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The 15 Best Motion Design Discord and Slack Groups [Issue 022]

This week's freelance tip:

Join 1 or 2 of these motion design groups...



Networking is literally the best freelance skill I've learned. Period.

But I hear this a lot... "Where do I find people to connect with?"

Go where the people are!

When I got started in motion design, Facebook groups were all the rage... today it's Discord and Slack.

So I wanted to see what's cool with the kids these days and boy did motion Twitter deliver 🙌

Super mega list of all the best motion design Discords and Slacks out there.

Ravie ( Discord  |  Website )
One of the newest, freshest studios out there absolutely crushing it with their animations and live-streams.

MDA ( Slack )
Probably the largest motion design slack out there! It can be overwhelming, but there's a lot of opportunities to connect and get support.

Battle Axe ( Discord  |  Website )
The company that has changed everyone's After Effects game with Overlord, Rubber Hose, Timelord, Anubis and Butt Capper!

Panimation ( Website )
A directory of women, trans and non-binary friends working with animation and motion graphics.

Cavalry ( Discord  |  Website )
The new animation tool aiming it's guns at After Effects.

Mograph.com ( Slack  |  Website )
Well established and prolific group of motion designers. Classes. Live Streams. Podcasts. Community.

The Yacht Club ( Website )
A support group for motion designers and those in related disciplines, to achieve their best selves in work and life!

Motion Freelance Club ( Discord )
Cool group of freelance motion designers.

Design Buddies ( Discord )
"Design Buddies is a community where you level up your design career. Make lifelong friends, improve your design craft, and land jobs."

Animatable ( Discord  |  Website )
They are the makers of the  Limber Ae tool !

Good Boy Ninja ( Discord  |  Twitter )
Talented animator and the maker of Skew.

hieu vu design ( Discord  |  Twitter )
Talented motion designer with a cool Discord community.

r/aftereffects ( Discord  |  Website )
Reddit After Effects community.

Motion Collabs ( Website )
An online community dedicated to collaborative animations!

Motion Cafe ( Discord  |  Website )
French speaking motion website and community.

🚨 WARNING 🚨

You don't have to can't keep up with every group. So test some of them out and find one or two that you love. Protect your time and energy.

🚨 WARNING 🚨

You don't have to can't keep up with every group. So test some of them out and find one or two that you love. Protect your time and energy.


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