Mid-level Motion Design & Editor

Ogilvy UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in London is seeking a Mid-Level Motion Designer/Editor to join their dynamic team. The role focuses on developing visually stunning motion design content for renowned brands such as Samsung and Google. Candidates should possess proficiency in After Effects and Premiere, alongside a strong collaborative spirit and an eye for detail. With an emphasis on creativity and impactful storytelling, this role offers the chance to flourish within an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse talent.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day

Flexible Working Model

Wellbeing and Health incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a motion designer and editor in a creative agency.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as After Effects and Premiere.
• Ability to edit and splice video content ensuring cohesion.

Responsibilities

• Create visually captivating motion design content for iconic brands.
• Collaborate with team members and execute creative concepts.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables tailored for digital platforms.

Skills

Creative flair

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Cinema 4D

Job description

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture‑changing, value‑driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries.

Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced Mid‑Level Motion Designer/Editor to join our talented team! We're an award‑winning creative agency based at our Sea Containers Office in London, renowned for delivering exceptional marketing and advertising solutions. As part of our Social team, you'll have the exciting opportunity to work across social and digital platforms, focusing on iconic brands such as Samsung, Google, and Coors. Get ready to collaborate with our talented Creative Leads and make your mark on high‑profile campaigns with a significant impact.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of creating visually captivating motion design content that leaves a lasting impression. With a strong emphasis on Social platforms, you'll showcase your expertise in both motion design and editing to ensure the highest quality in all our deliverables. Join a team of around 5 to 6 passionate individuals who are driven to push boundaries and consistently deliver exceptional work. As a self‑starter, you'll have the opportunity to infuse each project with your unique energy and creative flare.

Your role will involve crafting video content tailored specifically for paid media campaigns on various digital platforms.

Proficiency in industry‑standard software such as After Effects and Premiere is essential for creating visually stunning content that captivates audiences. Additionally, your analytical mindset and ability to provide valuable insights during visual prototyping will be highly regarded and embraced.

If you're passionate about motion design, have an impeccable eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you. Join our dynamic team and become part of an inclusive and supportive culture where your creativity and talent will flourish. Together, let's bring outstanding motion design to life and exceed client expectations every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the wider team to develop visually captivating motion design content for brands such as Samsung, Coors, and Google Pixel.
• Utilize industry‑standard software, including Adobe After Effects and Premiere, to create high‑quality motion design videos.
• Edit and splice TV campaigns, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining brand consistency.
• Work on video content for paid media campaigns, adapting to platform‑specific digital formats.
• Implement modular creative strategies, adapting master copies to cater to different target audiences.
• Integrate content from various sources and components, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing end product.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to other motion designers within the C2 Studios team.
• Take initiative and bring energy and creativity to projects, pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional work.
• Analyse visual prototypes and provide valuable insights to enhance the quality and effectiveness of motion design projects.
• Collaborate with our creatives leads, to bring their visions to life.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in motion design and video editing to continuously improve skills and deliver cutting‑edge work.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project objectives and deliverables.
• Contribute to the success of the agency delivering outstanding results and exceeding client expectations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience: A track record of working as a motion designer and editor in a creative agency or similar environment, showcasing a strong portfolio of visually captivating motion design projects.
• Motion design expertise: Proficiency in industry‑standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere and Cinema 4D, with a deep understanding of motion design principles, animation techniques, and visual storytelling.
• Working knowledge of Sony camera systems, ingesting and managing footage on site advantageous.
• Video editing skills: Ability to edit and splice video content, ensuring seamless transitions, pacing, and overall cohesiveness. Ability to tell a story. Strong knowledge of video editing software is essential.
• Brand experience: Previous experience working on high‑profile brands.
• Experience with 3D animation and rendering workflows.
• Good understanding of video compression, formatting, and delivery specifications across various digital and social media platforms.
• Solid understanding of brand guidelines and the ability to work within established brand identities, ensuring consistency across all motion design and video deliverables.
• Digital and social media expertise: Proficient in creating content optimized for digital and social media platforms, understanding platform‑specific requirements and best practices.
• Creativity and flair: A keen eye for detail, strong artistic sensibility, and the ability to infuse projects with energy, creativity, and a unique visual style.
• Collaboration and teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a creative team, collaborating with Creative Leads, designers, and other stakeholders to bring ideas to life and deliver exceptional work.
• Time management and meeting deadlines: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Software proficiency: Proficiency in additional software and tools relevant to motion design and video editing, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to enhance workflow and create high‑quality deliverables.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate ideas, provide feedback, and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Creative problem‑solving: A proactive and resourceful approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to find innovative solutions and overcome challenges during the creative process.
• Attention to brand guidelines: A solid understanding of brand guidelines and the ability to work within established brand identities, ensuring consistency across all motion design deliverables.
• Knowledge of current industry trends: Stay updated on the latest trends, techniques, and emerging technologies in motion design and video editing, continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• Analytical mindset: Ability to analyse visual prototypes, provide valuable insights, and make data‑driven decisions to optimise motion design projects for maximum impact and effectiveness.
• Continuous learning: A growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and software as required by the role.

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they’re here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.

We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.

If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.

Voluntary Equal Opportunities Questions (UK)

At Ogilvy we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to recruit from a diverse range of candidates and create an environment which provides the right conditions for belonging. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability etc. (please note this is not an exhaustive list). We are also actively focussed on encouraging greater representation by bringing more under‑represented talent into our organisation. This is hugely important to us and Ogilvy has a thriving network of employee communities that exist to help everyone, no matter their background, succeed here.

In order to help us achieve this and hold ourselves accountable for progress and monitor our efforts, we invite you to answer the following questions. You are not required to answer any of them, as they are entirely voluntary. They will also not be viewable to those interviewing you as part of your application or candidate profile. If you choose to answer, please know that all data is stored separately, used in aggregate for reporting purposes and handled as per GDPR regulations.