Lead Motion Designer - Creative Direction & Mentorship

Content Creators; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy (2 days in the o

Salary based on experience

Pension

Private healthcare

Mental health support

26 days paid holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and Development

Buddy Programme

Job summary

DEPT® in London seeks a Lead Motion Designer to set motion art direction across projects, shaping concepts from early thinking to final execution. You will ensure storytelling and visuals align with brand narratives while pushing creative boundaries.

You will lead end-to-end motion design, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with designers and strategists to develop motion systems. Stay ahead with AI workflows in a fast-paced, hybrid environment filled with opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Motion Designer or similar role.
• Outstanding showreel and/or portfolio.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in video editing and an interest in sound design.
• Strong graphic design principles and a feel for art direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead motion design on projects across a range of brands, translating concepts into animated/video content.
• Own the motion design process end-to-end: concepting, storyboarding, animatics, execution, and delivery.
• Work across motion and static, supporting graphic design needs.
• Collaborate with designers and creatives to develop motion systems, style frames, and treatments aligned with brand guidelines.
• Provide creative and technical guidance to junior and mid-level motion designers.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines across different brand accounts.
• Stay curious about new tools and formats, including AI-assisted workflows.
• Present and articulate creative rationale to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Motion design

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing

Art direction

Deadline driven

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Cinema 4D

Blender 3D

Job description

DEPT® in London seeks a Lead Motion Designer to set motion art direction across projects, shaping concepts from early thinking to final execution. You will ensure storytelling and visuals align with brand narratives while pushing creative boundaries.

You will lead end-to-end motion design, mentor junior designers, and collaborate with designers and strategists to develop motion systems. Stay ahead with AI workflows in a fast-paced, hybrid environment filled with opportunities to learn and grow.