salary$0.01 / hourRemote50% Remote Description As a User Experience (UX) Designer, you own outcomes for one mature project, complex program, or emerging area. You accomplish this by navigat…
ergonomics or usability of consumer products • Comfortable with executing commands in Terminal Preferred Skills: • Familiar with motion capture hardware & software. • Experience with quantitative analysis tools or langua…
what we're working on, and we're not going to spoil it in a job posting. What we can tell you: it's early, it's greenfield, and the design decisions made in the next year will define these products for a long time. That'…
$103k - $128.6k
The New BusinessMarket Development Manager (MDM) for CA manages the business development process in their respective region of the country. The goal of which is to efficiently and systematically increase Ace’s market sha…
We are seeking an experienced Product/UX Designer to design innovative calling experiences across Webex desktop, web, mobile, and device platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong product design experience, expertis…
$45 - $85 per hour
fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have... ...with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is…
$150k - $175k
vision to see the big picture while still maintaining incredible attention to detail. The User Experience team at Roku comprises UX designers, researchers, and writers, working collaboratively with our world-class Produc…
success! You’ll be part of Illumio’s Brand team, working alongside designers and cross-functional partners to shape how our story shows up... ...meaningful storytelling. We’re looking for a highly creative Motion Designe…
HomeJob BankNorth America Interaction Designer Interaction Designer Meebo, Inc. Mountain View, CA, USA We love delighting users. We don't expect our average user to notice consistent button margins, a one-click buddy ico…
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What motion designers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$45 | $69k–$94k |
| Mid level | $47–$63 | $97k–$131k |
| Senior | $63–$86 | $131k–$179k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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