Position Overview and Impact at the Studio:

A Senior Motion Designer at Public Address produces unique, original motion work with refined judgment and minimal oversight, driving both the concept and the craft of their projects. Beyond one-off animations, they build motion systems: the principles and behaviours that let a brand move consistently across every touchpoint and in the hands of other designers.

The impact is studio-wide. Motion moves from a service we deliver to a discipline we're known for: sharper work in pitches, richer systems for partners, and a team that thinks in movement from the first conversation rather than the last round. This is a hands-on role with a builder's mandate – you'll be animating every week, and shaping the discipline while you do it.

Key Responsibilities:

Motion & Brand Identity

- Extend project concepts through distinctive motion, and codify them into a system that holds the concept across contexts
- Build motion systems (principles, transitions, logo and identity behaviours) that scale across a brand
- Shape and refine strategy through your insights, including how a brand should behave in motion across its touchpoints
- Use pacing, timing, and sequencing to weave a project into a coherent narrative that supports the concept and brand strategy
- Identify new motion references and techniques, and synthesize them into insights that shape the brief
- Produce motion work that feels unique and original, with refined judgment across diverse creative contexts

Craft & Execution

- Produce technically error-free, optimized deliverables across every format and platform
- Master a range of motion tools and pick up new ones quickly
- Integrate emerging practices (ie. 3D, generative, code-based motion) into your work effectively




- Rarely miss details in your own work: frame timing, easing, continuity
- Balance expressive motion with brand consistency, platform, and performance constraints
- Balance creative opportunity with practical constraints without needing outside expertise

Building the Discipline

- Start current projects and structure files in line with existing systems, so others can pick them up seamlessly
- Make motion documentation (specs, guidelines, easing and timing references) a standard part of your process
- Act on opportunities to improve PA's motion processes, tooling, and offerings
- Contribute to the development of studio-owned motion assets and systems

Collaboration & Presence

- Confidently present your contributions externally, with team support
- Give feedback and creative direction that improves both the quality of the work and the skills of others
- Influence project direction through a strong internal voice, especially where motion shapes the outcome

Scope & Growth

- Contribute to defining project scopes alongside leads, including realistic motion timelines and deliverables
- Craft compelling visual and conceptual motion narratives for pitches
- Design motion solutions that measurably impact partner performance
- Propose relevant add-ons or follow-ups (motion toolkits, extended systems, templates) to partners

Experience & Expertise:





- Roughly 5+ years of motion and brand design experience in a studio or agency setting.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating self-sufficient work across concept, craft, and client presentation — including at least one brand motion system , not just isolated pieces.
- Fluency in After Effects and the studio's core toolset, plus depth in at least one adjacent area (Cinema 4D / Blender, Rive / Lottie, or code-based motion) and the ability to learn new tools as projects require.
- Ability to extend and impact the development of identity systems.
- Comfort presenting to and collaborating directly with clients.
- High level of empathy and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust and foster strong relationships with partners and colleagues
- A proactive mindset – seeking opportunities to improve processes and contribute to studio culture
- Strong understanding of and interest in branding, design, and cultural trends
- Experience with Notion or similar project management tools is a bonus
- Skills that reach beyond motion (3D, traditional graphic design, photography) is a bonus

Our Commitment to Diversity Proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Public Address is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

How to Apply

Submit your portfolio to [email protected] with the subject ‘Senior Motion Designer’.

📌 Senior Motion Designer (Toronto)
🏢 Public Address
📍 Toronto