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Senior Motion Designer

Denver, CO · On-site

Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms. * Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders ...

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Senior Motion Designer

Denver, CO · On-site

Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms. * Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders ...

AppWorks Hub

Senior Motion Designer

Englewood, CO · On-site

Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms. * Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders ...

Appworkshub

Senior Motion Designer

Englewood, CO · On-site

Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms. * Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders ...

Filevine

Sr. Motion Graphics Designer

$115K - $130K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to own and elevate Filevine ... Design and produce high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for marketing ...

Garmin

Senior Motion Designer

Olathe, KS

We are looking for a Senior Motion Designer to work on our concept, design and produce compelling 3D and 2D graphics/animations, to be used online, in-store and in television broadcast. ESSENTIAL ...

Filevine

Sr. Motion Graphics Designer

Charleston, WV · Remote

$115K - $130K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to own and elevate Filevine ... Design and produce high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for marketing ...

Hinge Health, Inc

Senior Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

About the Role Hinge Health is looking for an experienced Senior Motion Designer to help us evolve ... Concept and craft high-quality design and motion graphics, UI motion, and visual effects that bring ...

AEG

Senior Motion Graphic Designer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Design and produce high-quality motion graphics for in-arena videoboards, LED displays, live events ... What We Need From Our Senior Motion Designer: * Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud products:

Serval Inc

Senior Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Role Overview As a Senior Motion Designer, you'll lead the creative vision and hands-on execution ... Establish, evolve, and maintain motion design guidelines, templates, and toolkits that can scale ...

Archer

Sr. Motion Graphics Designer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$163K - $204K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to support the creation of high-quality video ... Design and deliver high-impact motion and static graphics for digital campaigns, social, web, email ...

Stella McCartney

Proven experience in a senior motion design role, ideally within luxury fashion or lifestyle brands. * Expertise in video editing, and content creation and experience in camera operation, lighting ...

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How much do senior motion design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior motion design in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Motion Design vs Motion Designer?

AspectSenior Motion DesignMotion Designer
Required Experience5+ years, leadership skills1-3 years, entry to mid-level
ResponsibilitiesLeading projects, mentoring, strategic planningCreating animations, executing design concepts
Skills & CertificationsAdvanced After Effects, project management, team collaborationProficiency in motion design tools, basic animation skills
Work EnvironmentAgency, in-house, freelance with leadership rolesStudio, freelance, in-house

Senior Motion Designers typically have more experience, leadership responsibilities, and strategic input compared to Motion Designers. They often oversee projects and mentor junior staff, while Motion Designers focus on executing creative animations and designs. Both roles require strong skills in motion design tools, but seniors bring additional expertise in project management and team coordination.

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Infographic showing various Senior Motion Design job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Senior Motion Designer

Senior Motion Designer

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Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Senior Motion Designer

We are looking for a talented and experienced full-time Senior Motion Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver, solid decision-maker, and motion design expert. This role will focus on creating visually compelling motion design solutions across social, broadcast, and digital platforms while pushing creative boundaries and delivering top-tier results.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualize, design, and execute motion graphics and animations for social media, broadcast, and digital platforms.
  • Pitch and clearly articulate concepts to internal teams and stakeholders, explaining the visual direction, motion and animation approach, and end results.
  • Collaborate closely with creative directors, designers, copywriters, project and account managers to ensure project alignment and quality.
  • Utilize video editing, color correction/grading, sound design, and VFX to enhance final deliverables.
  • Maintain a deep technical understanding of video post-production and motion design requirements across various platforms.
  • Work independently or collaboratively on multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Deliver video and motion design solutions that align with the brand's creative direction and objectives.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level team members as needed.

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

  • 5-7 years of experience in motion design, video editing, video production or a related creative role.
  • Agency experience preferred.
  • Online portfolio of work and reel displaying a diverse range of motion and video projects.
  • Proven expertise in motion design and post-production programs.
  • Must be proficient in Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator.
  • Moderate to proficient understanding of Cinema 4D and Figma.
  • Strong skills in video editing, sound design, VFX, Mograph and technical motion workflows.
  • Has a strong design eye and can create visually stunning storyboards in conjunction with motion and animation direction.
  • Ability to problem-solve creatively and efficiently.
  • Solid understanding of motion design best practices for social, broadcast, and digital environments.
  • Exceptional ability to pitch and communicate concepts to stakeholders and team members.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate effectively.
  • Experience with motion AI prompting and creation preferred.
  • Videography, video production and photography is a plus.

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