Senior Level Senior Motion Designer Jobs

Senior level senior motion designer jobs put experienced designers in charge of creative direction, visual systems, and the end-to-end execution of motion projects that define brand presence. Openings are concentrated across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Science & Research, with employers like Apple, Waymo, and PlusAI hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySan Francisco Bay Area, CA
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology

Showing 5 of 26+ Senior Level Senior Motion Designer jobs

ABB
Territory Account Manager, Motion Service –North Central
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ABB
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Territory Account Manager, Motion Service –North Central
ABB
Providence, Rhode Island
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$101k - $161k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Apple
Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer
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Apple
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Motion Sensing Hardware Engineer
Apple
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Civil Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Structural Engineering
$172k - $302k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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University of California Berkeley
Director, Motion Graphics & Design (6406C) Intercollegiate Athletics 86759
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University of California Berkeley
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Director, Motion Graphics & Design (6406C) Intercollegiate Athletics 86759
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, California
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Production
$105k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Motion
Motion Automation Intelligence- Engineer III
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Motion
New 1m ago
Motion Automation Intelligence- Engineer III
Motion
Buffalo, New York
Drafting & CAD
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$85k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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NBCUniversal
Creative Director, Motion Design
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NBCUniversal
New 1m ago
Creative Director, Motion Design
NBCUniversal
Universal City, California
Animation
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$155k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Level Senior Motion Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple4
  • Waymo
    Waymo2
  • PlusAI
    PlusAI2
  • ABB
    ABB1
  • Haus
    Haus1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Science & Research3
  • Automotive2
  • Artificial Intelligence2

Senior Level Senior Motion Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level senior motion designer job?

Employers at this level look for a portfolio that demonstrates ownership of complex motion projects from concept through delivery, not just polished executions of someone else's brief. Showing proficiency across 3D, compositing, and design systems gives you an edge, as does evidence of mentoring junior designers or leading cross-functional creative reviews. Specificity in your case studies matters more than volume.

Which companies hire senior level senior motion designers?

Companies hiring senior level senior motion designers right now include Apple, Waymo, and PlusAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from in-house creative studios, entertainment and streaming platforms, and technology companies building brand or product motion systems at scale.

Are there remote senior level senior motion designer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this experience level. About 25% of senior level senior motion designer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how established creative infrastructure and async collaboration tools have made distributed senior motion roles viable across a wide range of employers.

What makes a senior motion designer role senior level?

Senior level roles go beyond execution. They involve setting the creative direction for motion systems, owning deliverables from brief to final asset without close supervision, and contributing to how a team or department defines its visual standards. Mentoring mid-level and junior designers is typically expected, and senior designers are often the primary creative voice in cross-functional projects with stakeholders outside the design team.

Which industries hire the most senior level senior motion designers?

Senior level senior motion designer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they produce high volumes of branded content, product experiences, or editorial work that requires motion expertise at a level of creative and technical complexity that entry or mid-level designers are not yet equipped to lead.