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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 ...

BILL

Staff Motion Designer

Draper, UT · On-site +1

A Staff Motion Designer contributes to, interprets, and delivers upon strategic creative briefs for ... Succinctly and professionally present work, logic, and feedback openly to senior leadership and ...

HARMAN International

3D Motion Designer-Unity

Novi, MI · On-site

Provide senior-level guidance in reviews, workshops, and critiques, helping raise the overall quality bar of the team * Mentor designers and contribute to capability building in real-time motion ...

LiveKit

Founding Motion Designer

$140K - $220K/yr

About This Role: We're looking for a Motion Designer to help define how LiveKit moves. This is a ... Collaboration with a small, senior team that deeply values craft and creativity * Competitive ...

Newfangled Studios

Technical Motion Designer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$55K/yr

We're searching for an enthusiastic Junior Motion Designer to help animate on big campaigns for ... Senior Animators. * Implement feedback from internal and external shareholders. * Keep projects ...

Harvey

Staff Motion Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$157K - $235K/yr

Role Overview Harvey is hiring a Staff Motion Designer in San Francisco to define how motion shows ... This is a new senior IC role intended to raise the motion craft bar while still operating with the ...

Fox

Lead Motion Designer

New York, NY

$54.75 - $73/hr

This is a senior-level role for a designer with exceptional creative instincts and a proven track ... This person will guide other motion designers to execute projects based on their work and ensure ...

FOX News Network, LLC

Lead Motion Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$54.75 - $73/hr

This is a senior-level role for a designer with exceptional creative instincts and a proven track ... This person will guide other motion designers to execute projects based on their work and ensure ...

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How much do senior motion designer jobs pay per year?

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 (m/f/d)

Maxon Computer GmbH

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

If you want to be a Maxonian and help bring the best 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, gaming, AR/MR/VR, visualization and design software to the market, then we should have a chat.

WHO WE ARE:
Packed with brilliant, passionate people, Maxon is deeply rooted in the creative industry and committed to empowering the artistic community.We are Maxonians. We encourage and motivate each other to be curious learners. We are obsessed with customer fulfillment and inspiration -before, during and after purchase. If you too want to be a Maxonian and help bring to market the finest software products for 2D and 3D visualeffects, motion graphics, games, AR/MR/VR, visualization and general design, let's talk.

Maxonis looking for an experienced Senior Motion Designer who is passionate about branding, design, and animation. Therole requires theability to bring ideas to life and an aptitude for visual storytelling. The right candidate should have conceptual skills creating innovative motion work aligned to identity systems, and experience working across animationtoolsincluding Cinema 4D, Redshift,ZBrush,After Effects, and PremierePro.

What you will do:

  • Conceptualize and produce high-quality motion design projects for diverse digital platforms including web, social media, advertisements, and promotional materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines across all projects.

  • Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies in motion graphics, integrating innovative techniques and tools into projects, testing newproducts,and providing suggestions.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, nurturing their technical skills and creative development.

  • Take ownership of projects from ideation and manage multiple projects concurrently, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and deliver outstanding results.

  • Present motion design concepts confidently, articulating the rationale behind creative decisions, and contributing valuable insights and creative solutions to strategic discussions.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into dynamic visual narratives and collaborate closely with stakeholders to grasp project goals and deliver solutions that delight.

What we are looking for:

  • 7+ years of experience in motion design.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Showcaseof a robust portfolio featuring diverse motion design projects, includingproficiencyin Cinema 4D, Redshift, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro; ZBrush experience preferred

  • Adept at managing multiple projects concurrently.

  • First experience in people leadership and mentoring junior team members

  • Attention to detail in all aspects of motion design, including design production, asset preparation, animation, timing, and visual composition.

  • Collaborative, flexible mindset, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Salary Range (California)*:
USD 100,000 - 145,000 annually

Salary Range (Germany)*:
USD 75,000 - 95,000 annually
*Salaries at Maxon are based on a candidate's specific criteria including experience, skillset, education and location. Maxon uses industry-driven survey data for building compensation structures to make sure our employees are receiving fair and competitive wages.


WHAT WE OFFER:

You will be part of a highly motivated international team of specialists working in an environment that offers a warm welcome with detailed onboarding and a dedicated mentor for a familiarization period as well as a wide range of individual development possibilities. Interested in joining our team? Click "Apply" to submit your application. Don't meet every single requirement? At Maxon we embrace diversity, are avid explorers and curious learners, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't entirely match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply in any case. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

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