Motion Graphics

Motion Graphics can take on a lot of different arenas – film, television, design, advertising, etc. It is recommended you learn lots of programs and not use just one. Don’t forget that creativity is key. The Motion Design Association started a Standards of Professional Practice document which can be found here.

What it Takes

  • Your job search arsenal includes a resume, cover letter, website and business cards.
  • Software skills are critical. See below for a list of in-demand programs.
  • Save everything. Save your work in a digital copy and store it securely.
  • Experience is crucial. Prove yourself by interning and freelancing.
  • Build your network whenever possible - your professional relationships will land you jobs.
  • Sample Job Titles

    Director

    Creative Director

    Executive Producer

    Producer

    Designer

    Art Director

    Head of Animation

    Head of Lighting

    Modeler

    Texturer

    Rigger

    Animator

    Lighting Artist

    Rendering Artist

    Compositor

    Special Effects

    Motion graphic Artist

    Head of Production

    Production Manager

    Production Coordinator

  • Key Companies

    Big Teeth Productions

    Coat of Arms

    Daily Planet ltd.

    Demo Duck

    Digital Kitchen

    farm | cp

    Leviathan

    Lift Motion Design

    LooseKeys

    Mode Project

    Protein Editorial

    Radar Studios

    Sarofsky

    sol design

    Studio Rendering

    Video One Productions

    Vitamin

  • Chicago Resources

  • National Resources

    • Job Boards

    • Skills

      Adobe After Effects
      Autodesk Combustion
      CineFX
      Apple Motion/Shake
      Max/MSP
      Apple Quartz Composer
      Smith Micro Software Anime Studio
      Adobe Flash
      Modo 3D Luxology
      Maxon Cinema 4D
      Softimage XSI
      Autodesk 3d studio max
      Autodesk Maya
      NewTek Lightwave
      e-on Vue Infinite
      The Blender Foundation Blender
      EI Technology Group Electric Image Animation System