Junior Motion Graphics Designer

Van Amersfoort Racing; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Dental Care

GP paddock passes

Maternity/paternity leave

Shuttle service

Healthy snacks

Canteen Biggin Hill

25 days leave

Training opportunities

Merchandise discounts

Experiences discounts

Perkbox access

Job summary

Formula 1 is seeking a junior motion graphics designer to join our Creative team at Biggin Hill. Reporting to the Head of Creative Studio and Senior Motion Graphics Designer, you will assist with the design and build of creative motion graphics.

You should have at least one year of motion graphics experience, strong knowledge of After Effects, and proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Lightroom. The role includes 2D animation, camera tracking, rotoscoping and storyboarding.

Qualifications

• At least one year of motion graphics design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and related Adobe apps.
• Ability to create scamps, storyboards and style frames.
• Understanding of design, layout and typography.
• Knowledge of Formula 1 history and branding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and creation of dynamic graphics and treatments.
• Create 2D stills and motion graphics per instruction.
• Work on broadcast content, corporate videos, digital/social & AV screens.
• Adapt graphics for a wide range of projects.
• Collaborate with Producers and other designers to ensure high quality.
• Keep up-to-date with high-end video production trends and brand guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with F1 policies and brand standards.

Skills

Motion graphics design

2D animation

Camera tracking

Rotoscoping

Typography

Design principles

Education

HND in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Lightroom

Job description

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Motion Graphics Designer to join our Creative team. Reporting into our Head of Creative Studio and Senior Motion Graphics Design, this role will assist with the design and the build of creative motion graphics.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and creation of exciting, dynamic and engaging graphics and treatments.
• Create 2D still and motion graphics to the instructions of the Senior Motion Graphics Designer.
• Work across various deliverables and specifications including broadcast content, corporate videos, digital/social and AV Screen installations.
• Adapt our graphics for optimization across the full breadth of Creative Studio projects.
• Work with Producers and other graphic designers to create engaging content that is technically sound and fit-for-purpose.
• Keep fully aware of styles and developments in high-end video production helping to make sure that our content is innovative and industry-leading.
• Ensure that projects are fully compliant with F1’s internal policies and procedures and brand guidelines.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal Qualities

In This Role It Is Essential That You Are

• Highly motivated and ambitious, keen to embrace new challenges
• Adaptable to a variety of tasks and projects on a day-to-day basis.
• Solid understanding of design principles, with ability to accept instruction
• Flexible – the role may require weekend, evening or night work

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you have:

• At least one year of experience designing motion graphics
• Good knowledge of Adobe After Effects
• Experience in 2D animation, camera tracking and rotoscoping
• Knowledge of other Adobe software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom
• Ability to create scamps, storyboards and style frames
• Proven ability of visualising creative concepts to an excellent standard
• Solid understanding of design, layout and typography
• Knowledge of Formula 1, both current and historical

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Experience in creating content for AV screens

Qualifications

Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:

• At least an HND or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design

Career Progression - Where Can You Go Next?

From this position, your next step could be into the role of Motion Graphics Designer.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Benefits

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

Recruitment Fraud Warning:

We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.comemail addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to [e-mail].

Division

Broadcast and Media