How Graphic Designers & Motion Designers Can Find Jobs (And Attract Clients Without Chasing Them)
If you’re in the creative space, especially graphic design or motion graphics, getting jobs is not just about applying endlessly.
It’s about showing your work, positioning yourself properly, and being visible in the right places.
In this blog, I’ll share:
Where graphic designers and motion designers can find jobs
The best platforms to showcase your portfolio
How social media alone can bring clients to you
Practical advice for beginners and those still learning
Why Your Portfolio Matters More Than Anything Else
One major thing I always emphasize to graphic designers and creatives is this: your portfolio matters a lot.
Clients don’t want to hear what you can do, they want to see what you’ve already done.
So your portfolio should be packed with the beautiful and eye catchy designs that you've done.
If you’re still in the learning phase, that’s perfectly fine.
What you should do is:
Take on internship work
Do volunteer projects
Redesign existing brands for practice
Create personal or concept projects
All these works should be added to your portfolio.
You can also watch these YouTube videos to learn more on Graphic Design.
What matters is that when a client opens your portfolio, they can clearly see:
Your style
Your creativity
Your consistency
Your quality of work
Where Graphic Designers Should Host Their Portfolio
You should not keep your work hidden. Make sure your portfolio is always accessible online.
Best portfolio platforms for designers:
Behance – Very important for designers; companies actively browse here
Dribbble – Strong design-focused community and job board
Krop – Portfolio + job board used by creative brands
Personal website (optional but powerful)
Many companies actually browse portfolios before they even post job openings, so being active on these platforms increases your chances.
Use Social Media to Attract Clients (Not Chase Them)
Another very important thing: use social media very well.
Platforms like:
Instagram
Twitter (X)
Facebook
TikTok
…are powerful tools for designers.
For motion graphic designers especially, TikTok is gold. Simply showcasing your work consistently can bring customers to you without you looking for them.
There are some graphics and motion graphic designers you can follow whose:
Work quality is very high
Social media presence is strong
Content is consistent
These creators share design work, creative processes, tips, and inspiration, great for motivation and portfolio ideas.
These people don’t need to chase clients, clients run to them because their work is constantly visible.
Instagram Accounts for Graphic & Motion Design
Here are a few designers people can watch for creative styles and inspiration:
Graphic Designers
@artloverjv – Creative graphic design posts
@anikjaindesign – Logo & identity design
@em0n33y – Emmy-winning motion graphics & design
@edgykatrina – Bold brand design
@gvsser – Graphic designer with design and video content
@jeroenvaneerden – Logo and brand design
@graphicsandgrain – Illustrative graphic design
Motion & Creative Design Accounts
@motiondesignschool – Motion Design School sharing clips & techniques for motion design learners
➡️ Tip: Following accounts like these helps you see real professional work, trends, and styles that clients respond to.
Top YouTube Channels to Learn Design & Motion Graphics
Here are great channels to learn fundamentals, tools, and real techniques, all for free.
Graphic Design YouTube Channels
These channels help you learn design tools, theory, and practical workflows:
Satori Graphics
Focused on graphic design theory, typography, layout, and practical tips.
Search: Satori Graphics YouTube
Piximperfect
In-depth Photoshop tutorials for beginners to advanced.
Search: Piximperfect YouTube
The Futur
Build design thinking, branding skills, and even pricing services.
Search: The Futur YouTube
Will Paterson
Logo & branding design tutorials.
Search: Will Paterson YouTube
PHLearn
Great for Photoshop & image manipulation basics.
Search: PHLearn YouTube
Motion Graphics & Animation Channels
These are excellent to start motion graphics and animation learning:
Video Copilot
Probably the best motion design channel focused on After Effects and VFX techniques.
Search: Video Copilot YouTube
Ben Marriott
Friendly motion design tutorials with fun animated styles.
Search: Ben Marriott YouTube
SonduckFilm
Very popular channel for motion graphics workflows and tips.
Search: SonduckFilm YouTube
ECAbrams (Evan Abrams)
Great for learning After Effects animation, expressions, and workflows.
Search: ECAbrams YouTube
Dope Motions
Step-by-step tutorials for kinetic typography, logos, and more.
Search: Dope Motions YouTube
Eyedesyn
Fun and creative motion graphics tutorials that make complex topics easier.
Search: Eyedesyn YouTube
Extra Beginner Tutorial
Motion Design for Beginners using Illustrator & After Effects — a great starter tutorial to understand full motion design workflow.
Search on YouTube: “Motion Design for Beginners Illustrator After Effects”
TikTok & Instagram Contents for Graphic Design
Search on TikTok/Instagram for hashtags:
Creators under these hashtags often share:
✔ Quick design tips
✔ Daily GIFs & transitions
✔ Short tutorials
✔ Tool hacks
This is one of the best ways to learn bits of skills while scrolling, then practice them in your own work.
How to Use These Creators for Growth
Here’s how to make the most of these accounts and channels:
Watch & Practice: Don’t just watch, recreate the projects you see.
Post Your Progress: Show snippets of work in progress, this builds credibility and attracts clients.
Engage with the Community: Comment, ask questions, remix trends, engagement helps you get noticed.
Build a Portfolio: Save your best designs and animations to your portfolio on Behance and Dribbble, clients browse these first when hiring.
Focus on showcasing:
Before & after designs
Motion clips
Process videos
Finished projects
If the quality is good and consistent, the clients you’re looking for will come.
Connect With Other Designers & Join Communities
Don’t work in isolation.
Connecting with other graphic designers helps you:
Stay updated with trends
Learn new techniques
Get job leads
Grow faster
Join:
Design communities
Slack & Discord groups
Facebook design groups
Reddit subreddits like r/graphic_design or r/MotionDesign (community tips, feedback, inspiration)
Design Discord & Slack groups
Twitter/X design spaces/X hashtags like #RemoteDesignJobs, #GraphicDesignJobs
These places often share opportunities early.
See people ahead of you not as enemies, but as:
Mentors
Inspiration
Healthy competition
Always look for ways to:
Improve
Advance
Make your designs more unique
Make your motion graphics more eye-catching
At the end of the day, design is about beauty and creativity, so stay focused on refining that.
Remote Job Boards (General but Great for Designers)
These platforms curate remote jobs across industries, including creative roles.
Working Nomads: Curates remote motion graphics, design, and animator roles from around the web.
Website: https://www.workingnomads.com/jobs
Remote.co: Remote jobs including graphic design and creative roles.
Website: https://remote.co/
Remote OK: Curated remote job listings, often including graphic and motion design jobs.
Website: https://remoteok.com/
Remoters: Remote work board with graphic and web design jobs and job alerts.
Website: https://remoters.net/
Design-Focused Freelance & Job Marketplaces
These platforms are more design-specific.
99designs: Design-focused marketplace where clients post contests and design jobs.
Website: https://99designs.com/
Twine: Freelance network with listings for motion graphic designers and creative professionals.
Website: https://www.twine.net/
Freelancer.com: Wide range of freelance jobs, including graphic and motion design roles.
Portfolio + Job Platforms (Very Important) Design-Focused
Great for showcasing your work and finding jobs. These combine visibility + job discovery, which is powerful. Being active here increases your chances of being discovered.
Dribbble Jobs: Job board for visual designers; many companies post remote roles here.
Website: https://dribbble.com/jobs
Behance Job List: Adobe’s creative community with global design job listings.
Website: https://www.behance.net/joblist
Krop: Portfolio platform + job board used by creative brands.
Website: https://www.krop.com/
Creative & Design-Specific Job Boards
These sites are tailored specifically for design roles.
DesignJobs.careers: Dedicated to all kinds of design roles including graphic design, brand design, motion graphics, and UI/UX.
Website: https://www.designjobs.careers/
CreativeDev Jobs: Focuses on creative and developer roles, including design, motion graphics, and frontend-related jobs.
Website: https://www.creativedevjobs.com/
Web3 Jobs: Job board focused on Web3, crypto, and blockchain companies, with many design and creative roles.
Website: https://myweb3jobs.com/
Startup Jobs: Lists startup roles globally, including design, product, and creative positions.
Website: https://startup.jobs/
Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent): Startup-focused job board with many remote design and creative opportunities.
Website: https://wellfound.com/
Coroflot: Creative jobs board used globally for graphic designers and visual creatives.
Website: https://www.coroflot.com/jobs
AIGA Design Jobs: Professional design job board with listings from agencies and established brands.
Website: https://designjobs.aiga.org/
Authentic Jobs: Focuses on roles for designers, developers, and creative professionals, including remote positions.
Creative Hotlist: Job board dedicated to creatives such as graphic designers and illustrators.
Website: https://www.creativehotlist.com/
Design Jobs Board: UK-focused platform that often includes global design opportunities.
If You Could Jobs: Creative job directory, mostly UK-based but sometimes includes global roles.
Website: https://ifyoucouldjobs.com/
General Job Boards (Use Filters)
Not design-only, but still very effective if you search correctly.
Indeed: Search “Graphic Designer” or “Graphic Designer Remote.”
LinkedIn Jobs: Use filters like “Graphic Designer” + “Remote.”
Glassdoor: Useful for company reviews alongside design job postings.
Final Advice for Graphic & Motion Designers
Your portfolio is everything
If you’re learning, do internship or volunteer work
Always show your work publicly
Use social media consistently
Connect with other creatives
Keep improving your creativity and uniqueness
If you focus on showcasing quality work consistently, you won’t need to beg for clients — they will come looking for you.
Success in your endeavours.
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