Senior Motion Designer

London Hybrid

This position sits in our Branding & Design service based in London. We specialise in brand experience and design helping our clients achieve greater things from full brand strategy & identity to website design digital and advertising social campaigns UI merchandise and plenty more. We are proud of our strong client relationships with the likes of Heinz Innocent Arm & more!

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Motion Designer with 5 years of experience in both 2D and 3D animation to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team.

Motion is just as essential as concept or tone of voice for us and our motion team plays a key role within every project impacting how brands move and come to life. You will work alongside a talented team of designers a Design Director and a Creative Director contributing your expertise to create innovative and engaging brand experiences.

Were looking for someone who can confidently lead projects from start to finish. Youll bring brand behaviors to life through engaging animation turning ideas into compelling stories that truly stand out. You will be responsible for delivering highquality work on time showcasing your skills in both conceptualisation and . You will also have the opportunity to mentor other motion designers within the team guiding their growth and sharing your expertise to help them thrive.

The work we do is diverse and exciting. One day you might animate a bold new design identity; the next create a stunning billboard for Times Square. No two days are ever the same.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver exceptional motion work that challenges the standard of output at DEPT continuously coming with a fresh perspective and raising the bar for the team
• Create engaging and innovative narratives that push beyond current trends
• Maintain an outstanding level of motion design craftsmanship with a keen attention to detail and precision in
• Work flexibly across multiple projects from the conceptual phase to delivery crafting storyboards motion assets films indent and any other motion assets relevant for the project who are involved in
• Contribute confidently both independently and as part of a team ensuring all deadlines are met with highquality work
• Articulate and communicate clearly the concept and idea behind the work coming up with solution and next step
• Collaborate with our Design Directors and Creative Director to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of projects
• Work directly with client teams building and nurturing positive client relationships throughout the entire project
• Present your work confidently from concept to final work to the client during the entire project maintaining strong positive relationships
• Share your passion for animation motion design 3D inspiring and motivating the rest of the team during our design meeting
• Take the lead on creative deliverables managing projects from initial briefing through to final delivery.
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Highly skilled in After Effects and the Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficient in Cinema 4D and related render engines.
• Exceptional eye for animation timing and pacing.
• Adaptable and versatile in motion design with the ability to cater to the diverse needs of different client categories.
• Deeply connected to culture with a strong awareness of both current and timeless trends.
• Highly creative consistently generating fresh ideas.
• Attentive to both fine details and the larger vision of a project.
• Strong knowledge of typography.
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a larger team.
• Skilled in balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Nice to have:

• Coding colour grading audio production AR and VR are a bonus.

WE OFFER

• A flexible hybrid working policy 2 days from the office depending on location);
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies;
• Pension free private healthcare mental health support and company sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a Buddy to help you through your first weeks at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean We are always looking forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious selfdriven talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 30 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.

DEPT is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our effortshere.