Motion Designer
MW Level
£35k-£40k
 
About Us
Our client is an Integrated Creative Agency with offices in London, Milan, New York and Florida.
They specialise in bringing creativity, technology and strategy together to unlock briefs and the potential of their clients.
They place a heavy focus on building the creative power of their clients, finding new ways to excite audiences and build long term brand growth.
They have a diverse mix of clients and project types. Ranging from building VR & AR experiences for Meta, to planning creative campaigns for Deliveroo and overseeing the launch of LIS - a pioneering new University that’s reshaping the future of education.
They have a strong foothold in hospitality, and work with some of the world's leading hospitality brands, including Marriott, Hawksmoor, Wasabi and Pho.
To be alive, and in movement has become central to the way They create and think. Multi-sensory brands is an area They’re exploring more and more - with an increasing focus on sound.
 
About the role
We are looking for a creative and highly skilled Mid-level Motion Designer, with strong art direction skills to join the team.
A love of all things movement, They’re looking for someone who is excited about how motion + brands work together. You’ll work closely alongside their Creative Director to build out the creative vision of client projects and brands, as They increasingly place motion at the heart of their creative processes.
 
● The requirement is for a candidate skilled in both 2D & 3D creative..
● The correct candidate will be able to execute perfectly balanced compositions swiftly, and with flawless execution across both long and short form animation/video.
● You’ll be someone who’s looking to make an impact, have big ideas, push their motion output forwards and not be afraid to get stuck in and make rich, moving experiences for their clients.
● You thrive in a fast paced environment and are able to execute on ideas rapidly.
About you
● Ideally someone with at least 2+ years motion studio experience
● Have a strong visual eye and an acute attention to detail
● Wishes to create best in class motion for brand identities, campaigns and animation projects
● Able to flex with ease between 2D motion graphics and 3D animation
● Have experience with sound design, and how it complements and informs motion
● Ability to create concepts, storyboards, styleframes and animatics
● Ability to cut mood films for pitches and internal work when required
● Work closely and collaborate with the creative teams, feeding into and developing concepts
● Confidently present ideas and motion back to the wider creative teams as well as external clients and partners
● Keep up to date with the latest motion and design trends and champion new ways of working within the studio
● Confidently work across multiple motion projects on different timescales
● Have responsibility over your own workload, managing your time effectively and delivering to deadline and within budget
● Have a good working knowledge of motion workflow pipeline
 
Core Skills
● Expert experience using After Effects
● Confident editing skills with Premiere Pro
● Good working knowledge of Cinema 4D
● 2D/3D compositing skills
● Proficient in the usual design tools - Photoshop and Illustrator
● Awareness of current trends in both motion and design
● Knowledgeable on the fundamentals of great story-telling and how to apply to both film and motion briefs
● Comfortable expressing your ideas through storyboards and/or treatments
● Strong understanding of the importance of brand systems, tone of voice and guidelines
● A team player who has the ability to flex and adapt their creative approach depending on the projects scale and requirement
 
Advantageous Skills
● A video production background and interest in campaigns and shoot production
● Knowledge of javascript and scripting expressions
 
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Genuinely flexible working hours Hybrid working model (most people in 1-2 days pcw)
Freedom to move around any TOG in London https://www.theofficegroup.com
Dog friendly office spaces
23 day + holiday
Pension scheme
Christmas-New Year period off
Performance based annual bonus
Regular team socials
 
we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and believe that diversity drives our creativity and innovation.
We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We therefore actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities