Motion Designer

Motion Designer Job Description

Motion designers create animated and video artwork for the web, television or film. Projects may include commercials, movie clips, stand-alone presentations, trailers, title sequences and post-production work. Candidates should be proficient in software programs such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro X, and Premiere Pro. This position requires a willingness to embrace new design, video and audio technologies. A thorough understanding of 2D/3D animation and audio and video compression techniques is essential.

Typical motion designer duties:

Preparing the design plan, concept and layout for motion graphic projectsCollaborating with creative teams to generate new design ideas and define the scope and objectives of intended projectsEnsuring motion graphics adhere to company guidelines and design standards

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Adobe After Effects
Adobe Flash
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Advertisements
Animation
Broadcast
CINEMA 4D
Cisco Technologies
Design
Salary for Motion Designer
72500 - 101500
25th percentile
72500
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
85000
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
101500
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
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