Motion Graphics Designer

Job Description:

They create artwork for the web, television, or film. They use visual effects, animation, and other cinematic techniques to bring life to their creations. They create live video content, graphics, and animation for handheld electronic devices, web programs, video games, and for smartphones.

Salary: Around $70k annually.

Occupational Outlook:

They are in high demand because of the popularity of video content. They are also in high demand for creating explainer videos and product demos. Motion graphic designers use software to create animations, and they often need to be able to work with different types of media. This is a rapidly growing field, and there are many opportunities for creative professionals who are skilled in motion graphics.

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Educational Requirements:

Generally need at minimum a Bachelor's degree in graphic design.

Murray State University

Address: 1375 Chestnut St, Murray, KY 42071

Website: https://www.murraystate.edu/

Information on the Major: https://www.murraystate.edu/programs/hfa/art/art-graphicDesign.aspx

Kentucky College of Art & Design

Address: 505 W Ormsby Ave, Louisville, KY 40203

Website: https://www.kycad.org/

Information on the Major: https://www.kycad.org/wp-content/uploads/Academic-Catalog-AY2223.pdf

University of Louisville

Address: 2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40292

Website: https://www.uky.edu/

Information on the Major: https://finearts.uky.edu/savs/digital-media-design-minor

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Strong creative skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Able to work as an individual and part of a team
Meet tight deadlines
Flexibility

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

Adobe (Adobe After Effects, Adobe illustrator, Adobe Animate)

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

It is a very flexible career
You only need at minimum a bachelor's degree.
Graphic designers are a high demand job

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Having strong interpersonal skills would be difficult enough without it being in a work setting.
Tight deadlines
It can be a very expensive career, potentially needing a lot of equipment

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

They usually work in a studio that already has equipment, but 59% of all motion graphic designers work independently with their own equipment and their pay is generally between 25 - 35 dollars an hour.

Career Researched By: James M. Duncan