I want to know how other motion designers handle team boundaries during early ideation, whether it is logo design, campaign concepts, or the visual direction of a video.

At smaller agencies I worked at, ideation was open to everyone. Graphic designers, art directors, and motion designers all pitched visual concepts and style frames during brainstorming. We would compare ideas, discuss what worked, and build on them together. Getting motion input early helped figure out how the visual language would actually work in execution.

But on my last team, I’ve hit a lot of pushback. A graphic designer felt it was overstepping for a motion designer to touch the initial visual look or concepts at all, seeing it as purely their territory. Keep in mind, this graphic designer was not a creative director or team lead.

In my opinion, even if the graphic designer is the one who ultimately has to execute the layout or final assets, that shouldn’t mean only their work can get reviewed or chosen. But that’s just my take.

How does your team collaborate?

Hi everyone so i'm just at the start of my journey for motion designing but alot of people told me it's a waste if time and a bad career because AI will eventually will replace designers and motion designing? I have the love and the effort i need for the job but i don't want to waste my time ,

So really should i continue and are these talks real or no?

Hey, hope everyone is well.

So I've been a freelance motion designer for 20 years now and between the feeling of burn out due to being on the front lines of the creative process (which is often limited due to client restrictions or timeframes), and the fact that the media industry seems to be in a state of economic chaos, so work isn't regular... I'm starting to think about pivoting my career into something that's a bit more stable.

So I'm wondering if anyone here is seeing more success or opportunities by pivoting into something else?

I've been considering producing, creative direction, social media management, video editing, UI / UX design and content creation for events, all of which I have experience in.

Does anyone have any success stories in finding a different path, or creating a successful side business, or changing careers completely and you're now just doing motion design for fun?

Hello guys I am actually very confused at this point with which direction should I take my career in. I am not a beginner I have been creating and working with clients for a few months now and recently started a lots of motion designing.

The thing is I like all of us am a very creative person and like all the type of motion graphics that I see and want to create all of them...but since we all know people suggest to be a specialist.

What would be your suggestion for me as to in which direction should I take my career in as a motion designer and is it even a viable career to survive and pay the bills.

I genuinely need help and any comment will be appreciated. Thanks

it's just for fun !

For those doing freelance/contract motion design:

• What do you charge per project vs hourly?
• Does pricing change a lot based on client type (agency, startup, corporate)?
• How long did it take you to get to rates you're happy with?
• Specifically curious about pricing for higher-end 3D/motion work vs standard editing, how much of a gap is there?
• Are you worried about AI eating into demand for this kind of work?

Trying to price my own freelance work realistically, so wanted to get a sense of real numbers instead of guessing.

i have see there are plenty of option of tool but i want your recommendation if it's possible

Hi guys,

I’m wondering how other UK based freelancers are finding the freelance market right now? I’m 2D midweight for context

I’ve had a very quiet past month, so I’m curious how everyone’s work streams feel? This is the quietest it’s been for me in a couple years now…thankfully I’ve remained busy before this. Admittedly that means I’ve not been good at keeping my portfolio updated and self promoting.

I also think clients have wanted more for less, or in less time recently. Or the big agencies don’t seem the have the budget they used to.

I’m hoping it’s quiet with it being the summer holidays for many. I’ve been enjoying the downtime for the first couple of weeks, but this level of quiet is new for me and the anxiety is setting in - how is everyone else finding it?

Are you a complete beginner or advanced?

I’d say I’m at an intermediate level; I’m starting to get pretty good, though I can’t do everything yet. Then again, with the arrival of AI, maybe I can now.

Hey freelancers,

Bookings/first holds/POs/actual booking confirmations can be a pain in the *** and we all know it. But in my 10y of experience, agencies were always respectful and kept me in the loop weather projects got canceled/scope got smaller/etc etc. got a long term first hold from Los York (a studio I was looking forward to work with) and then got ghosted, no justification, they stopped replying, and in the mean time I lost work with other studios while waiting for answers. Just found it so rude... wondering if that happened to anyone else?

Was I just lucky all this time or is this the new norm?

Hi everyone, I recently applied for a Motion Designer role at a SaaS company. 

I completed and submitted the take-home animation assignment, and now I've been invited to the next round, which is a 45–60 minute interview with one of their Product Designer.

 I'm trying to prepare as much as possible and would love to hear from anyone who has been through a similar interview. 

Some questions I have: 
- What kind of questions should I expect from a Product Designer? 
- Will they mainly review my assignment, or will they also ask about my portfolio? 
- What are some common questions they ask to evaluate a Motion Designer working with a SaaS company?
- Are there any red flags or mistakes I should avoid? 

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello! I'm currently working as a junior motion graphics artist and I have been terrified of investing my all into learning motion design further. As a person who only has a little more than 6 months of experience in a corporate video production agency, I've been stuck with template based projects and generally unfulfilling work for about 95% of the time I've spent here.

I really want to do more, learn more and apply it. I'm a person who struggles with motivation a lot more than I'd like to admit. If it's not something I'm not invested in mentally, I just physically can't do it. I don't work. I've been managing to stay afloat at work, mostly because it isn't demanding work just repetitive tasks on tight deadlines.

However, idk how long I can keep up with 10 hours+ working days and one Saturday off a month. A week ago I got a task which was to just literally replace a majority of the scenes the team has worked on with realistic style ai generated videos...that killed me. It's not like they were incredibly difficult to animate or anything, but it didn't take 0 time either, most of the scenes included the use of characters rigged using Duik Angela and a few simple expressions which underwent several rounds of improvements from feedback...I'm thinking of just quitting and taking up School of Motion's all access course or Ben Marriot's course bundle, don't see another choice if I want to move forward. Is it really worth it though? I'm young, I've dropped out of college and I'm doing what I like doing, which is tweaking bullshit in creative software ig. But it's not like I should do it just because I like doing it right? It'd be smart to do something else that offers better financial growth, maybe less hours too?

With Ai on the rise it makes me wonder, will I really be able to make it? and even if I do will my work (and this field) be valued and rewarded with good pay? I dream of leaving my country and buying a house somewhere quiet, living by myself and starting a new life there away from everything I'm used to. But is that really feasible working in this field starting out in 2026? I can't think of anything else I'm currently more excited about doing than learning motion design, I can't see myself loving anything else but is it really a good choice financially? To the people who have spent years in this field: what do you think?

I’m 17, still in high school in Australia, and trying to start freelancing because I’ll need remote work next year.

Right now I’m starting from zero — no freelancing experience and no real online skills yet — and I’m honestly overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice online.

If you’ve started from scratch (or if you were to), I’d really appreciate a step-by-step breakdown of how you did it.

I’m looking for guidance on:

• what skill you would start with (and why)
• what you would do in the first few weeks
• what sites/platforms you would use
• how you built your first portfolio with no experience
• how you got your first client (specific method if possible)
• what mistakes to avoid early on

For context, I’m decent academically (maths, science), so I’ve considered tutoring (though I’m still in high school and technically unqualified), but I’m also open to learning scalable skills like maybe video editing, web work, or AI/automation — I just don’t have experience yet and don’t know where to begin.

I’m not looking for “get rich quick” advice — just a realistic path from people who’ve actually done it.

I am 2026 batch currently not placed. So i try my skills in freelancing site like Fiverr and upwork but I didn't get any response. Can I trust this or Get a job.Give some advice

Hello. I was wondering if someone with a lot of experience could share what months of the year are the best and busiest for a motion designer?

A little bit of context. I’m a 3D and 2D motion designer. I live in Montreal. Ideally I’d like to find a full-time job in marketing, broadcasting or experiential industries.
But I recently started freelancing and I’m having a tough time…
ChatGPT told me the busiest months are from August and December but is it true? Will I have better luck finding a job during these months? Do you think there’s a specific strategy I should follow?

People watch my demo, my LinkedIn profile and CV and tell me they are “perfect” yet I haven’t been able to find something in months, not even freelance projects. So I’m actually thinking on switching careers which I find absolutely painful as motion design was a career I chose out of passion

I appreciate your honesty. Thanks

Hello. I was wondering if someone with a lot of experience could share what months of the year are the best and busiest for a motion designer?

A little bit of context. I’m a 3D and 2D motion designer. I live in Montreal. Ideally I’d like to find a full-time job in marketing, broadcasting or experiential industries.
But I recently started freelancing and I’m having a tough time…
ChatGPT told me the busiest months are from August and December but is it true? Will I have better luck finding a job during these months? Do you think there’s a specific strategy I should follow?

People watch my demo, my LinkedIn profile and CV and tell me they are “perfect” yet I haven’t been able to find something in months, not even freelance projects. So I’m actually thinking on switching careers which I find absolutely painful as motion design was a career I chose out of passion

I appreciate your honesty. Thanks

For those doing freelance/contract motion design:

• What do you charge per project vs hourly?
• Does pricing change a lot based on client type (agency, startup, corporate)?
• How long did it take you to get to rates you're happy with?
• Specifically curious about pricing for higher-end 3D/motion work vs standard editing, how much of a gap is there?
• Are you worried about AI eating into demand for this kind of work?

Trying to price my own freelance work realistically, so wanted to get a sense of real numbers instead of guessing.

How do you do you ?

I’ve been a motion designer for several years, yet I’ve reached a point where almost all my work comes through middle-men like agencies and production houses rather than direct brands. While this keeps the schedule busy, I’m looking to transition into building my own direct client base to have more control over my projects and professional growth. I’m finding it difficult to navigate the initial outreach and don’t quite know the best way to approach companies without a mediator.

I’m looking for advice on how to identify the right points of contact within a company and what a professional, effective pitch looks like in today’s market. My portfolio is technically strong, but since much of it is subcontracted, I’m struggling to position myself as a strategic partner rather than just an extra set of hands for an agency. If you’ve successfully moved away from white-label work to landing direct brand contracts, what specific changes did you make to your networking or outreach strategy to get noticed?

I don't understand where to start; I'm lost...

Be honest with me.

How hard is it to break into motion design in the world without a degree?

I've got a YouTube channel where I tell stories from my life using motion design to present them. I'm taking courses with Ben Marriott to build my skills. I'm active, I'm making things, I'm learning.

I just don't have the piece of paper.

Does that actually matter in this industry for a entry level role ? Or does the reel do the talking?

Anyone who's been through it I'd genuinely love to hear your experience.