FIXED TERM CONTRACT - Junior Motion Graphics Designer - Night Shift

DMS Agency; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the creative digital space is seeking a talented motion graphics designer to join their vibrant team. This exciting role involves producing high-quality 2D and 3D motion designs, collaborating with a skilled team, and contributing to innovative projects for global media and entertainment brands. With a focus on content localization and reversioning, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while working on diverse promotional media. If you are passionate about creativity and eager to make an impact in the film industry, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Adobe After Effects and related tools.
• Strong understanding of motion graphics principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D and 3D motion designs for various media.
• Collaborate with the team to develop creative concepts.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Media Encoder

Rotoscoping

Camera Motion Tracking

3D Typography

Social Media Content Creation

Tools

Cinema 4D

Red Giant

Video Copilot

Boris FX

Job description

Who We Are

We love the film industry. We love the ability of film to take your imagination away from daily life, to excite, to provoke, to engage, and to entertain. We are excited to be part of bringing the magic of cinema into people’s lives.

We are a vibrant, engaged, talent-driven agency where staff feel empowered, ideas are encouraged, and outstanding work is rewarded. We nurture bright, passionate, innovative, and creative individuals who are ambitious and brave in their pursuits.

DMS is a place where our clients feel well cared for, trust our ability to deliver, and appreciate our innovative ways to engage their audiences. We aim to be a key agency partner, delivering consistent quality work and service.

Founded in 2002, our headquarters are in London, with offices in Los Angeles, Sydney, and Toronto. We are part of the AKA Group of agencies.

What We Do

We are a full-service creative digital agency. Our team, technology, and insights help global media, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle brands create, manage, localize, distribute, and evaluate their content’s media reach.

The Role

This role involves combining existing skills with training from our experienced GFX team to support content localization and reversioning for international distribution, focusing on delivering motion graphics that meet brief specifications and collaborating effectively within the team for optimal execution.

Your responsibilities may include:

1. Producing 2D and 3D motion designs to a professional standard.
2. Creating TV spot cutdowns, social media, and promotional content.
3. Ensuring timely delivery of work.
4. Taking initiative in work allocation and scheduling.
5. Collaborating with the team to develop creative concepts for various promotional media.
6. Adapting to new instructions and applying knowledge to future projects.
7. Maintaining focus and a methodical approach under pressure to meet deadlines.
8. Building strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
9. Proactively supporting team efforts, especially during high workload periods.
10. Demonstrating problem-solving skills to work independently.
11. Taking responsibility for personal learning and development by acquiring new workflows and skills.

Requirements

We define an ‘ideal’ candidate profile for each role to guide career expectations and growth. For this position, the requirements include:

1. At least 1 year of experience with Adobe After Effects (including scaling, anchor points, rotation, transparency, masking, effects, and presets).
2. Strong understanding of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
3. Knowledge of rotoscoping and camera motion tracking techniques.
4. Experience with plugins such as Red Giant, Video Copilot, Boris FX (Sapphire, Continuum).
5. Ability to synchronize GFX with audio.
6. Experience in 3D typography using Cinema 4D or After Effects plugins like 3D Element.
7. An interest in creating social media spots.