C-1214
Candidate #C-1214
Video Editor · 5 years experience · Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Colour grading
$1,300per month + GST
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Creative role
Hire an offshore Motion Designer
A Motion Designer creates animated graphics, explainer videos, kinetic typography, and motion brand assets that elevate your visual content beyond static design.
$1,700per month + GST, all-in
$70–95kAustralian salary range
$77,036est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A motion designer who handles after effects, motion graphics, animation, explainer video, kinetic typography, visual effects and storyboarding, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Access specialist motion design skills at 40–50% of local rates
02
Explainer and product animation at scale without agency hourly billing
03
Strong Adobe After Effects capability across a highly skilled Filipino creative workforce
Skills
After Effects Motion graphics Animation Explainer video Kinetic typography Visual effects Storyboarding
Software they use
AdAdobe After EffectsAdAdobe Premiere ProCiCinema 4DLoLottieFiFigma
Cost comparison
What a motion designer costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
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Local entry$70k salaryLocal typical$83k salaryLocal senior$95k salaryAdept$1,700/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $77,036 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your motion designer follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Brief review
Picks up new requests and confirms anything unclear before starting.
9:30am
Deep work
Designs, edits or writes the day's main piece.
12:00pm
Review round
Shares drafts for feedback in your tool of choice.
1:30pm
Revisions
Applies feedback quickly and keeps versions organised.
3:30pm
Asset prep
Exports, resizes and files final assets to your brand standards.
5:00pm
Hand-off
Posts what shipped and what's next in your team channel.
Available talent
Creative talent you can interview
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C-1213
Candidate #C-1213
Graphic Designer · 4 years experience · Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canva Pro
$1,200per month + GST
U-1203
Candidate #U-1203
UI/UX Designer · 6 years experience · Figma, User research, Prototyping
$1,800per month + GST
Questions
Hiring a motion designer
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they create animated explainer videos?
Yes. Creating 60–120 second animated explainer videos from storyboard to final render is a core motion design deliverable.
Can they animate our existing brand assets?
Yes. Provide your logos, brand colours, and style guide and the designer will animate them in-brand.
Do they work with Lottie for web animations?
Yes. Exporting motion as Lottie JSON for web and app use is standard for modern motion designers.
Can they do 3D animation?
Some can — 3D capability varies. Clarify your requirements during the brief and we'll match you with a candidate whose portfolio demonstrates the needed skill.
What's a typical project turnaround?
A 60-second explainer video typically takes 5–7 business days from approved storyboard to final delivery.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $20,400 a year with a $82,500 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your motion designer this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,700 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
