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How to hire a motion graphics designer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A motion graphics designer in Ireland costs €400–€4,000 per project, typically around €1,200. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a motion graphics designer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers motion graphics designer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — promotional Videos — motion graphics are often used in promotional videos to highlight products or services.
  2. How does complexity of the project change the price?Detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does designer's experience change the price?Unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does time required to complete the work change the price?Time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Branding and Logo Animation — A motion graphics designer can animate logos and branding elements, adding a dynamic touch to your company's visual identity — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a motion graphics designer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers motion graphics designer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — promotional Videos — motion graphics are often used in promotional videos to highlight products or services.

“How does complexity of the project change the price?”

A good answer: Detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does designer's experience change the price?”

A good answer: Unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does time required to complete the work change the price?”

A good answer: Time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Branding and Logo Animation — A motion graphics designer can animate logos and branding elements, adding a dynamic touch to your company's visual identity — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a motion graphics designer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — animated Explainer Videos — motion graphics designers create engaging animated explainer videos that simplify complex concepts for audiences.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the motion graphics designer starts, and an itemised invoice after — infographics Animation — transforming static infographics into animated versions that make data more digestible and visually appealing.

Getting the quote right

  • Complexity of the project — detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this.
  • Designer's experience — unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit.
  • Time required to complete the work — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking.
  • Length of the animation — the clock starts when the provider arrives, not when the work does.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this
  • They will not talk about it: designer's experience — unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit
  • They will not talk about it: time required to complete the work — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking
  • A price for the motion graphics designer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the motion graphics designer has begun
LOW
€400
TYPICAL
€1,200
HIGH
€4,000

What a motion graphics designer costs: €400–€4,000 per project

The figures are for the job, per project, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Explainer videos and Promotional animations each carry their own band. Motion Graphics Designer price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Motion graphics designers near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstComplexity of the project — detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this — that is what the motion graphics designer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneDesigner's experience — unusual work is quoted higher because it cannot be estimated from habit — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfTime required to complete the work — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherLength of the animation — the clock starts when the provider arrives, not when the work does — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the motion graphics designer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, requirement for custom graphics or revisions — a complicated brief needs a conversation before any work starts.

Animated Explainer Videos
Motion graphics designers create engaging animated explainer videos that simplify complex concepts for audiences.
Branding and Logo Animation
A motion graphics designer can animate logos and branding elements, adding a dynamic touch to your company's visual identity.
Promotional Videos
Motion graphics are often used in promotional videos to highlight products or services.
Explainer Videos
These videos simplify complex concepts through engaging visuals and animations, helping viewers understand a product or service quickly.
Promotional Animations
Designed to highlight special offers or new products, these animations grab attention and encourage viewer engagement.
Corporate Presentations
Motion graphics that elevate corporate presentations, making them more engaging and informative for stakeholders.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — promotional Videos — motion graphics are often used in promotional videos to highlight products or services, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the motion graphics designer has gone.
Test what was doneBranding and Logo Animation — A motion graphics designer can animate logos and branding elements, adding a dynamic touch to your company's visual identity — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. animated Explainer Videos — motion graphics designers create engaging animated explainer videos that simplify complex concepts for audiences — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a motion graphics designer's card means something — infographics Animation — transforming static infographics into animated versions that make data more digestible and visually appealing.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a motion graphics designer: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the complexity of the project, the designer's experience, and the time required to complete the work. Custom animations and intricate designs typically demand higher fees.

Project duration can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the scope and complexity. Simple projects may take less time, while detailed animations require more extensive planning and execution.

For basic projects, a general motion graphics designer may suffice. However, for more complex animations or those requiring specific technical skills, hiring a qualified specialist is advisable.

Yes, many motion graphics designers offer package deals for multiple projects, which can be more cost-effective. Discussing your needs upfront can help in negotiating a comprehensive service.

Motion graphics design usually excludes services like video editing, sound design, and scriptwriting unless specifically included in the project scope. It's essential to clarify what is and isn't included before starting.

NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — GRAPHIC DESIGNERS (Supply of a Service) — Standard rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only