Head of Motion

STELLA MCCARTNEY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion company is seeking a Head of Motion to lead the creative direction of dynamic content across social channels. This role requires strong skills in video editing and a passion for storytelling. You will manage a team of creatives and ensure the brand's aesthetic shines through in all produced content. The position offers various employee benefits including discounts and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Up to 50% discount on products

Matched pension contribution up to 6%

Extensive private medical insurance

Annual Health Screening

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity packages

Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior motion design role, ideally within luxury fashion.
• A portfolio of conceptually strong and visually striking motion work.
• Strong sense of composition, pacing, and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction and execution of motion content.
• Manage and mentor a team of Motion Creatives.
• Collaborate on high-quality motion content for social media.

Skills

Video editing

Content creation

Camera operation

Lighting techniques

Post-production techniques

Social media storytelling

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.

Overview

The Head of Motion will lead the creative direction and execution of dynamic motion content across all brand platform and social channels. This pivotal role combines visionary thinking with extensive hands‑on expertise, ensuring our motion output reflects the brand's luxury aesthetic and commitment to sustainability through compelling, story‑driven experiences.

You will set the standard for motion design excellence, overseeing ideation, production and delivery of video and graphic assets that define our visual language. Acting as both a leader in your team and a practitioner, you'll guide in crafting innovative content that elevates campaigns and engages audiences. Collaboration is key – you’ll work closely with social, design, and marketing teams to align motion strategy with brand objectives, inspire creativity, and push boundaries in every project.

Your Mission

• Manage a small team of Motion Creatives effectively.
• Provide mentorship and creative guidance to junior motion designers and freelancers, fostering a culture of craft and innovation.
• Collaborate on conceptualisation, lead direction and execution of high‑quality motion and video content for social channels including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Develop innovative storyboards, treatments, and visual concepts that elevate the brand's creative standards and support campaign objectives.
• Capture and craft compelling video narratives – from behind‑the‑scenes and product storytelling to fashion shows, interviews, and brand moments.
• Operate cameras and lighting with creative precision to achieve high‑impact, cinematic results.
• Oversee and refine post‑production workflows, ensuring consistent visual quality, efficiency, and technical excellence.
• Execute advanced editing and motion design using tools such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, incorporating colour grading, sound design, and VFX where needed.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in visual storytelling, social media formats, and motion design to keep the brand's output fresh and forward‑thinking.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with creative, design, and marketing stakeholders to align motion output with brand and campaign goals.

Your Talent

• Proven experience in a senior motion design role, ideally within luxury fashion or lifestyle brands.
• Expertise in video editing, and content creation and experience in camera operation, lighting, and post‑production techniques.
• A portfolio showcasing conceptually strong and visually striking motion work for digital and social platforms.
• A deep understanding of social media storytelling, with the ability to adapt creative ideas across multiple formats and audiences.
• Strong sense of composition, pacing, and design – with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, communicative, and proactive – a natural creative problem solver with a strategic mindset.
• Passionate about fashion, culture, and sustainability, with an instinct for what makes visual content resonate.
• Previous line management experience desirable.

Reward

Our philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.

• Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%
• Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
• Annual Health Screening
• 25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) + 1 day of Birthday leave
• Flexible working/core hours
• Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages
• Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme