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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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unique requirements of our clients while ensuring seamless integration with existing enterprise applications. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement customized SharePoint Online solutions tailored to meet clien…
ENTHUSIASTIC. BELIEVE. Creative, passionate, and driven Graphic Artist that utilizes a strong sense of brand identity, color, graphic design, and basic production art techniques to create professional artwork that is uni…
diversified categories and consumer segments. Join our dynamic Creative Team as an Associate Digital Graphic Designer specializing in digital assets and motion graphics! Are you passionate about creating visually captiva…
$123k - $163k
Salary: $123,000 - 163,000 per year Requirements: We need at least 2 years of experience in Product Design, UX Design, UI Design, Human-Centered Design, or a related discipline We expect a strong portfolio that shows dig…
aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE This entry-level position will have a design/ technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating w…
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Engineer (Azure Cloud, Data Engineering & Automation) | Hybrid – St. Louis, MO We are looking for a mid to senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate backend services, data pipelines, and automation on Micros…
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...
location-aware software applications that enable real-world improvements on a major Esri enterprise GIS project. RESPONSIBILITIES Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs; collaborate with front-end devel…
$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…
enterprise data sources; support deployments across cloud-native and on-prem environments; improve reliability and performance through API design, testing, and observability; and collaborate with platform, DevOps, and GI…
$600 - $1,150 per week
Junior Marketing Associate Job Type: Full-time, W2 Compensation: $40,000–$55,000 OTE (base or hourly + commission, plus incentives) Location: St. Louis, MO Job description: Aurum Ventures is seeking a hardworking and dri…
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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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Motion Designer
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Senior Motion Designer
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Motion Design Lead
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