Senior Motion Designer

Overview

As a Motion Designer, you will create compelling motion graphics/animations for our video content from animated title treatments, transition animations, end-cards and more. The Senior Motion Designer will be a leader within the department and needs to be strong in client management skills. The Senior Motion Designer will be supported by studio leadership but is also expected to build strong relationships with clients who then become long-term partners.

Must have an in-depth understanding of how to create content that appears in social spaces (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) and must have the ability to find solutions to quickly turn around projects. A high degree of accuracy, creativity, and professionalism is expected.

• 2D and 3D animation across all verticals (broadcast, OOH, web and experiential projects)
• Sophisticated design and client management skills to run motion design jobs on their own and find creative solutions
• Mentoring Junior and Mid-level Designers to ensure training and dissemination of creative and technical knowledge
• Acting as a Creative Lead throughout a campaign and coordinating with other disciplines (editorial, color, mix, etc.) to realize the creative vision
• Create compelling motion graphics/animations for video content from animated title treatments, transition animations, end-cards and more
• Best-In-Class design ideation to secure buy-in on creative before animating
• Collaborate with other motion designers to execute on brand creative materials
• Partner with peers and internal clients to ensure work meets creative and strategic standards for the target audiences and brand
• Lead creative brainstorms
• Guide clients through the motion design process
• Integrate AI-driven tools into creative and production processes to boost efficiency, elevate content quality, and stay ahead of trends
• Other duties as assigned

• Advanced motion design experience at a design shop, ad agency, or similar
• Expert in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design
• Proficient in Cinema 4D
• Working knowledge of After Effects Mogrt template creation
• Current with motion design trends and practices
• Must have a dynamic reel with work in automotive, food/beverage, packaged goods, or beauty
• Deep technical understanding of video and the post-production pipeline
• Dynamic, creative personality
• Passionate, driven, proactive, curious and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Strong sense of priorities with the ability to manage multiple asks/tasks

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality, underpinning our commitment to belonging and inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefits to support diverse needs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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Compensation Range: $79,990 - $120,450 Annually. This is the pay range for this position at the time of posting. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The company reserves the right to modify the pay range. Temporary roles may be eligible for medical, 401(k) and other benefits; regular roles include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

Final date to receive applications: 04/15/2026. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.