Job Overview

• Company Name: Hogarth (A WPP Production Company)
• Position Title: Senior Animator
• Base Salary Range: $100,000 — $230,000 USD per year
• Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY
• Work Model: Hybrid (3–4 days onsite per week)
• Job Type: Full-Time

Hogarth is the world’s leading creative content production company. We combine craft, insight, and technology to bring creative ideas to life for many of the world’s most famous brands. As a Senior Animator in our New York hub, you will lead the charge in creating high-impact motion graphics within an AI-driven marketing landscape.

As a Senior Animator at Hogarth is hiring Senior Animator, Manhattan, you aren’t just creating motion; you are leading a visual evolution. This role sits at the intersection of storytelling, high-end design, and emerging AI-driven marketing technologies. We are looking for a motion leader who understands the nuance of how content performs across diverse platforms—from immersive digital spaces to high-impact Out-of-Home (OOH) retail environments.

About Hogarth

Hogarth is the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP’s content producers, studios, and craft experts into one connected, borderless organization. We combine world-class human artistry with next-generation technology to originate, design, and deliver content systems at a scale previously unimagined.

As part of Hogarth, the “Creative Transformation Company,” we use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. We are the production engine designed for today’s always-on, AI-driven marketing world. At WPP Production, we don’t just follow industry trends; we define them.

Key Responsibilities

• Motion Leadership: Act as a senior creative voice, pushing the boundaries of visual standards and evolving the team’s motion capabilities across social, digital OOH, and immersive spaces.

• End-to-End Production: Create stunning motion graphics, edit video footage, and integrate complex visual effects (VFX) to enhance brand storytelling.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Partner with creative teams to resolve complex design hurdles and technical implementation issues within the production pipeline.

• Innovation & AI: Drive the evolution of internal workflows by integrating next-generation tools and AI to amplify human creativity and increase “creative velocity.”

• Collaborative Design: Participate in high-level brainstorming sessions, offering fresh perspectives on typography, layout, and motion trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in motion graphics, specifically within an agency or high-volume production environment.

• Technical Mastery: * Expert Level: Adobe After Effects (compositing), Premiere Pro (editing), Photoshop, and Illustrator.

  • Preferred: 3D proficiency in Cinema 4D is highly desirable.

• Design Sensibility: Exceptional typographic knowledge and a meticulous eye for detail.

• Efficiency: Proven ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven “always-on” environment.

• Communication: Strong ability to explain complex technical and creative concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Hogarth/WPP?

• Scale & Impact: Work within a “borderless” global organization that connects craft experts across the world to solve the industry’s most complex creative challenges.

• Technology-First: Be at the forefront of the AI revolution in marketing, using cutting-edge studios and next-gen technology to deliver content at scale.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a company committed to diversity, respect, and equal opportunity for career progression.

• Premium Benefits: Access to WPP’s top-tier benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, wellness programs, and competitive retirement matching.

Detailed Requirements

To succeed in this high-velocity environment, candidates must demonstrate a blend of artistic mastery and technical discipline.

• Industry Tenure: A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in motion graphics and interactive design is required.

• The Portfolio: We require an impressive, diverse portfolio or showreel that demonstrates a wide range of styles, technical capabilities, and successful project outcomes.

• Technical Stack: * Expert Level: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

  • Nice to Have: Proficiency in 3D design and animation, specifically using Cinema 4D.

• Soft Skills:

  • Communication: Ability to clearly articulate creative and technical concepts to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Adaptability: Thrives in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment while multitasking across various high-priority projects.

  • Detail Oriented: A “meticulous” eye for detail, particularly regarding typography and layout.

Location & Work Culture

This role is based in Midtown Manhattan. Our hybrid model emphasizes the importance of in-person collaboration, requiring team members to be in the office approximately four days a week to foster creativity and connection.