Motion Graphics Designer Services
Animation and visual design from Ireland's acclaimed animation sector, home to Oscar-nominated studios and strong audio post tradition.
A motion graphics designer creates animated visual elements that combine graphic design, typography, and movement for film, television, and digital media. Ireland has an internationally celebrated animation sector, with studios like Cartoon Saloon earning multiple Oscar nominations. This creative excellence extends to motion design, where Irish designers combine storytelling artistry with technical skill honed through the country's strong audio and visual post-production tradition.
We connect you with motion graphics designers across Dublin, Cork, and Galway who deliver broadcast-quality work for features, series, commercials, and digital platforms. Our network includes professionals working with Screen Scene, Windmill Lane Recording, Egg Post, and The Sound Yard, offering full VFX, Dolby Atmos mixing, ADR, and sound design.
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Capabilities
Motion Design Expertise
We connect you with experienced motion graphics designers who bring visual storytelling, technical excellence, and creative innovation to every project—from broadcast graphics to digital content.
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Title Design
- Opening sequences
- End credits
- Lower thirds
- Typography animation
- Brand integration
Title Excellence
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Animation
- 2D animation
- 3D elements
- Character animation
- Logo animation
- Explainer graphics
Animation Mastery
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Visual Effects
- Compositing
- Screen graphics
- UI animation
- Particle effects
- Environment enhancement
VFX Integration
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Digital Content
- Social media graphics
- Advertising animation
- App animations
- Web motion
- Interactive elements
Digital Expertise
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Motion Designers
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Oscar-Caliber Animation Tradition
Irish motion designers draw from a world-renowned animation sector, with studios like Cartoon Saloon setting global standards for visual storytelling.
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Comprehensive Post Facilities
Access to Screen Scene, Windmill Lane, Egg Post, and The Sound Yard for full VFX, Dolby Atmos, ADR, and audio post-production.
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Major Studio Infrastructure
Motion designers working from Ardmore Studios (Wicklow), Ashford Studios, Troy Studios (Limerick), and Titanic Studios (Belfast).
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Native English-Speaking Crews
Competitive rates compared to the UK, with native English-speaking motion designers experienced in international production workflows.
On Location
Motion designers feeding the Cartoon Saloon Kilkenny 4× Oscar-nom pipeline plus the Screen Scene, Egg Post, and Yellowmoon Belfast title-sequence-and-broadcast-package roster
Here is how this works in practice. Ireland's motion-design and animation-graphics roster sits at top-tier altitude. Cartoon Saloon Kilkenny (the Tomm Moore and Paul Young animation studio) has delivered four Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations across The Secret of Kells (2010), Song of the Sea (2015), The Breadwinner (2018), and Wolfwalkers (2021). This includes the only Irish animation studio to hit the Oscar shortlist that many times. With Cartoon Saloon graduates now anchoring the senior motion-graphics bench across Dublin and Kilkenny.
Here is the short of it. Brown Bag Films (Dublin and Manchester — the Octonauts and Doc McStuffins studio, now part of 9 Story Media Group) feeds the children's-TV motion-design pipeline. Boulder Media (Pixar-acquired in 2017) plus Jam Media (Roy and Tilly and Friends — Dublin) round the working roster. The senior title-sequence-and-broadcast-package designers route through Screen Scene Dublin motion department, Egg Post Production motion-graphics. Frame Store Dublin (the Irish satellite of the Marvel and Bond VFX-and-MoGraph London house). Plus Yellowmoon Belfast title work for BBC NI and the Channel 4 cross-border slate.
Here is the breakdown. Workflow runs Adobe After Effects 2024 (the industry-standard motion suite. Plexus, Element 3D Video Copilot, Trapcode Specific and Form, Element 3D V2, Mocha Pro 2024, Newton 3 physics-engine), Cinema 4D R26 with Redshift renderer. Maxon Red Giant Trapcode Suite. Blender 4.x Cycles-and-EEVEE for indie pipelines, Autodesk Maya 2024 with Arnold renderer for the Cartoon Saloon and Brown Bag 3D-character work, Houdini for procedural-and-FX motion, plus Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for design boards. Color-and-finish hand-off through DaVinci Resolve Studio with Frame.io review-and-approval.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Type and brand-system design through the Irish design houses Atelier Project, Detail Design Studio, Image Now, and the Belfast-based 14:48. Delivery into broadcast (RTÉ Player, RTÉ One and Two, TG4, Virgin Media One, TV3, BBC NI, UTV), streaming (Apple TV+ Foundation legacy. Netflix Vikings Valhalla. Amazon Prime. Disney+, HBO Max Game of Thrones legacy), DCI-P3 theatrical, plus full HDR-10 and Dolby Vision specs. Section 481 32% tax credit qualifies motion-design spend through Irish-resident facilities, with the 40% regional uplift on named-area work and EUR Eurozone settlement.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a motion graphics designer do?
A motion graphics designer creates animated visual elements for film, television, and digital media. This includes title sequences, lower thirds, infographics, animated logos, transitions, and any graphic element that involves movement. In Ireland, motion designers benefit from the country's strong animation heritage, with studios like Cartoon Saloon and Boulder Media raising the bar for visual quality.
What skills should a motion graphics designer have?
A motion graphics designer needs a strong foundation in graphic design, typography, and color theory, combined with expertise in animation and compositing. Irish designers are typically proficient in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Nuke, and DaVinci Resolve, with many trained at IADT or NCAD.
What types of productions need a motion graphics designer?
Commercials, corporate videos, documentaries, broadcast television, title sequences, and digital campaigns regularly require motion graphics. Ireland's Section 481 tax incentive attracts international productions, while RTÉ and domestic content create steady demand for motion design talent.
How do you match a motion graphics designer to my production?
We review your project's style references, brand guidelines, and the specific types of graphics needed, then recommend designers from our Irish network whose portfolios demonstrate relevant experience. We source talent from Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick based on your production location and studio requirements.
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