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Motion Designer jobs in St. Louis, MO
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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$22–$58/hr
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$76k
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Experience with AWS cloud is preferred. Knowledge of microservices, client-server architecture, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design, and similar modern architectural patterns is preferred. Experience designin…
$69.55k - $125.73k
deploy, and sustain aeronautical systems software. Perform adaptive, corrective, preventive, and perfective software maintenance. Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs and enhancements using establis…
$69.55k - $125.73k
Responsibilities: Maintain maritime systems software through adaptive, corrective, preventive, and perfective maintenance. Design, develop, and automate testing of software modules using established practices and pattern…
must be both beautiful and functional; practical, usable, and designed for real-world impact. Humans are our most valuable resource,... ...1-3+ years of professional digital design experience within motion and graphic de…
business organization.This position will focus on developing prototypes and new capabilities for web-applications and services. You will design APIs, create data processing and analytics pipelines, optimize SQL queries,…
$58 - $63 per hour
platform engineering, workflow automation, release management, configuration management, and AI-driven capabilities.Responsibilities:* Design, develop, test, and implement ServiceNow solutions, including business rules,…
live in the area. We are open to providing relocation for qualified candidates. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within t…
Hybrid role - 4 days Onsite and 1 day Remote Job Description: Sr. Digital Experience Design Specialist UX/UI, Content and Visual Design PLEASE SUBMIT PORTFOLIOS TO BE CONSIDERED This is a 12 month role This local to Sain…
Hybrid role in Earth City, MO office Job TitleNew Product Industrial Designer Job #US20117 Requisition TypeRegular Function Product Development State/ProvinceMissouri CitySt. Louis Region US Posting Start DateJul...
$25 - $35 per hour
Iconic Construction LLC is a renowned construction company specializing in designing and building unique, personalized homes that reflect our clients' styles and needs. Our mission is to deliver exceptional craftsmanship…
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What motion designers earn in St. Louis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$30 | $46k–$63k |
| Mid level | $31–$42 | $64k–$87k |
| Senior | $42–$58 | $87k–$120k |
Adjusted for the St. Louis 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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