Harbor Picture Company is hiring: Motion Designer in New York

Overview 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.
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. You should have an in-depth understanding of how to create content that appears in social spaces (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) and the ability 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
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, 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 - $101,085.00 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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In Summary: As a Motion Designer, you will handle creating compelling motion graphics/animations for our video content . You should have an in-depth understanding of how to create content that appears in social spaces (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) and the ability to quickly turn around projects . A high degree of accuracy, creativity, and professionalism is expected .

En Español: HARBOR es una compañía global con operaciones en Nueva York, Los Ángeles y Londres. Con un enfoque incansable en el talento, la innovación técnica y la protección de la visión artística, Harbor perfecciona cada detalle a lo largo del proceso de creación de imágenes en movimiento: acción en vivo, periódicos, editorial creativa y fuera de línea, diseño, efectos visuales, CG, sonido y acabado de imagen. Como Diseñador de Movimiento, se encargará de crear gráficos / animaciones convincentes para nuestro contenido de video desde tratamientos de títulos animados, animaciones de transición, tarjetas finales, etc. Usted debe tener una comprensión profunda de cómo crear contenidos que aparecen en los espacios sociales (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc.) y la capacidad de girar rápidamente alrededor de proyectos. Se espera un alto grado de precisión, creatividad y profesionalidad. Nuestro papel a tiempo completo, actualmente estado híbrido en persona / oficina mínimo de 3 días por semana Viajes pueden ser necesarios para las necesidades de producción Tiempo adicional puede ser necesario para entregar proyectos y plazos de clientes Responsabilidades 2D y animación 3D a través de todas las verticales (broadcast, OOH, web y proyectos experimentales) Crear gráficos/animaciones convincentes para nuestro contenido de video desde los tratamientos básicos del título animado, animaciones de transición, tarjetas finales y diseño más estático para conseguir comprar ideas creativas antes de hacer uso de la información Conclusión con otros diseñadores para ejecutar sobre materiales creativos de marca En entusiasta colaboración con colegas e clientes internos para garantizar que el trabajo cumple con los estándares estratégicos apropiados para el público en general y dentro de la línea de trabajo Proteccionista Los conocimientos avanzados de la empresa se desarrollan como una plataforma de diseño de diseños y trabajos de modalidades de diseñar y otras tecnologías, así como la tecnología de diseña de imagen, Desarrollo de imágenes y desarrollo de contenidos, Trabajar juntos podemos entender mejor nuestras habilidades y capacidades de trabajo, después de trabajar junto con nuestros propios equipos de forma rápida y eficaz Significa que honramos y celebramos todas las identidades, en todos los aspectos de la interseccionalidad, y es el fundamento de todo lo que hacemos como organización. Nos enfocamos en fomentar la pertenencia y crear experiencias equitativas e inclusivas para todos los talentos. Publicis Groupe proporciona programas y políticas sólidos e inclusivos de beneficios para apoyar las necesidades cambiantes y diversas de nuestro talento y permitir a cada persona crecer y prosperar. Para los puestos de trabajo regulares, la Compañía ofrecerá cobertura médica, odontología, visión, discapacidad, 401k y tiempo libre pagado. La compañía anticipa que la fecha límite para solicitar este puesto será el 03/15/2026. Toda su información se mantendrá confidencial según las pautas de EEO. #J-18808-Ljbffr