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Types of Motion Designer Jobs We Cover

We curate all motion design positions from game studios, publishers, and entertainment companies worldwide.

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Motion Designer

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UI Motion Designer

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Trailer Motion Designer

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Cinematic Motion Artist

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Marketing Motion Designer

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Senior Motion Designer

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Real-Time Motion Designer

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Lead Motion Designer

Studios Hiring Motion Designers

We pull motion designer jobs from game studios, publishers, and marketing teams, including:

Riot Games
Blizzard Entertainment
Epic Games
Electronic Arts
Ubisoft
2K Games
CD Projekt Red
Activision
Square Enix
Bungie
Supercell
King
Gearbox Software
+ Hundreds More

Motion Designer Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn as a motion designer in the game industry.

Junior Motion Designer
$50K - $68K
Mid-Level Motion Designer
$68K - $95K
Senior Motion Designer
$90K - $125K
Lead Motion Designer
$120K - $155K

*US market data. Studios with strong trailer and marketing operations often pay at the higher end for experienced motion designers.

Skills Employers Look For

What studios expect from motion designer candidates.

🖥️ Software

  • Adobe After Effects
  • Cinema 4D
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Blender (motion graphics)
  • Unity or Unreal (UI animation)

🎯 Technical Skills

  • Keyframe animation and easing
  • Typography in motion
  • Compositing and color grading
  • 3D motion and camera animation
  • Sound sync and timing

🎮 Game Knowledge

  • UI animation principles
  • Trailer structure and pacing
  • Real-time UI animation (Unity/Unreal)
  • Marketing video formats
  • Cinematic pipeline workflow

💡 What Gets You Hired

  • Shipped game trailer or cinematic work
  • Strong showreel with variety
  • 3D + 2D combined skills
  • Understanding of game UI motion
  • Speed and iteration ability

Motion Designer Jobs FAQ

What does a motion designer do in a game studio?
Motion designers in game studios create animated visuals across UI, cinematics, trailers, and marketing materials. They animate menu transitions, HUD elements, splash screens, and promotional content. Some work closely with VFX or UI teams, while others specialize entirely in cinematic or trailer production.
What software do motion designers use in games?
Adobe After Effects is the primary tool for most motion designer roles. Cinema 4D is widely used for 3D motion work. Many studios also require experience with Adobe Premiere for video editing, and some roles involve Unity or Unreal for real-time UI animation.
What is the average motion designer salary in games?
In the US: Junior Motion Designers earn $50K-$68K, Mid-Level $68K-$95K, Senior $90K-$125K, and Lead $120K-$155K. Studios with strong marketing and trailer production teams tend to pay competitively for experienced motion designers.
What is the difference between a motion designer and a VFX artist?
Motion designers focus on 2D and 3D motion graphics, UI animation, and video content. VFX artists work on real-time in-game visual effects like particles, explosions, and ability animations that run inside the game engine. The roles can overlap in cinematics and trailer production, but the day-to-day work is quite different.
Do motion designers need to know 3D software?
Increasingly yes. Most mid-to-senior motion designer roles now expect Cinema 4D or Blender experience alongside After Effects. Trailer production especially requires strong 3D skills. Junior roles may be more 2D-focused, but building 3D skills significantly expands your opportunities.

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