Video games
Visual effects and animation
Digital experiences
Becoming a motion designer
On l'appelle aussi : New media designer; Motion Graphics Designer; Motion Graphics Artist; Motion Artist
The motion designer is responsible for designing and animating graphic elements for films, video games, advertisements, immersive experiences, interactive applications, or multimedia installations. They may work in 2D, 3D, or a combination of both formats. They may also be called upon to create real-time 3D graphic elements that adapt to user interaction. The profession of graphic animator lies at the crossroads of graphic design, illustration, animation, and storyboarding, making graphic animators versatile artists who can be involved in several stages of the production of a digital creation project, from design to post-production and marketing.
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Duties and responsibilities
Design elements such as logos, menus, graphics, text, etc., for video game or software credits or interfaces. This work can also be done by a graphic designer.
Animate the graphic elements created using specialized software.
Integrate the animated graphics into the film edit or game engine.
If you like
Visual communication and graphic design
Narrative arts (comic books, cinema, video games, etc.)
Variety in your projects and activities
Team members
Animators
Lead motion designer
Graphic designer
Study programs
Some of the skills required to work as a graphic animator can be developed in the following programs. Find out about the specific features of each school to see which one best suits your interests.
Diploma of College Studies (DCS)*
Graphic design: College Bart offers a specialization in motion design (see Inforoute FPT or Repères for a list of other institutions offering the DEC program in graphic design).
Techniques cinématographiques et télévisuelles
Cégep de Jonquière, Collège BartTechniques de production et de postproduction télévisuelles
Institut GrassetTechniques d'intégration multimédia
Cégep de Jonquière, Cégep de l'Outaouais, Cégep de Lanaudière à L'Assomption, Cégep de Matane, Cégep de Sainte-Foy, Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne, Collège de Maisonneuve, Collège Montmorency
Salary
In the province of Quebec, the hourly wage for a Motion Graphic Designer ranges from $20 for beginners to $51.28 for experienced professionals, with a median salary of $30, according to data from the Government of Canada (2025).
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