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campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at later.com . About this position: We are looking for a Senior UX Designer to join our team and lead the end-to-end design of key products within our marke…
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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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The Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization is looking for an experienced UX Designer to design new space planning tech tools and improve upon existing systems. GREF is responsible for Amazon’s corporate of…
$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…
Prime Video is seeking a Sr. UX Visual Designer to join our centralized visual, motion, and artwork design studio within Prime Video Experience Design (PVXD). In this role, you will be an experienced visual designer resp…
Device Brand Studio, an internal agency within the Devices group at Amazon, is seeking a talented Motion Designer to help bring new Amazon offerings to market, products, services, and features within our devices portfoli…
$150k - $154k
required but encouraged. Portfolio of work is required with a link and any password needed. Intro to Position As a Staff Product Designer, you are a key leader in the product design process, from strategic concept develo…
We're seeking a UX Designer with deep expertise in native mobile app experiences to join our team. This role owns the end-to-end design... ...ready specs with interaction annotations, gesture definitions, motion specific…
reactive operations to an intelligent, AI-native service experience. Amazon's Customer Service UX Studio is looking for a Senior UX Designer to reimagine how data intelligence drives customer experience improvements. In…
Job Title: UX Designer Location: Washington, DC Type: Direct Hire Work Model: 3 days onsite Security Clearance: DOD Secret Clearance Required Role Overview: Actively searching for a UX Designer with an active DOD Secret…
$70k - $90k
Develop and update customer ready PowerPoint presentations that are consistent with the brand and technical communication standards. Design intuitive user experiences for Power BI reports, web applications, mobile apps,…
group of artists working with writers, software engineers, and designers who are continually creating and releasing compelling entertainment... .... ~A detailed understanding of Maya; experience working with motion captu…
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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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Motion Designer
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Senior Motion Designer
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Motion Design Lead
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