Motion Designer

Publicis Groupe•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Motion Designer, you will handle creating compelling motion graphics/animations for our video content from animated title treatments, transition animations, end-cards and more. 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. • Full-time role, currently hybrid status • In-person/in-office minimum of 3 days per week • Travel may be required for production needs • Overtime may be required to deliver on client projects and deadlines

Requirements

Motion design experience at a design shop, ad agency, or similar
Must have a love of design and an eagerness to understand the principles underpinning successful motion design work
Expert in After Effects
Working knowledge of AI tools (Runway, Veo3 (vertex suite), Nano Banana, Firefly, Freepik, Flora, Sora, Comfy UI)
Working knowledge of animation tools (Rive, Calvary, Blender, 3D Spline, Figma)
Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and C4D
Working knowledge of After Effects Mogrt template creation
Current with motion design trends and practices
Current with Social Media platforms and trends
Solid understanding of file structure and project workflow
Comfortable troubleshooting basic IT and technical issues as they arise
Passionate, driven, proactive, curious, with an ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast- paced, high-expectation environment
Strong sense of priorities with the ability to manage multiple asks/tasks

Responsibilities

2D and 3D animation across all verticals (broadcast, OOH, web and experiential projects)
Create compelling motion graphics/animations for our video content from animated title treatments, transition animations, end-cards and more
Static design ideation to get buy-in on creative before animating
Collaborate with other motion designers to execute on brand creative materials
Enthusiastically partner with peers and internal clients to ensure work meets creative and strategic standards appropriate to the target audiences and brand
Working within brand graphics packages, you will support Motion Designers and Creative Directors on day-to-day projects and responsibilities
Participate in creative brainstorms and team meetings
Integrate AI-driven tools into creative and production processes to boost efficiency, elevate content quality, and stay ahead of emerging trends in technology and storytelling
Other duties as assigned