Animation Director

DRP Group; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency is seeking an Animation Director to drive innovative animation solutions. The ideal candidate will spearhead creative projects, mentor team members, and uphold high quality standards in collaborative environments. Join us to make 'anything's possible' for our diverse clientele.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience leading animation projects.
• Thorough understanding of B2E, B2B and B2C communication.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver animation projects on time and to a high standard.
• Develop compelling creative concepts and design proposals.
• Mentor team members for competitive creative output.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Animation

Problem-solving

Graphic Design

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Cinema 4D

Adobe AE

Redshift

Adobe Suite

Job description

Your reason for being here…

Everyone here at DRPG has a purpose, and yours is to amaze audiences with your unforgettable motion graphics and visionary animation work.

The way you roll…

Your passion for what you do is infectious. As every project develops, you take your colleagues and clients on the journey with you because you just love collaborating and sharing your knowledge. You are a true leader when it comes to championing the power of animation, and always focus on the value our ideas bring to all stakeholders.

Your commitment to brilliant animation is matched by your creative problem-solving abilities and responsible ownership that builds trust. Self-motivated and adaptable, you thrive both independently and in teams while continuously developing your skillset. Under pressure, you maintain impeccable time management across multiple projects, meeting all deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude. You never back down from a challenge. Ultimately, you know what brilliant animation looks like, and you’re determined to deliver it, making ‘anything possible’ for our clients.

How you make it all possible…

As Animation Director you will provide creative solutions for animation/motion graphics projects and lead a team to deliver brilliantly for our clients. Duties will include…

• Ideation of compelling B2E, B2B and B2C animation solutions that directly lead to clients attaining their brand marketing/employee communications objectives, while maximising budget opportunities
• Developing compelling creative concepts, style frames and proposals through to leading client presentations and pitches
• Designing and producing animation projects from concept to delivery by yourself or leading other members of the team, including suppliers, to ensure a quality response is delivered to a high standard, on time
• Organising and running creative development sessions with various team members as required
• Researching creative concepts, new technologies and trends to collate relevant information to help the development of our ideas and our team
• Directing the production of any services required to deliver a client’s response during the period of the project to completion
• Providing a flexible and adaptable approach to work, moulding to and influencing client ways of working
• Ensuring that our high quality of creative and production is upheld, maintaining consistently high standards for yourself and others in the team
• Proactively increasing the creative capabilities of the DRPG brand and team

As Animation Director you will have a leadership role in the Film & Animation division. Your duties will include…

• Working in partnership with the department heads and head of creative to help deliver on our vision
• Providing learning and mentoring for team members to drive greater levels of competition-beating creative output
• Providing and presenting thought leadership content for clients, team members and the industry when required on behalf of the DRPG Film and Animation brand
• Proactively solving problems and building collaborative ways of working that positively impact all team members and, ultimately, the client
• Leading fellow team members when actively working on proposals, pitches, and projects

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to work flexibly and undertake other such duties as maybe reasonably required.

What’s in your toolbox…

• Virtuoso skills in Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Adobe AE, Redshift, Adobe Suite
• Excellent graphic design skills
• Thorough understanding of B2E, B2C and B2B communications and delivery systems, processes and industry best practices
• Tons of experience in creatively leading animation projects from concept to completion with an attention to detail and understanding of objectives
• A clear understanding of the importance and relevance of a client’s brand
• The ability to make evaluative judgments both in delivery and commerciality, ensuring that projects are viable and deliverable within the agreed budget
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including great communication
• Ability to coordinate, supervise and help upskill other team members, including organising work assignments
• Knowledge of new kit and software, and a drive to help us remain competitive
• Complete passion and commitment to achieving excellent results
• Full UK driving licence

Get to know us…

We’re one of the most unexpectedly all-round capable communications agencies that’s been on the go for years – ever since our head honcho set up shop in a shed back in 1980, in fact.

Since then, we’ve made it our mission to make anything possible for our many and varied clients, putting our creative flair into delivering strategic communication campaigns, digital solutions, film and videos, events, exhibitions, and a whole lot more in between. We’ve grown a lot, but we’ve kept everything that made us great, back from the very day we first started out. Our global HQ and largest studios are smack bang in the middle of the UK and well worth a visit to see for yourself!

Hang on, there’s more…

The role will be based primarily in Hartlebury or London Covent Garden, but there will be times when you’ll need to work from our other offices and undertake other related commercial duties both in the UK and overseas. Flexibility is key!

We’re a friendly team. We really, really welcome anyone who wants to become part of a brilliant company. If you’re passionate with a cracking drive to deliver on our ‘anything’s possible’ mindset, we’d love to hear from you!

DRPG is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you’re excited about this role, we would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.