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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 ...

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 ...

Scale AI, Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

We are looking for a versatile Senior Motion Designer to join the Brand Studio at Scale AI. This is an exciting opportunity to help evolve Scale's brand, creating dynamic visual narratives for brand ...

Scale AI, Inc.

Senior Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

We are looking for a versatile Senior Motion Designer to join the Brand Studio at Scale AI. This is an exciting opportunity to help evolve Scale's brand, creating dynamic visual narratives for brand ...

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 ...

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 of motion across product and brand, bringing ideas to life through compelling 2D and 3D animation ...

Fireblocks

Senior Motion Designer

New York, NY

$125K - $170K/yr

Scale About the Role Fireblocks is looking for a Senior Motion Designer to help bring our brand to life through animation and video. This role sits within the Brand team and is responsible for ...

AlphaSense

Senior Motion Designer

$108.50K - $123.90K/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 ...

Fireblocks

Senior Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

Scale About the Role Fireblocks is looking for a Senior Motion Designer to help bring our brand to life through animation and video. This role sits within the Brand team and is responsible for ...

AEG

Senior Motion Graphic Designer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Motion Graphic Designer to join our team. In this high-impact role, you will support all facets of Motion Graphics for Marketing, while playing a ...

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 ...

AEG

Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Senior Motion Graphics Designer plays a pivotal role in the creative workflow, producing high-end animations, visual effects, and LED content using various animation and design tools for all ...

Archer

Sr. Motion Graphics Designer

San Jose, CA

$163.50K - $204.40K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to support the creation of high-quality video content for our aviation operations, marketing, training, and corporate communications. This is a senior ...

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As of May 31, 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.

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Senior motion designers create animated visuals and multimedia content for various platforms, including videos, advertisements, and digital media. They often lead projects, collaborate with creative teams, and use tools like Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D to produce high-quality animations. Their role involves conceptualizing ideas, refining designs, and ensuring visual consistency and technical accuracy.

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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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Senior Motion Designer

Senior Motion Designer

Garmin

Olathe, KS

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

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 FUNCTIONS:

  • Create motion graphics and animations that clearly illustrate the features and benefits of new and emerging technologies and devices

  • Work with Communications, Marketing and Engineering staff to plan, manage and complete compelling work

  • Work with project managers and others to hit critical deadlines and initiatives

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Remain current on new tools, methods and technologies within the motion graphic design field

  • Act as mentor on motion graphic team

  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelors Degree in Motion Design/Animation or related

  • Must possess a minimum of 5 years professional motion graphic design experience

  • Must be team-oriented; possess a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and ability to work well with others (collaborate)

  • Must possess strong design and concepting skills

  • Must possess experience leading/directing motion graphics in collaboration with other designers and production professionals

  • Must possess experience presenting creative to clients in a way they can easily understand

  • Must possess strong proficiency working with visual effects; motion tracking; compositing and rotoscoping

  • Demonstrated proficiency with After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator or other equivalent

  • Must possess a portfolio-reel demonstrating exceptional understanding and use of motion, imagery, layout, design, color, texture and typography

  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, with the ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision

  • Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • After Effects expressions or equivalent

  • Mocha Pro or equivalent

  • Cinema 4D or equivalent

  • Video production experience a plus

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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