Motion Designer
Motion Designer
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Where: Hybrid - Accessible to London for occasional meetings (approx. once a week in-office)
Type: Full-time salaried role
Join Us at Social Element
Founded 23 years ago Social Element is a leading global and independent full-service agency connecting brands and people socially. Our core purpose is to make better social for brands and social better for society.
We are now on the lookout for a bold inventive Motion Designer to ideate design and deliver thumb-stopping content for the feeds that matter most.
The Opportunity
Youll have your finger on the pulse transforming real-time trends and cultural conversations into social-first social-focused motion assets that break beyond the ordinary. Your work will fuel brand relevance drive conversation and help us (and our clients) ride the wave of social culture not just follow it.
What youll do:
Ideate and create standout on-trend motion and static assets (GIFs Reels TikTok Stories and more) that drive engagement and push the limits of whats possible on social.
Spot and seize cultural moments building content that gets brands noticed at the centre of real-world conversations.
Collaborate with the creative team strategists client services among more to ideate on fresh ideas into dynamic socially-native campaignsfor our clients and for Social Elements brand presence.
Repurpose and remix existing assets capturing new content when needed (quick shoots DIY or mobile magic) to keep things fresh and shareable.
Stay ahead of the curve on platform trends tools and creative formats (TikTok IG Pinterest Twitter Facebook YouTubewherever the audience is!).
Back up your creative recommendations with sharp insights and excellent communication.
Ensure all content remains fiercely on-brand on-strategy and culturally relevant.
What you bring:
You live and breathe social media trends internet culture and creative innovation.
A strong portfolio of native social motion design and video work across platforms with proof of concept-to-creation skills.
Killer eye for visual storytellingmotion colour photography typography layout and timing.
Confident across the tools of the trade: Adobe Suite video editing apps shooting with DSLR or mobile.
Comfortable pitching your ideas and collaborating across teams in a fast-evolving environment.
Unafraid to push beyond social normsyoure here to set the standard not just meet it.
Inclusive collaborative and ready to experiment.
Experience:
3 years of motion design or social content creation ideally agency side or in-house with a social-first brand.
Proven experience ideating and delivering creative that wins on socialwith strong examples to show.
Deep familiarity with TikTok Instagram Pinterest Twitter Facebookand an eye on whats next.
Benefits
Please note these benefits are for UK based employees only
Remote/Flexible working (occasional travel)
33 days of holiday (including the bank holidays)
Birthday off
Annual Occasion Day off for an important event (eg moving house getting married)
1 Volunteer day off
Flexible Fridays (Working half day)
3 Well Being Days
Eye care: Contributions towards eye tests and glasses
Enhanced sick pay: 4 weeks full pay 4 weeks half pay
Enhanced family friendly policies
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
Access to our discounts website
The Hiring Process
Initial Call with one of Talent Team
Portfolio Walkthrough with Global Head of Creative & Innovation
Final Interview with Global Head of Creative & Innovation and another member of our leadership team.
Social Element Values
Bring the joy: Our people bring the joy by radiating energy creating an uplifting atmosphere and spreading positive vibes thats magnetic to everyone around them!
Trusted Pioneers: Our trusted pioneers are trailblazers driven by curiosity leading the way with best-in-class solutions and innovative ideas.
Everyones welcome: We create an inclusive and respectful environment where communication is jargon-free and everyone feels welcome
Weve got you: With a team thats professional reliable smart and prepared we are problem-solvers who get it done and do it brilliantly.
Genuine humans: Our genuine humans are compassionate honest and unapologetically real.
Our Diversity Equality & Inclusion Commitment
We welcome applications from diverse and under-represented groups regardless of their background.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates so even if you feel you dont fulfil all the requirements we encourage you to still apply wed love to hear from you!
We value having divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to the table at The Social Element. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
We are also able to make reasonable adjustments throughout the full recruitment process so we invite you to identify any additional support that you may require to ensure you are supported throughout the full process.
If youre excited about creating work that sparks engagement reflects todays culture and pushes boundaries for brands on social we want to hear from you.
Employment Type
Full Time
