Senior Motion Designer (Contractor) - 1 Month

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Senior Motion Designer/Editor to join our growing creative team. This role will play a pivotal role in creating visually compelling and cohesive content that elevates the brand’s storytelling. This role requires an expert eye in detail, animating and editing, working with predominantly 2D assets.  

You’ll collaborate with creative, marketing, and production teams to craft stunning visuals across campaigns, digital platforms, and multimedia projects. The ideal candidate blends technical proficiency, creativity, and brand awareness to produce work that is engaging, filmic and polished. 

Key Responsibilities 

Create high-quality videos and moving pictures for brand films, ads, digital experiences, and social media.  

Animation & Motion Design 

• Design and produce high-quality 2D animations for marketing campaigns, product launches, and digital content.  

• Edit and composite animated elements, ensuring visual cohesion, and a strong narrative flow and pace. 

• Maintain brand consistency across all animated assets and visual materials. 

• Prepare motion assets for multiple channels and formats (print, web, social, video). 

• Basic audio editing in editing software to edit/synchronise audio to boost or reduce sound levels and add music and/or sound effects.  

Team Collaboration & Delivery  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring static designs to life through motion. 

• Manage post-production workflows, ensuring timely delivery of assets.

Skills & Experience 

• 8+ years of experience in animation, motion graphics (agency or studio environment preferred). 

• Ability to translate concepts into visually engaging content. 

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a keen eye for colour, lighting, and composition. 

• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and storytelling in linear narratives. 

• Knowledge of video formats and optimisation for web and mobile. 

• Experience managing multiple creative projects and meeting tight deadlines. 

• Excellent communication (English fluency required) and collaboration skills. 

• A proactive, self-driven attitude with a problem-solving mindset.  

Software Proficiency 

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Premiere and basic audio editing.   

• Familiar with Figma and the ability to extract visual assets from Figma. 

• Proficiency in Cinema 4D or similar 3D programs is not required, but greatly advantageous.  

Additional Expertise 

• Understanding of digital and social media formats and best practices. 

• Ability to work with and/or create 3D assets and develop storyboards are a huge advantage.  

• Audio editing and colour correction & grading abilities are also highly preferred.  

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com