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MVP One

Motion Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

About the Role We are seeking a Motion Designer who can bring ideas to life through engaging animation and visual storytelling. This role supports marketing, product, and sales initiatives by ...

ZeniMax Media

Animator (First-Person)

Rockville, MD · On-site

$70K - $155K/yr

You have experience working with motion capture in either Maya or Motion Builder. * You have experience animating creatures. * You have animation graph experience. Salary Range Animator (First-Person ...

STAHL

Audio-Visual Animator

Port Hueneme, CA

Audio-Visual Animator WHO WE ARE: STAHL Companies provides the Program Management for its Channel ... Knowledge of visual storytelling, motion graphics, and multimedia production processes. Experience ...

IGT

Animator IV

Reno, NV · On-site

$105.70K - $120.60K/yr

Innovate new animation workflows, tools, and techniques, incorporating advanced visual effects such as particle systems and motion graphics to enhance gameplay experiences. * Ensure all animations ...

Ocozzio

Freelance Motion Graphics Designer

Projects are heavily focused on animation execution within Adobe After Effects, with an emphasis on clean motion design, kinetic typography, vector-based animation, and polished visual storytelling.

Superpower

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Design UI animations and micro-interactions that elevate the product experience * Collaborate with brand designers, product designers, and engineers to integrate motion into every surface * Work with ...

Shown Media

Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$2.50K - $5K/mo

Mos importantly for you, the animation you ship this week will be in front of 25+ million people in 72 hours. What You'll Do Own motion execution for viral launch campaigns Build visual systems ...

Shown Media

Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$2.50K - $5K/mo

Mos importantly for you, the animation you ship this week will be in front of 25+ million people in 72 hours. What You'll Do Own motion execution for viral launch campaigns Build visual systems ...

Progressive Gaming

Animator IV

Reno, NV

$105.70K - $120.60K/yr

Innovate new animation workflows, tools, and techniques, incorporating advanced visual effects such as particle systems and motion graphics to enhance gameplay experiences. * Ensure all animations ...

Stahl Companies

Audio-Visual Animator

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

Audio-Visual Animator Department: CSPMSADD Employment Type: Contract / Temp Location: CSPMSADD ... motion graphics, and multimedia production processes. • Experience in computer graphics, video ...

That's No Moon Entertainment

OR · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Participate in motion capture shoots when needed Requirements & Skills: * Proven Senior experience working with motion capture data and hand-key animation in the game industry * Working knowledge of ...

New

Superpower Health, Inc

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

Design UI animations and micro-interactions that elevate the product experience * Collaborate with brand designers, product designers, and engineers to integrate motion into every surface * Work with ...

Shown Media

Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$2.50K - $5K/mo

Mos importantly for you, the animation you ship this week will be in front of 25+ million people in 72 hours. What You'll Do • Own motion execution for viral launch campaigns • Build visual ...

TBN

FREELANCE MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

You will collaborate within a team to develop full-screen animations, LED wall designs, and ... Create and design compelling 2D and 3D motion graphics for broadcast * Utilize software such as ...

INSPYR Solutions

Sr. Graphic/Motion Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Motion Graphics & Animation: Design and produce motion graphics ranging from lightweight social animations to more advanced product storytelling-similar to the polished, motion-forward content seen ...

Two Circles

Motion Designer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Join our team as a Motion Designer and bring your animation skills to the table! We're seeking a Motion Designer to create engaging animations and visuals. You'll work alongside a team of graphic ...

JobTread Software

Motion Graphics Designer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Design and animate motion graphics for videos, social media, presentations, and digital campaigns ... Create storyboards, style frames, and animations that align with project goals. * Collaborate with ...

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How much do motion animator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for motion animator in the United States is $39.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $63.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Motion Animator, and why are they important?

To excel as a Motion Animator, you need strong artistic abilities, proficiency in animation principles, and a relevant degree or portfolio demonstrating your skills. Mastery of tools like Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and other industry-standard animation software is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills for collaborating with teams and interpreting feedback. These competencies are crucial for producing visually compelling animations that meet project goals and client expectations.

What are some common challenges Motion Animators face when working on collaborative projects?

Motion Animators often work as part of larger creative teams, including designers, directors, and sound engineers. A common challenge is ensuring that animation sequences align with the overall project vision and timing, especially when multiple people contribute assets or feedback. Effective communication and adaptability are key, as project requirements and creative directions can change quickly. Additionally, managing tight deadlines and balancing multiple revisions are typical aspects of the role, requiring strong organizational and time-management skills.

What are Motion Animators?

Motion Animators are creative professionals who design, create, and animate moving graphics and visual effects for various media, such as films, television, video games, advertisements, and online content. They use specialized software to bring characters, objects, and scenes to life by adding movement, transitions, and dynamic elements. Motion Animators often work closely with directors, designers, and editors to ensure their animations support the overall visual storytelling. Their skills blend art, design, and technical expertise to produce engaging and visually appealing content.

What is the difference between Motion Animator vs 2D Animator?

AspectMotion Animator2D Animator
Required SkillsAnimation, motion graphics, software proficiency (After Effects, Cinema 4D)Drawing, illustration, animation software (Photoshop, Animate)
Work EnvironmentFilm, advertising, digital media projectsTV, film, web animations
CertificationsRelevant animation or motion design certificationsArt or animation degrees, portfolios

While both roles involve creating animated content, a Motion Animator specializes in bringing motion graphics to life using advanced software and techniques, often focusing on digital media and advertising. A 2D Animator primarily creates traditional or digital 2D animations, emphasizing drawing skills and illustration. Both roles require strong animation skills, but Motion Animators tend to work more with motion graphics and visual effects, whereas 2D Animators focus on character animation and storytelling.

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Contra: Motion Artist / Animator

Breakout Tools

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$75 - $150/hr

Full-time

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Job description

AI labs and AI product companies have been approaching Contra to test out their latest capabilities with our best creative experts. This is important because these products and models cannot improve with generalized feedback data alone, they need expert opinions and preferences to get to the next level. This is unlocking a new and fun way to earn on Contra for our best users.

These projects typically pay $75-$150 per hour and allow you to become an expert at evaluating the latest AI tools and influence the tools we will all use in the future. We are rolling out access to these types of jobs and a special "tastemaker" badge to a select group of users on Contra. If you're interested in being part of this early cohort, we have a test project today to try a simplified version of this, starting today.

Apply to this job to be a part of the early cohort by completing a test project with a simplified version of the Creative Arena. This initial project will include completing "tournaments" in Contra's "creative arena" to choose your favorite outputs from top AI models. Scope Use your skills to help improve the tools you will use tomorrow.

We are looking for a Motion Artist / Animator to help join our network of AI experts and tutors. Typical projects last from 1 week to multiple months and involve giving feedback using your unique creative perspective on outputs and workflows from the latest AI labs and applications. About you You're an expert in your craft and love pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

You're always experimenting with new tools and evolving your workflow to match emerging styles, technologies, and trends. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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