Motion Graphic Designer

costar; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CoStar Group as a Motion Graphic Designer, where you will merge animation with storytelling to create immersive visual experiences for global office environments. With over 8 years of experience, you will utilize advanced design skills to captivate audiences and enhance marketing initiatives. Benefit from generous compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture focused on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience as a 2D/3D motion designer or animator.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D required.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and animate 2D and 3D motion graphics for office video walls.
• Collaborate with marketing and IT departments on LED displays.
• Manage complex projects independently to meet quick deadlines.

Skills

Motion Design

Animation

Collaboration

Creative Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Cinema 4D

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Motion Graphic Designer

Job Description

CoStar Group Company Intro:

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed, and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors.We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation.This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors.By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

OVERVIEW:

CoStar Group is the global leader in real estate technology, data, and analytics. We’re seeking a visionary Motion Graphics Designer to join our award-winning in-house video team. This is a rare opportunity to create immersive visual experiences for LED installations that span our global offices—blending animation, storytelling, and real-time design innovation to captivate and inspire. Your work will directly contribute to shaping the look and feel of our office environments worldwide.

BACKGROUND:

The Motion Graphics Designer will conceptualize, design, and animate visually compelling content for CoStar Group’s state-of-the-art LED installations across global office spaces. This role demands advanced motion design skills and a passion for innovation, pushing creative and technical boundaries to craft immersive storytelling experiences. In addition to LED-focused work, the designer will support motion graphics needs for marketing campaigns and high-impact events. Success in this role requires creative agility, a strong sense of visual narrative, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceptualize, design, and animate 2D and 3D motion graphics for video wall content across offices .

• Collaborate closely with LED screen stakeholders including marketing, internal communications and IT department.

• Develop concepts and storyboards .

• Work independently to manage complex projects and meet deadlines, often with quick turnaround.

• Experiment with the latest AI tools as well as stay up to date on motion graphic / animation trends , and video wall technology.

• Maintain a reliable file system to facilitate streamlined collaboration and creativity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited, not-for-profit college or university

• A track record of commitment to prior employers.

• Minimum 8 + years’ experience as a 2D/3D motion designer or animator at an agency , professional sports team, Fortune 500 brand or equivalent.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, and either Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Experience with Unreal Engine, Blender, or Houdini is a strong plus.

• Strong technical knowledge of motion design workflows, rendering pipelines, and system optimization.

• Ability to manage fast-paced timelines and deliver polished, high-quality motion graphic content under pressure.

• Self-starter with s trong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills.

• Ambitious, willing to take creative risks, and experiment.

• Bonus points for set, field or location production work.

• Portfolio submission required . Each project should include a brief role summary and tools used. Reel must demonstrate a mastery of 2D / 3D work and storytelling.

What’s in it for you?

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• Commuter and parking benefits

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing