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 an experienced Motion Designer with Branding experience and a 2d and Editing focusto join our busy team. You will be working at a midweight level with ambition to move into a senior role.

The Role

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

What Youll Do (if not immediately in the near future):

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

Great motion design doesnt happen in a vacuum. At JKR collaboration is everything:

As well as being part of a super collaborative team of Motion designers (2d and 3d) led by a dedicated Motion Creative Director youll beworking side by side with strategists designers writers and clients ensuring motion is woven into the very fabric of brand thinking. From early-stage ideation to final execution youll be part of a multidisciplinary teamthat thrives on pushing each other further.

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:

• 2-3 yearsof experience in motion design with a portfoliothat excites and inspires we want to see your side projects and your commercial work
• Strong capabilities in required software; Adobe suite with a focus on Adobe After Effects and Premier Pro. Knowledge of 3D software; Cinema 4D Redshift would be useful
• 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 applications from candidates whose 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. Wed love to see case studies on your conceptual thinking and how motion translates into wider design systems. To align with the team set up we are looking for someone with solid experience who is still looking to grow and comes with exciting ideas on how what and where Motion as a field is developing.

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 up to date portfolio and CV that demonstrate your broad experience in 2d motion and editing in the Brand that is relevant to the role. You may wish to use the free text boxes in the application to highlight specific Brand projects you have worked on that are relevant to our role or side projects that show your personal skills development. We are keen to see portfolio case studies of motion in brand work as well as a showreels.

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.