PRICE GUIDE · MARKETING, DESIGN & TECH · 2026–2027
Motion Graphics Designer cost in the UK
£400–£6,000 per project. Typically £3,000.
A motion graphics designer in the UK charges about £400–£6,000 per project, with £3,000 the average for a 30-second motion graphics video. Length, custom illustration, kinetic text or 3D, sound design and the number of versions decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a motion graphics designer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £400 | a short kinetic text piece |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £3,000 | what most people pay |
| High end | £6,000 | a custom illustrated 30-second video |
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What moves the price
- Length — a 30-second motion graphics video costs much more than a five-second logo sting
- Style — kinetic typography is quicker than custom illustrated or 3D motion graphics
- Custom assets — bespoke icons, illustrations and textures add design time
- Sound — music licensing, sound effects and voiceover add to the cost of a motion graphics video
- Versions — cutting different lengths and aspect ratios for each platform adds work
- Revisions — late changes to timing or animation are slow to make
WHAT YOU GET
What a motion graphics designer booking includes
Takes: Short pieces take days; a 30-second piece usually takes one to three weeks. Not included: Voiceover, licensed music, extra aspect ratios, translations and changes after sign-off are usually priced separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common motion graphics designer jobs
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How to pay less
- Keep the motion graphics video short and cut versions from one master edit
- Use kinetic typography or simple shapes rather than custom illustration
- Supply your brand assets and fonts ready to use, so the motion designer spends less time recreating them
Before you book
- Ask the motion graphics designer for a showreel close to the style you want
- Agree how many revision rounds are included at storyboard and animation stage
- Confirm the music and fonts in the motion graphics come with a licence for commercial use
- Agree ownership of the final video and project files
Motion Graphics Designer cost: questions people ask
About £400–£6,000 per project in the UK, with £3,000 the average for a 30-second motion graphics video. Simple text animations sit at the bottom and custom illustrated pieces at the top.
A short logo sting can take days; a 30-second piece usually takes one to three weeks.
Yes. Commercial music is protected by copyright, so use licensed library music or commission original sound for the video.
Motion graphics animate text, shapes and data; character animation tells a story with characters. Many studios offer both.
Voiceover, music licences, extra formats, translations and late changes are commonly separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK animation and motion graphics price guides. They show the national range per project, not a quote.
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