Job Description

Company description

HARBOR is a global company with operations in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Relentlessly focused on talent, technical innovation, and protection of artistic vision, HARBOR hones every detail throughout the moving image-making process: live-action, dailies, creative & offline editorial, design, visual effects, CG, sound & picture finishing.

Overview

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

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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com .

Compensation Range: $66,785.00 - $92,295.00 annually . This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 03/15/2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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