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Zealot

Senior Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

Senior Motion Designer Location: Los Angeles - Hybrid (three days in office) Position hours: 10-7pm PST Reports to: Head of Design & Creative Director, Motion Graphics The Senior Motion Graphics ...

Bumble Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

We're looking to hire a Senior Motion Designer to be an integral part of our growing team, working on global projects and across time zones. In this role within the Creative Studio, you'll be ...

ZEALOT

Senior Motion Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Senior Motion Designer Location: Los Angeles - Hybrid (three days in office) Position hours: 10-7pm PST Reports to: Head of Design & Creative Director, Motion Graphics The Senior Motion Graphics ...

AppWorks Hub

Senior Motion Designer

Englewood, CO · On-site

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 ...

Bumble Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

We're looking to hire a Senior Motion Designer to be an integral part of our growing team, working on global projects and across time zones. In this role within the Creative Studio, you'll be ...

Bumble Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

We're looking to hire a Senior Motion Designer to be an integral part of our growing team, working on global projects and across time zones. In this role within the Creative Studio, you'll be ...

Garmin

Senior Motion Designer

Olathe, KS · On-site

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 ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

... a Senior Motion Designer to bring our consumer hardware products to life through cinematic, precision-driven motion graphics. You'll create the launch videos, product feature films, and animated ...

Hebbia

Senior Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

As Senior Motion Designer , you will own motion as a core part of our brand system and product storytelling. You will set a high bar for craft, help define how Hebbia looks and moves, and ship work ...

Aquent

Senior Motion Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Are you a visionary Senior Motion Designer ready to make a significant impact? We're seeking a talented individual to join a dynamic creative team, where you'll be instrumental in shaping the future ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Overview: We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to bring our consumer hardware products to life through cinematic, precision-driven motion graphics. You'll create the launch videos, product ...

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Overview: We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to bring our consumer hardware products to life through cinematic, precision-driven motion graphics. You'll create the launch videos, product ...

Fireblocks

Senior Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

About the Role Fireblocks is looking for a Senior Motion Designer to define how motion expresses the Fireblocks brand across marketing, web, events, and product experiences. You will build our ...

Brex

Senior Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$147K - $187K/yr

What you'll do Brex is looking for a Sr. Motion Designer to join our Design team - a cross-disciplinary group of creatives that's defining how Brex looks, moves, and communicates across every ...

TEGNA Inc.

Sr. Motion Designer/Editor

Denver, CO · On-site

$69K - $78K/yr

The TEGNA Design Tank is looking for a talented Senior Motion Designer/Editor to join our team of 24+ designers. This role requires strong design, animation, editing, leadership, and communication ...

AlphaSense

Senior Motion Designer

$108K - $123K/yr

As the Sr. Motion Designer on the AlphaSense Brand & Creative team, you will be the bridge between high-end cinematic motion and the future of AI-driven production. You aren't just an animator; you ...

Whatnot

Lead Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$155K - $200K/yr

Role We're looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join the creative team at Whatnot. Our small but mighty team builds the Whatnot brand and delivers best-in-class creative across campaigns, launches ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior motion designer in the United States is $105,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Motion Designer vs Motion Graphics Artist?

AspectSenior Motion DesignerMotion Graphics Artist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in design, animation, or related field; extensive portfolioSimilar educational background; portfolio often focused on specific projects
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with creative teams, often in advertising, media, or entertainmentWorks on individual projects or as part of a team, often in advertising or digital media
ResponsibilitiesLeading projects, conceptualizing ideas, mentoring junior staffCreating motion graphics, animations, and visual effects based on briefs

While both roles involve creating motion visuals, a Senior Motion Designer typically takes on more leadership, conceptualization, and mentoring responsibilities, whereas a Motion Graphics Artist focuses on executing visual designs and animations. The senior role often requires more experience and a broader skill set, but both work within similar industries and environments.

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Infographic showing various Senior Motion Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,882 per year, or $50.9 per hour.
Senior Motion Designer

Senior Motion Designer

Zealot

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Motion Designer
Location: Los Angeles - Hybrid (three days in office)
Position hours: 10-7pm PST
Reports to: Head of Design & Creative Director, Motion Graphics
Job Description:
The Senior Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for designing and creating motion graphics assets, with a primary focus on campaigns for our A/V departments, as well as performing design explorations, motion tests, and animation for all branches of our business. In addition, they will be expected to create integrations and simple vfx such as paintouts and rotoscoping. Our ideal candidate is excited about entertainment marketing and immersed in the world of industry leading graphic design, motion design, and animation - with a passion for typography. In addition, this candidate should have a portfolio that illustrates their personal artistic sensibilities and tastes into client-facing design work.
ZEALOT Design works primarily in After Effects, so expertise is a must. Additionally, our ideal candidate is experienced with Cinema4D, as well as Photoshop and Illustrator, and is able to work on both Mac and PC. Formal education and training in design and/or animation is preferred but not required.
Reports To:
Creative Director
Head of Design
Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to style frame explorations that meets creative direction and is delivered on schedule
  • Execute graphics production requests efficiently and accurately
  • Fulfill graphics finishing needs with acute attention to detail and organization
  • Satisfy rudimentary VFX needs such as rotoscoping, paint-outs, and camera tracking
  • Uphold department standards for organization and workflow
  • Consistently delivers accurate work in a timely fashion
  • Shows continuous growth in both technical and creative skills
  • Reinforces ZEALOT's dedication to teamwork, collaboration, and innovation

Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years experience creating motion graphics in an agency setting
  • Advanced expertise in After Effects and commonly used plug-ins
  • Familiarity (or better) with Cinema4D, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate within a team setting
  • Effective prioritization and time management skillsets with the ability to pivot as needed
  • College degree in design preferred but not required

What We Offer
• The opportunity to work on some of the most iconic entertainment campaigns in the business
• $110,000 base salary
• A supportive culture that invests in your development
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision
• Hybrid work schedule

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