Freelance Videographer & Motion Graphics Designer

Alfa AI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, an independent B2B content marketing agency based in London, seeks a versatile Freelance Videographer & Motion Graphics Designer. This rolling contract is outside IR35 with potential to transition into a permanent role, and covers ownership from shoot to delivery across hybrid, studio, and on-location environments.

You will work with the Creative Director to translate strategy into high-impact visuals, manage end-to-end production, direct shoots, and craft motion graphics using

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a videographer, filmmaker, or motion designer in an agency or client-facing role.
• Strong camera operation, lighting, and cinematography across various settings.
• Advanced post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro for narrative editing.
• Expertise in 2D motion graphics and kinetic typography with After Effects.
• A showreel demonstrating visual storytelling, technical craft, and branded content.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end video production from pre-production to delivery.
• Direct and capture footage on location, in studios, and on-set.
• Lead external production crews for larger shoots when needed.
• Edit, grade, and animate short-form videos (≈90s) and occasional longer pieces (up to 10m).
• Develop motion graphics and visual assets from scratch and to elevate client assets.
• Collaborate with Creative Director to test new treatments and integrate tools.

Skills

Videographer

Motion graphics

Camera operation

Lighting

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Showreel

Branded content

Client facing

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Our Client; an independent B2B content marketing agency based in London, is looking for a versatile Freelance Videographer & Motion Graphics Designer. Operating on a full-time, rolling contract (outside IR35) with the potential to transition into a permanent role, this position will see you take full ownership of video projects from initial shoot to final delivery. Working across hybrid, studio, and on-location setups, you will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to translate strategic ideas into high-impact visual content.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end video production cycle across varied client briefs, handling everything from pre-production planning to post-production and final delivery.
• Direct and capture high-quality footage on location, within corporate environments, and inside the agency’s dedicated studio using an extensive in-house kit.
• Assemble, brief, and lead external production crews when projects scale beyond solo shoots.
• Edit, grade, and animate predominantly short-form video (averaging 90 seconds) alongside occasional long-form pieces reaching up to 10 minutes.
• Develop custom motion graphics and visual assets from scratch, as well as elevating existing client assets and supplied footage.
• Partner with the Creative Director to experiment with fresh creative treatments and integrate modern production tools into daily workflows.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated background as a videographer, filmmaker, or motion designer, with proven experience in an agency or client-facing setting.
• Outstanding camera operation, lighting, and cinematography skills across diverse shooting environments.
• Advanced post-production proficiency using Adobe Premiere Pro for tight, narrative-led editing.
• Strong motion design expertise in Adobe After Effects, capable of creating refined 2D motion graphics and kinetic typography.
• A comprehensive showreel that highlights your visual storytelling ability, technical craft, and experience with branded or corporate content.
• Solid communication and organisation skills, with the agility to adapt smoothly when live productions shift.

Nice-to-have

• Practical experience incorporating generative AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Higgsfield) into creative ideation, storyboarding, or production workflows.
• Experience sourcing, booking, and directing specialised freelance crew members for larger commercial sets.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is an opportunity to take creative ownership within a fast-moving, independent agency environment where your craft directly shapes the end product.

Applicants must be based in the UK and hold the right to work in the UK.