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SteerBridge

Senior Digital Content Designer

Vienna, VA

$115K - $135K/yr

Position Overview SteerBridge is seeking a Senior Digital Content Designer to support the company ... Produce motion graphics, animated explainers, and short-form video content * Translate complex ...

SteerBridge

Senior Digital Content Designer

Vienna, VA · On-site

Position Overview SteerBridge is seeking a Senior Digital Content Designer to support the company ... Produce motion graphics, animated explainers, and short-form video content * Translate complex ...

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Senior Product Designer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Your designs and flows will be how this team makes strategic decisions. When you put something ... Typography, color, spacing, motion. Your work has a distinct point of view and a level of polish ...

CoStar

Senior Graphic Designer, Homes.com

Arlington, VA · On-site

$74K - $101K/yr

Senior Graphic Designer, Homes.com CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and ... Produce motion assets (short-form video / GIFs/ HTML) for social and programmatic placements. Build ...

Stand Together

Senior UX Designer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

The Senior UX Designer shapes how users experience bethepeople.org, building engagement, clarity ... Motion/interaction design skills * Behavioral design or persuasive design background What We Offer

Stand Together

Senior UX Designer

Arlington, VA · Remote

$140K - $175K/yr

The Senior UX Designer shapes how users experience bethepeople.org, building engagement, clarity ... Motion/interaction design skills * Behavioral design or persuasive design background What We Offer

Stand Together

Senior UX Designer

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$140K - $175K/yr

The Senior UX Designer shapes how users experience bethepeople.org, building engagement, clarity ... Motion/interaction design skills * Behavioral design or persuasive design background What We Offer

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How much do senior motion designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior motion designer in Reston, VA is $110,155.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,100.00 and $113,400.00 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Motion Designer jobs in Reston, VA? The most popular types of Motion Designer jobs in Reston, VA are:
Infographic showing various Senior Motion Designer job openings in Reston, VA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 84% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,155 per year, or $53 per hour.
Motion Graphics Editor

Motion Graphics Editor

The Strategy Group Company

Alexandria, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

About TSGCo

The Strategy Group Company is a center-right political consulting and public affairs firm with 30 years of work across federal and state campaigns. We operate a fully integrated in-house creative studio that produces broadcast television, connected TV, digital, and social content for the most consequential races in the country and abroad. Our motion graphics team builds the visual identity that moves voters, donors, and decision-makers.

The Role

We are hiring a Motion Graphics Editor to join our creative team. This is a mid-junior role for someone with strong technical fundamentals, a sharp visual eye, and demonstrated fluency in the AI tools reshaping production. You will work across paid television, digital advertising, organic social. You report to the Creative Director and work alongside producers, editors, copywriters, and strategists in an environment where speed and craft both matter.

What You Will Do

  • Design and animate motion graphics for broadcast TV, CTV, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, and programmatic placements
  • Cut master spots into 60, 30, 15, and 6 second versions, plus vertical formats for mobile-first delivery
  • Produce rapid-response content under tight turnarounds, including same-day opposition responses during debate windows and breaking news cycles
  • Build lower thirds, bugs, end cards, and FCC-compliant disclaimers for political broadcast spots
  • Create sizzle reels, pitch videos, and storyboards for new business presentations
  • Integrate TSGCo's internal AI products (Storyboard Generator, Graphics Generator) into production workflows
  • Maintain brand and visual consistency across multi-asset campaigns

What You Bring

  • 3 to 5 years of motion graphics and video editing experience, ideally in political, advocacy, advertising, or branded content
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the broader Creative Cloud suite
  • Strong working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve for color, Cinema 4D or Blender for 3D, and Audition for audio
  • Demonstrated fluency with current AI generation and post tools, including Runway, Kling, Sora, Veo, Luma Dream Machine, Pika, ElevenLabs, Topaz Video AI, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, and Suno or Udio
  • A portfolio that shows range across persuasion content, broadcast-quality finish, and short-form vertical
  • Working knowledge of FCC political advertising requirements and broadcast delivery specifications
  • Comfort working under campaign-cycle pressure, including evenings and weekends in the final 60 days before major elections
  • Discretion and judgment when handling sensitive opposition research, internal polling, and pre-release content
  • Alignment with the center-right principles that define our work and our clients
  • Strong communication and the ability to take feedback fast and execute without ego

Bonus

  • Experience cutting on Avid Media Composer
  • Direct campaign experience on House, Senate, gubernatorial, or presidential races
  • Familiarity with broadcast traffic systems and political file requirements

Why TSGCo

We work on races that matter. Our clients win because our creative cuts through. We are an employee-owned (ESOP) firm, which means our team has equity in what we build. You will work alongside senior creative leads who have shaped the visual language of American campaigns for three decades, and you will help write the next chapter of how political advertising gets made.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range $75,000 to $90,000 based on experience, plus performance bonus structure tied to election cycle performance. Full health, dental, and vision coverage. ESOP participation. 401(k) match. Unlimited PTO with mandatory minimums. Equipment provided.

To Apply

Send portfolio, resume, and a short note on the political work you are proudest of to david@empowerstrategiesconsulting.com. Include the strongest 30-second cut you have made under deadline.

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