$62k - $85k
navigating a crisis, or persuading and mobilizing an audience, we don't just break through. We break new ground. We're hiring a designer who leans motion- forward but is equally comfortable with static design. This perso…
Design & Creative · Washington, DC
Motion Designer jobs in Washington, DC
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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$103k
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Associates , we support some of the nation's most innovative scientific and engineering missions. We are seeking a talented UX/UI Designer to join the Digital Innovation & Integration Service Capability (DIISC) team with…
$120.8k - $265.8k
to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). You will have a unique opportunity to design and build mission-critical applications that enable federal oversight professionals…
$191k - $253k
business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-p…
/ 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…
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO)is seeking an ServiceNow UI/UX Designer to lead the design and enhancement of user-centered digital experiences across the District of Columbia Government's ServiceNow pla…
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…
$92k - $110k
threats. About the role: New America is seeking a Senior Visual Designer and Brand Lead who will serve as the in-house graphic design... ...design needs of video and audio production projects, including motion graphics,…
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What motion designers earn in Washington
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 Washington 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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