Creative & Digital Design
Motion Graphics & Animation skills assessment
Motion designers bring stories and interfaces to life. This scorecard covers storyboarding, timing, animation technique, compositing and delivery for studios and in-house creative teams.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Motion Graphics & Animation skills you can score
These are the default Motion Graphics & Animation skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every designer, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Storyboarding and Animatics
Plans sequences visually and tests pacing before committing to full animation.
Timing and Easing
Controls timing, spacing and easing so movement feels natural, weighty and intentional.
Character and Object Animation
Animates characters or objects with clear performance, anticipation and follow-through.
Compositing and Effects
Combines layers, effects and colour to create polished, believable final frames.
Typography in Motion
Animates text with legibility, rhythm and consistent brand style.
3D and Rendering Skills
Models, lights and renders 3D elements efficiently for use in motion projects.
Sound and Music Synchronisation
Aligns animation with audio cues and understands how sound shapes the viewer's experience.
Software Proficiency
Works efficiently in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender or related software.
Output and Format Delivery
Exports in the correct codecs, sizes and frame rates for each platform.
Feedback and Revision Handling
Applies revisions quickly and keeps files organised for changes.
Project Scoping and Time Management
Estimates effort accurately and delivers on time.
Creative Direction
Contributes ideas and maintains visual quality across a project.
Levels included with Motion Graphics & Animation
Motion Graphics & Animation starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for creative & digital design, so designers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Lead
- Art Director
- Creative Director
How Motion Graphics & Animation works in SkillScorer
Score
Each designer in a studio is scored on the Motion Graphics & Animation skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank designers, compare two side by side, or compare your studios against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Motion Graphics & Animation skills need attention. Reports also follow each creative lead's studio.
Motion Graphics & Animation scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Motion Graphics & Animation scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Motion Graphics & Animation scorecard covers 12 skills: Storyboarding and Animatics, Timing and Easing, Character and Object Animation, Compositing and Effects, Typography in Motion, 3D and Rendering Skills, Sound and Music Synchronisation, Software Proficiency, Output and Format Delivery, Feedback and Revision Handling, Project Scoping and Time Management and Creative Direction. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are designers scored in Motion Graphics & Animation?
Every designer is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one studio and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Motion Graphics & Animation?
Motion Graphics & Animation starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Lead, Art Director and Creative Director. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Motion Graphics & Animation skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In creative & digital design the app talks about designers, studios and creative leads, and you can change any of those words too.
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