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Motion Graphics Designer Resume Example

A motion graphics designer resume must prove animation craft across 2D and 3D pipelines — ATS scans for software keywords like After Effects and Cinema 4D, while hiring managers want a demo reel and measurable campaign reach.

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Motion Graphics Designer Resume Sample

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PATRICK WAGNER

Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Los Angeles, CA · p.wagner@email.com · (555) 908-4471

Summary

Senior motion graphics designer with 6 years creating brand animation and title sequences for entertainment and advertising clients at Buck and MTV Entertainment Group. Combines 2D/3D animation craft with fast-turnaround production for social and broadcast.

Experience

Senior Motion Designer · Buck

2021 - Present

  • Led motion design on a streaming platform's brand campaign, viewed 40M+ times across YouTube and social
  • Directed a 3-person animation team building a modular 3D motion system reused across 25+ deliverables
  • Cut average project turnaround from 3 weeks to 10 days by building reusable Cinema 4D rigging templates
  • Maintains a shared After Effects expression library used by 9 designers on 4 accounts

Motion Graphics Designer · MTV Entertainment Group

2019 - 2021

  • Designed title sequences and lower-thirds for 4 original series, delivered on-air across broadcast and streaming
  • Produced 150+ social-first animated assets per year for show promos, growing average clip engagement by 27%
  • Standardized broadcast delivery specs in Premiere Pro, cutting QC rejections from 14% to 3%

Junior Motion Designer · Tandem Creative Studio

2018 - 2019

  • Animated 60+ social ad cutdowns per quarter in After Effects for retail and consumer brands
  • Built storyboards and animatics for 12 client pitches, 8 of which reached full production
  • Maintained a 6-workstation render pipeline, cutting overnight render failures by 35%

Education

B.F.A. Animation — ArtCenter College of Design · 2018

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Motion Design, 2D/3D Animation, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere Pro, Typography Animation, Brand Motion Systems, Rendering, Compositing

Certifications

Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, Adobe

Adobe Certified Professional in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe

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Must-Have Keywords for Motion Graphics Designer Resumes

These are the keywords ATS systems and recruiters search for. Include them naturally in your Skills, Summary, and Experience sections.

Adobe After EffectsCinema 4DMotion Design2D/3D AnimationStoryboardingAdobe Premiere ProTypography AnimationBrand Motion SystemsRenderingCompositingVideo ProductionIllustrator

The Right Resume Structure for Motion Graphics Designer Roles

ATS systems parse your resume top to bottom. The order of your sections matters — here is the order that works best for Motion Graphics Designer applications:

  1. 1Contact Information
  2. 2Demo Reel Link
  3. 3Professional Summary
  4. 4Work Experience
  5. 5Skills
  6. 6Selected Projects
  7. 7Education

ATS Optimization Tips for Motion Graphics Designer Resumes

  • Link a demo reel at the top — motion work must be seen moving, not described.
  • Quantify reach or usage: campaign views, number of brand touchpoints, or platforms the work ran on.
  • Name specific tools precisely: After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro — key ATS terms for this role.
  • Show range across 2D and 3D animation if you have both; many roles require hybrid skill sets.
  • Mention brand motion systems or style-frame work if you've helped define a client's motion identity.
  • Note turnaround speed on fast-paced deliverables (social-first, ad-hoc requests) if relevant.
  • Highlight collaboration with directors, editors, or sound designers to show you work within a pipeline.

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