Senior Motion Designer 2d Brand

Jones Knowles Ritchie is a branding business founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.

We started out in the world of packaging but now were worldwidefrom three founders to more than 350 of us across the UK USA and China. Together we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience.

But even more important than what we do is why we do it. Were here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all be yourself. Because we believe thats the only way to truly be distinctive everywhere.

At JKR we believe in brands that move literally and emotionally. We craft motion that speaks shapes that tell stories and visuals that live beyond the screen. Now were looking for aSenior Motion Designer with Branding experience and a 2d and Editing focusto join our busy team.

The Role

This isnt just about making things look slick (though youll do that too). Its about leadingmotionfirst brand thinking creating bestinclass work for the biggest brands in the world. Youll define and deliver 2d motion design that elevates narratives builds identities andpushes creative boundariesacross every touchpoint.

What Youll Do

• Lead Motion Projects Own the process from concept to delivery ensuring highquality .
• Craft 2D Motion & Brand Films Create engaging motion design and edit films that bring brands to life.
• Elevate the Team Mentor juniors and mids pushing creative quality and growth.
• Innovate & Experiment Stay ahead of trends refine techniques and shape our motion offering

Collaboration at JKR

Great motion design doesnt happen in a vacuum. At JKR collaboration is everything. Youll beworking side by side with strategists designers writers and clients ensuring motion is woven into the very fabric of brand thinking. From earlystage ideation to final youll be part of a multidisciplinary teamthat thrives on pushing each other further.

Youll collaborate with:
Designers & Art Directors to craft seamless brand systems that come to life in motion.
Strategists to understand the bigger picture and make motion a core part of brand expression.
Writers to ensure words and motion work in perfect harmony.

At JKRevery voice counts. Youll be part of a team thatchallenges inspires and supports each other creating work that moves peopleand the industryforward.

What Youll Need

• 5 yearsof experience in motion design with a portfoliothat excites and inspires.
• Strong capabilities in required software; Adobe suite with a focus on Adobe After Effects and Premier Pro. Knowledge of 3D software; Cinema 4D Redshift
• A strong understanding ofbrand systemsand how to apply them in motion design.
• The ability to communicate ideas with clarity confidence anda little bit of magic.
• An obsession withcraft from typography to timing always striving for the best.
• The drive to push past expectations and create work thatdefines industries.

We are specifically looking for candidates whos portfolio work is inline with our strong brand ideas thinking in motion which closely reflects the focus of our current projects particularly within in consumer brands. We are looking to see detailed case studies on your conceptual thinking and how motion translates into wider design systems.

Why JKR

We dont just make brands movewe make themmean something. Here youll work alongside some of the best in the businesspushing creative limits and shaping whats next. If youre ready to take motion design to the next levelwe want to hear from you.

To apply please share an uptodate CV and portfolio that demonstrate your experience in 2d motion and editing in the Brand world that is relevant to the role. You may wish to use the free text boxes in the application to highlight specific projects you have worked on that are relevant to our role.

This role is offered as a permanent role

We work a hybrid model minimum 2 days pw in the London studio (please note the motion team like to work together more where possible)

Training and development

Pension (after qualifying period)

Other full time benefits available.

Required Experience:

Senior IC