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Fieldguide

Senior Motion Designer

$140K - $170K/yr

We're based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your ... You'll own the animations, product explainers, and campaign pieces that bring our product and brand ...

Newfangled Studios

Technical Motion Designer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$55K/yr

Newfangled Studios | Remote, Boston, Massachusetts The Role Newfangled Studios is a Creative ... As a member of our animation team, you'll be working closely with our artists and directors to ...

Terra

Motion Designer

$75K - $100K/yr

Strong understanding of motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling principles, with a keen ... Permanent remote work option * Summer Fridays (office closes at 3:00 PM) and Fall/Winter/Spring ...

Terra

Motion Designer

$75K - $100K/yr

Strong understanding of motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling principles, with a keen ... Permanent remote work option * Summer Fridays (office closes at 3:00 PM) and Fall/Winter/Spring ...

Corporate Tools

Motion Graphic Designer

Post Falls, ID · On-site +1

$75K/yr

This is a remote position, but if you're near one of our local offices, you're welcome to come ... Understand needs, design storyboards, create and edit animations * Contribute to larger projects as ...

Nen Creative

Motion Designer

New York, NY · Remote

The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...

Nen Creative

Freelance Motion Designer

New York, NY · Remote

This is a project-based engagement -- fully remote, with the flexibility to scale hours up or down ... The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ...

The Global Talent Co

Motion Graphic Designer

Motion Graphic Designer Full-time | Remote | LATAM Check out The Global Talent Co.'s talent network ... Develop editorial animations and visual content aligned with brand guidelines and campaign ...

Weekday AI

Character and Facial Animation Consultant

$60 - $90/hr

The role involves remote work with occasional in-person working sessions in Playa Vista, Los ... Relevant backgrounds may include character animation, facial animation, performance capture, motion ...

Nen Creative

Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...

Nen Creative

Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ... Self-directed and remote-ready. You can manage your own workload, communicate clearly in writing ...

Nen Creative

Freelance Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

This is a project-based engagement -- fully remote, with the flexibility to scale hours up or down ... The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ...

Arrowmac

Be Seen First

Motion Graphics Artist

Irvine, CA · Remote

$30 - $55/hr

... a remote, contract basis with the potential for long-term engagement. This role is ideal for ... Strong understanding of basic animation principles, timing, and composition. * Good eye for design ...

Nen Creative

Motion Design Lead

New York, NY · Remote

Some weeks you'll be deep in a flagship animation yourself; others you'll be running critique ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...

Nen Creative

Freelance Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

This is a project-based engagement -- fully remote, with the flexibility to scale hours up or down ... The work spans 2D, UI, typography, compositing, and edit-driven animation -- sometimes a polished ...

Nen Creative

Motion Design Lead

San Francisco, CA · Remote

Some weeks you'll be deep in a flagship animation yourself; others you'll be running critique ... Self-directed and remote-ready. Can run a critique on Zoom, give clear written feedback in Figma ...

We Vote

Motion Graphics Designer

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

Motion Graphics Designer, Video Team - This is a remote role (within the US) * Fraud and phishing ... Your expertise in Motion Graphics & Animation will resonate with our audience across various ...

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How much do remote stop motion animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote stop motion animation 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 is remote stop motion animation?

Remote stop motion animation is the process of creating stop motion animated videos or films while working from a location outside a traditional studio, often from home. Animators use specialized software and camera setups to capture frame-by-frame movement of physical objects, then collaborate with teams or clients online. This remote approach allows for creative flexibility and can involve sharing files, feedback, and project updates using cloud-based tools. It has become increasingly popular due to advancements in digital communication and the growing demand for flexible work arrangements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote stop motion animator?

To thrive as a Remote Stop Motion Animator, you need a solid background in animation principles, storytelling, and strong artistic skills, often supported by a degree in animation or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Dragonframe, Adobe After Effects, and video conferencing tools is typically expected. Outstanding time management, creative problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for collaborating with teams and clients remotely. These abilities ensure high-quality productions, efficient workflows, and effective collaboration in a remote animation environment.

What are some common challenges faced by remote stop motion animators, and how can they be addressed?

Remote stop motion animators often face challenges such as coordinating with team members across different time zones, managing large file transfers, and maintaining consistent communication about project updates. To overcome these hurdles, many teams use collaborative project management tools, cloud-based storage solutions, and regular video calls to ensure everyone stays aligned. Building a structured workflow and setting clear expectations for feedback and deadlines can greatly enhance productivity and reduce misunderstandings.

What is the difference between Remote Stop Motion Animation vs Remote 3D Animator?

AspectRemote Stop Motion AnimationRemote 3D Animator
Required SkillsStop motion techniques, puppet and set design, camera work3D modeling, rigging, rendering, animation software
Work EnvironmentHome studio or remote studio with physical materialsDigital workstations, software-based environment
Industry UsageFilm, advertising, educational content involving physical modelsVideo games, film, advertising with digital assets

Remote Stop Motion Animation involves creating animations using physical models and sets, requiring hands-on craftsmanship and physical materials. In contrast, Remote 3D Animators work primarily with digital tools to create virtual models and animations. Both roles often work remotely, but their techniques, tools, and industry applications differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Stop Motion Animation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,974 per year, or $39.4 per hour.

Senior Motion Designer

Fieldguide

Remote

$140K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

bout Us
Fieldguide is establishing a new state of trust for global commerce and capital markets through automating and streamlining the work of assurance and audit practitioners specifically within cybersecurity, privacy, and financial audit. Put simply, we build software for the people who enable trust between businesses.
We're based in San Francisco, CA, but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. We're backed by top investors including Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Floodgate, Y Combinator, DNX Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Justin Kan, Elad Gil, and more.
We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. We need people from all backgrounds and walks of life to help build the future of audit and advisory. Fieldguide's team is inclusive, driven, humble and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking teammates that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.
As an early stage start-up employee, you'll have the opportunity to build out the future of business trust. We make audit practitioners' lives easier by bringing together up to 50% of their work and giving them better work-life balance. If you share our values and enthusiasm for building a great culture and product, you will find a home at Fieldguide.
About the Role
We're hiring a Motion Designer to join the Fieldguide team. You'll own the animations, product explainers, and campaign pieces that bring our product and brand to life. You'll take dense, technical product and brand concepts and turn them into visual stories that are sharp, credible, and engaging. This is a dedicated motion design seat: you'll partner closely with our creative team to set the standard for motion and animation at Fieldguide, and build the visual language for how we represent our product and its ideas in motion.
What You'll Do
  • Design and animate motion graphics for brand videos, product explainers, campaign content, and event deliverables, translating technical and strategic concepts into visuals that resonate and connect with our audience.
  • Build the visual language for how we represent our product and its ideas in motion: UI animation, data visualization, conceptual/abstract sequences, and typography-driven storytelling.
  • Own and evolve our motion design system (transitions, iconography in motion, animation principles).
  • Work directly with brand, product marketing, and design to scope projects from concept through final delivery.
  • Partner with video editors on hybrid pieces, handing off or receiving cuts and layering in motion graphics, titles, and effects.

Who You Are
  • A strong portfolio of motion work that demonstrates visual storytelling, art direction, animation craft, and visual systems thinking.
  • A track record of making technical ideas visually clear. The ability to look at a paragraph of product or strategy language and see the animation in it.
  • Deep fluency in motion design tools and workflows such as After Effects, Figma, Cinema 4D, Lottie, Rive, code-adjacent motion, or comparable production tools.
  • Strong typography and systems thinking: you can build a visual language once and reuse it consistently across many pieces.
  • Comfortable working in Figma and collaborating directly with Product Designers to translate complex UI into marketing motion.
  • A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life.

More about Fieldguide:
Fieldguide is a values-based company. Our values are:
  • Fearless - Inspire & break down seemingly impossible walls.
  • Fast - Launch fast with excellence, iterate to perfection.
  • Lovable - Deliver happiness & 11 star experiences.
  • Owners - Execute & run the business with ownership.
  • Win-win - Create mutual value & earn trust for life.
  • Inclusive - Scale the best ideas with inclusive teams.

Some of our benefits include:
  • Competitive compensation packages with meaningful ownership
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401k
  • Wellness benefits
  • Technology & Work from Home reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules

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