Senior Motion Designer

UNAVAILABLE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Toronto seeks a Senior Motion Designer to elevate creative visuals across various platforms. Responsibilities include mentoring junior artists, leading motion design projects, and ensuring high-quality output. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in digital design and motion graphics, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers a competitive salary range of CAD $70,000 - $75,000 annually and promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of digital design and motion graphics experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite especially After Effects.
• Experience with AI-powered creative tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of sophisticated motion design across formats.
• Mentor junior artists and guide project execution.
• Push for higher quality and influence creative approaches.

Skills

Timing and rhythm

Animation principles

Visual storytelling

Creative direction

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree or post-secondary certificate in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Jira

Job description

Company Description

The Pub is a full-service production offering with 450+ subject matter experts spanning Digital, Video and Print production. We work with some of the biggest brands in Canada & the US on projects ranging from anthem TV spots to social content to (literally) billions of emails and digital assets shot, designed, developed and deployed by our team. No matter the channel, we seek to create experiences and content that leaves a long-lasting impact. And to do it saving you time and money, while still getting you to the best quality product.

Job Description

ThePub is seeking a Senior Motion Designer who excels in fast‑paced, high‑volume creative environments. In this role, you will help lead the development of sophisticated motion design across social, out‑of‑home, and other short‑form formats, helping to transforming static assets into dynamic, high‑impact visual experiences that elevate big ideas and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• As a senior team member, you’ll play a key role on major client accounts, partnering closely with creative leadership, project managers, and account teams to shape concepts, guide execution, and ensure best‑in‑class motion output under tight deadlines.
• You’ll provide creative direction, mentor junior artists, and bring a strategic lens to how motion can enhance storytelling across platforms.
• You will bring both conceptual thinking and technical excellence, consistently pushing work to a higher level and influencing creative approaches across the team.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail‑driven craftsperson and proactive problem solver with deep expertise in timing, rhythm, animation principles, and visual storytelling in short‑form video.
• 5-7+ years of digital design, motion graphics, and interactive experience, with a track record of delivering high‑impact creative across complex, multi‑platform environments
• Undergraduate degree or post‑secondary certificate in Graphic Design (or equivalent professional experience)
• Extensive experience in motion graphics, media transcoding, and asset delivery pipelines, including managing specifications across social and OOH formats
• Strong communication skills, able to articulate creative concepts, rationale, and technical considerations
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers
• Consistent ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and maintain quality standards in high‑pressure, fast‑turn environments
• Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools is important.
• Experience with AI-powered creative tools such as Runway or other generative platforms are a plus.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical brands could be beneficial, though not required.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects (including expressions), Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma, with expert‑level understanding of animation principles, compositing, and workflow optimization. Additional knowledge of JavaScript, templating, automation and 3D (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.) are a plus.

Additional Information

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD $70,000 - CAD $75,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision‑making. We believe in a human‑first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

EEO / Accommodation

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email [e-mail]