$95.6k - $127.25k
online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com.Get to know the roleJob Title: Graphic DesignerJob Summary: Highly skilled Graphic Designer with deep expertise in long-format document design, typography, and visual syste…
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Motion Designer jobs in Seattle, WA
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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$30–$78/hr
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CA.As a front-end engineer, you will/may: Use technology to solve user interface and UX problems Transform defined software and UX design into code and deliver it on schedule using languages, libraries, and rendering tec…
$206.09k - $285.6k
backend scalability and performance by integrating lightweight backend framework, overhauling APIs and optimizing database systems. Design and build tools that ingest and process signals from various sources to make them…
$164k - $221.8k
them the company, to be as successful as possible inventing and delivering for customers, today and tomorrow.We seek a Principal UX Designer who excels in strategic thinking and thrives where no playbook exists. You will…
$125.4k - $169.6k
AWS Brand & Creative is on a mission to establish AWS as the world’s undisputed leader in AI and technology: shaping how customers, developers, and prospective customers perceive, trust, and choose AWS. We are seeking an…
/ Selling Statement - Our Seattle based Digital Retail Workplace partner is looking for an experienced and influential Sr. UI/UX Designer to join a product team focused on improving their NextGen POS. The Designer will b…
$108k - $216k
seamless user experience.Software Craftsmanship: Consistently produce high-quality, maintainable code.Technical Documentation: Document designs, implementations, and best practices.Engineering Advocacy: Support and promo…
things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We’re looking for a talented and motivated Site Civil Engineer Designer to join our growing team. You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial, industr…
$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…
$35 - $50 per hour
Construct animation state machines, blend trees, and IK systems to ensure smooth interactions. Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and artists to deliver cohesive gameplay features. Fine-tune animations and in…
building scalable applications and microservices and working with IAM APIs and enterprise environments. Core Responsibilities Design and develop client-side and server-side application architecture. Develop and integrate…
$140k - $165k
responsibility, and help define the future of AI-native content operations, you’ll do your best work here. The Role As a Senior Motion Designer at Gradial, you'll bring our product to life through motion. You'll create p…
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What motion designers earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$41 | $62k–$85k |
| Mid level | $42–$57 | $88k–$119k |
| Senior | $57–$78 | $119k–$162k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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