Junior Motion Graphics Designer

Formula One Management Limited; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

Grand Prix paddock passes

Enhanced parental leave

Staff shuttle to Biggin Hill stations

Free healthy snacks

Subsidised canteen

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Training via in-house L&D

Discount on F1 merchandise

Discount on F1 Experiences

Perkbox

Job summary

Formula One Management Limited is seeking a Junior Motion Graphics Designer to support the Creative team in designing and building dynamic motion graphics for broadcast and digital outputs. You will work under the Head of Creative Studio and Senior Motion Graphics Designer to produce engaging content across multiple formats.

The role requires at least one year of motion graphics experience, strong After Effects skills, and familiarity with 2D animation, tracking, and rotoscoping.

Qualifications

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

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 broadcast content, corporate videos, digital/social and AV Screen installations.
• Adapt graphics for optimisation across Creative Studio projects.
• Collaborate with Producers and other designers to ensure content is technically sound.
• Stay current with high-end video production styles and industry trends.
• Ensure projects comply with brand guidelines and internal policies.

Skills

Motion graphics design

After Effects

2D animation

Camera tracking

Rotoscoping

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Lightroom

Storyboard/style frames

Education

HND or equivalent in Graphic Design

Tools

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 optimisation 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

• 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

Experience Prior to the Role

• 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?

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.

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

Division: Broadcast and Media

Here’s how we roll Formula 1 delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value. As the global rights holders of this incredible sport our team delivers the 24 race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while ensuring we do the right thing as a business, using the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. We are on track to meet our sustainability commitments and work closely with stakeholders across the sport to leave a positive legacy wherever we race. At the same time, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps ensure that everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. This is Formula 1!