1,100+ Motion Designers Available

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Designer

Hire pre-vetted After Effects, Cinema 4D, and animation specialists in as little as 48 hours. Enterprise-grade talent matching powered by AI + human expertise.

48 hrs
Time to match
Top 3%
Acceptance rate
150+
Countries

Trusted by industry leaders

Amazon Adobe Uber Bloomberg Boeing Coca-Cola
Motion Design Tools

Every Tool. Every Style.
One Platform.

Access motion designers skilled in the complete animation ecosystem — from After Effects and Cinema 4D to emerging technologies like Lottie and Rive.

Ae

After Effects

890+ designers

C4D

Cinema 4D

340+ designers

Pr

Premiere Pro

720+ designers

Animation

1,100+ designers

Motion Graphics

980+ designers

L

Lottie

450+ designers

Blender DaVinci Resolve Figma Illustrator Photoshop Rive Spine Houdini Nuke Mocha Element 3D Red Giant

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Simple Process

How to Find Your Motion Designer

From requirements to matched talent in as little as 48 hours. Our AI + human approach ensures you get exactly the right creative fit.

1

Share Your Creative Brief

Tell us about your motion design needs — animation style, tools required, brand guidelines, and timeline. Our AI analyzes your requirements against 1,100+ motion designer profiles.

  • Style & aesthetic matching
  • Tool expertise filtering
  • Timezone & availability
2

Review Matched Candidates

Within 48 hours, receive a curated shortlist of pre-vetted motion designers. Each candidate includes detailed profiles, showreels, and verified client reviews.

  • 3-5 matched candidates
  • Video showreels
  • Portfolio deep-dives
3

Start Creating Together

Interview your top picks and onboard seamlessly. WorkGenius handles contracts, payments, and compliance across 150+ countries so you can focus on your creative vision.

  • Compliant contracts
  • Global payments handled
  • Ongoing support

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Motion Design Projects

What Can Motion Designers Create?

From explainer videos to product animations, our motion designers deliver stunning visual content that captivates audiences.

Explainer Videos

Transform complex ideas into engaging animated stories. Perfect for product launches, onboarding flows, and marketing campaigns.

After EffectsStoryboardingVoiceover

Product Animations

Showcase your product with stunning 3D renders and animations. Ideal for tech products, apps, and physical goods.

Cinema 4DOctaneProduct Viz

Social Media Content

Create scroll-stopping animations for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Optimized for each platform's requirements.

Premiere ProShort-FormTemplates

UI/UX Animations

Design micro-interactions, loading states, and transitions that bring digital products to life. Export-ready for development.

LottieRivePrototyping

Brand Identity Motion

Develop animated logos, brand guidelines, and motion systems that create consistent visual identity across all touchpoints.

Logo AnimationStyle GuidesBrand Systems

Video Editing & Post

Professional video editing, color grading, and visual effects for commercials, corporate videos, and documentary content.

Premiere ProDaVinciColor Grading

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Why WorkGenius

Not Just Another
Freelance Marketplace

Traditional platforms give you thousands of portfolios to sift through. WorkGenius gives you 3-5 perfect matches — pre-vetted motion designers who fit your exact creative needs.

AI + Human Expertise

Our AI analyzes creative requirements while expert recruiters assess style fit and creative vision.

Pre-Vetted Quality

Only the top 3% of applicants pass our portfolio reviews, technical assessments, and creative interviews.

Enterprise Compliance

Compliant hiring in 150+ countries. We handle contracts, payments, taxes, and intellectual property rights.

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Free consultation. No commitment required.

48hrs
Average time to first match
1,100+
Pre-vetted motion designers
98%
Client satisfaction rate
150+
Countries supported
Common Questions

Motion Designer Hiring FAQ

How quickly can I hire a motion designer?

With WorkGenius, you can receive matched motion designer candidates within 48 hours. Our AI-powered matching combined with human creative expertise ensures you get pre-vetted talent that matches your exact style and requirements. From initial consultation to designer onboarding, most clients complete the hiring process within 1-2 weeks.

What motion design tools do your designers specialize in?

Our network includes 1,100+ pre-vetted motion designers specializing in:

  • 2D Animation: After Effects, Animate, Toon Boom
  • 3D Animation: Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Houdini
  • Video Editing: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro
  • UI Animation: Lottie, Rive, Principle, ProtoPie
  • VFX & Compositing: Nuke, Fusion, Mocha
  • Design Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma

How are motion designers vetted?

Every motion designer goes through a rigorous multi-step vetting process:

  1. Portfolio Review: Showreel analysis, style assessment, and work history verification
  2. Technical Assessment: Tool-specific challenges in After Effects, Cinema 4D, or relevant software
  3. Creative Interview: Live review session with senior creative directors
  4. Project Simulation: Real-world brief to assess process, communication, and delivery
  5. Background Verification: Identity and professional reference checks

Only the top 3% of applicants make it into our network.

What does it cost to hire a motion designer?

Rates vary based on experience level, specialization, and project complexity. Typical ranges:

  • Junior Motion Designer: $40-70/hour
  • Mid-Level Motion Designer: $70-120/hour
  • Senior Motion Designer: $120-180/hour
  • Creative Director/Lead: $180-250+/hour

Project-based pricing is also available. WorkGenius provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We handle all payments, taxes, and compliance.

Do motion designers retain rights to the work they create?

No. All work created through WorkGenius follows work-for-hire principles:

  • Full Ownership: You receive complete intellectual property rights to all deliverables
  • Source Files: All project files (After Effects, Cinema 4D, etc.) are included
  • Clear Contracts: IP transfer is explicitly documented in all agreements
  • Portfolio Rights: Designers may request permission to feature work in their portfolio (with your approval)

WorkGenius handles all legal documentation to ensure your content is fully protected.

What if the motion designer isn't the right creative fit?

We stand behind our matching quality with a replacement guarantee. If a motion designer's style or work quality doesn't meet your expectations within the first two weeks, we'll provide a replacement at no additional cost. Our 98% client satisfaction rate reflects our commitment to finding the right creative fit the first time.

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Motion Designer

Join 500+ companies that trust WorkGenius for their motion design needs. Get matched with pre-vetted After Effects, Cinema 4D, and animation specialists in 48 hours.

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