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Gates In Motion, Inc. Kingwood, TX. Gates and Gate operators, installation and repairs. Opening for Installers with General Construction experience. 90% Outdoor Work. Work Order assignments, set gate ...

Design motion elements, simple animations, GIFs, or interactive visual concepts when needed. * Maintain consistent visual branding across the website and marketing channels. * Collaborate with ...

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How much do motion jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for motion in Houston, TX is $35.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.63 and $40.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a motion designer?

Motion Designers are creative professionals who use animation, visual effects, and graphic design to create moving images for various media, including film, television, advertising, and digital platforms. They combine art and technology to bring visual stories to life, often working with software like Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, or Blender. Motion Designers collaborate closely with other creatives, such as graphic designers, video editors, and producers, to develop engaging content that captures viewers' attention. Their work can range from animated logos and explainer videos to complex visual effects in movies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a motion designer?

To thrive as a Motion Designer, you need strong skills in visual design, animation principles, and a relevant degree or portfolio demonstrating expertise. Proficiency with tools like Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and motion graphics plugins is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure visually compelling work that communicates ideas clearly and meets client or project goals.

What are the most common challenges faced by motion designers when working on collaborative projects?

Motion Designers often collaborate with creative directors, graphic designers, and video editors, which can present challenges such as aligning on a unified vision and managing feedback from multiple stakeholders. Balancing creativity with project constraints like tight deadlines and brand guidelines is another common hurdle. Effective communication and flexibility are essential, as motion designers frequently need to revise animations based on evolving project goals and feedback from team members.

What is the difference between Motion vs Video Editor?

AspectMotionVideo Editor
Required SkillsAnimation, motion graphics, visual effectsVideo editing, color correction, cutting footage
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, advertising agencies, multimedia firmsFilm, TV, online content production
Common UsageCreating animated graphics and visual effectsEditing raw footage into final videos

Motion specialists focus on creating animated graphics and visual effects, often using software like After Effects. Video editors primarily work with raw footage to produce polished videos. While both roles involve video production, Motion emphasizes animation and effects, whereas Video Editing centers on assembling and refining footage.

What cities near Houston, TX are hiring for Motion jobs?

Cities near Houston, TX with the most Motion job openings:

Infographic showing various Motion job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,149 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Technical Sales Representative (Factory Automation) - Houston, San Antonio, Austin

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description

Job Title: Technical Sales Representative (Factory Automation) - can be REMOTE out of Houston San Antonio or Austin


About Us

For over 80 years, we have pioneered the motion controls industry as our two legacy brands - Womack Machine Supply Co and the Morrell Group. Today, these industry leaders have come together and evolved to become Evolution Motion Solutions.


Evolution Motion Solutions is the leading engineering partner, systems integrator, and value-add distributor of advanced hydraulic, electromechanical, pneumatic, and automation technologies. Our innovative solutions have been built on a foundation of technical excellence and industry-leading components designed for factory automation, heavy industrial, and mobile/off-highway applications.


Culture

Our culture is a competitive advantage; our shared values provide the foundation for how we interact with each other and the way we conduct our business. Our reputation is one of integrity and accountability. We are small but mighty, and we offer a unique work environment that big companies struggle to compete with.

  • Putting our people first - we take care of our people, and our people take care of customers
  • Approachable leadership - open-door policies, flat organization, collaborative environment
  • Growth mindset - entrepreneurial perspective, sense of purpose
  • Professional development - ongoing training in a continuous learning environment

Our Core Values

  • Heart to Care
  • Excellence
  • Relentless Resolve
  • Optimism
  • Integrity
  • Commitment

About this Opportunity:

As a Technical Sales professional, you will be a part of a team that will develop and grow our industrial business.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ย To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their primary duties.


Provide innovative solutions to customers by identifying and responding promptly to their needs, resulting in the development and growth of customer accounts.ย 

Establish long-term business relationships with customers through direct, person-to-person interaction. ย ย 

Develop those relationships through consultative selling that assesses and solves their application needs using our products and services. ย ย 

Plan and perform customer sales calls, assess customer needs, prepare customer quotes, close orders, and follow up on all related activities. ย ย 

Provide coverage of assigned accounts and build strong relationships with new and existing customersย 

Inform customers of available products by anticipating their needs and introducing new products. ย ย 

Develop a deeper knowledge of Morrell products on a continuous basis by attending related training sessions to enhance sales and presentation skills. ย ย 

Foster a positive team environment by assisting co-workers ย ย 

Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization ย ย 

Product technology: product and solution technologies will include the categories: Motion Control, Power Transmission, Safety Sensors, Vision, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics

Perform other duties as assignedย 


TRAVEL IS REQUIRED


Top benefits and perks:

As a team member at Evolution Motion Solutions, you'll enjoy:

  • Benefits: ย 401(k) retirement with matching, Health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Life and disability ย ย ย ย ย insurance
  • Employee discountsย 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Referral program
  • Career advancement and bonus opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Location:

Evolution Motion Solutions is headquartered in Farmers Branch, TX with additional offices in TX, UT, AL, AZ, MT, OK, MA, MI IN, IL, OH and Canada. This position will be based out of our Farmers Branch, TX facility but can be remote out of Houston, San Antonio, or Austin.


Contact/application information:

To be considered, please submit your application. If we accept your application, we'll be in touch to schedule an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and/or abilities required. An individual must meet the minimum requirements as listed in each Qualifications subsection.ย 


EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience.


EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in industrial sales.

Proven track record in sales, especially in selling technical products or services.


SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to select Safety scanners, detective sensors, distance sensors, machine vision and Motion control sensors for various Industrial Automation applicationsย 

Self-motivation

Excellent customer relations/sales skills

Industrial application problem solving capabilities

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems related to the Industrial industry

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with engineers and technical designers to determine and deliver appropriate customer solutions

Mechanically inclined mindset

Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:ย 

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some movement from area to area, transporting items such as a laptop computer, printers, servers, paper, books, and small parts, driving an automobile, etc.


WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to a general office environment. ย Must be able to move through customer sites, including warehouses, shipyards, oil field rigs, manufacturing facilities, and related machinery, etc. Work outside normal business hours is required.


Travel is required


This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.ย 


Evolution Motion Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer