Motion designer roles and missions
The motion designer is an essential professional in the process of creating complex, animated visual content. This professional is capable of transforming ideas, concepts and messages into remarkable visual achievements, using motion, audio clips, visual effects and transitions to tell stories and communicate information to a target audience. He/she performs a number of varied tasks as part of his/her duties, including:
Creating 2D or 3D animations, based on pre-existing scripts and illustrations or content created by the motion designer.
Using animation and motion software to bring projects to life.
Working closely with other professionals (e.g. directors, designers, scriptwriters) to understand and discuss customer requirements and develop designs that meet their needs.
Use motion, color, sound and effects to create compelling animations and fluid images.
Select appropriate styles, colors and effects for projects.
Use post-production and editing techniques to enhance the final quality of animations and videos.
Ensuring accurate production of content and preservation of image quality.
Working to tight deadlines and ensuring production is delivered on time and to specification.
Motion Designer salary and career development
A motion designer's salary varies widely according to experience and the projects he or she works on. A motion designer can earn between €30,000 and €50,000 a year. Evolution of a Motion Designer's gross annual salary in France according to years of experience :
0 to 2 years: between €30,000 and €35,000
2 to 5 years: between €35,000 and €40,000
5 to 10 years: between €40,000 and €45,000
10 to 15 years: between €45,000 and €50,000
Over 15 years: between €50,000 and €55,000
A motion designer can also diversify into other professions offering varied career opportunities. Here are 5 possible careers for Motion Designers:
Digital content creator
Digital marketing manager
Web graphic designer
User interface designer
Video developer