Midweight 3D Motion Designer

Radley Yeldar; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative studio in Greater London is seeking an experienced 3D Motion Designer to join their Film and Animation team. The role entails delivering high-quality 3D motion design and animation, contributing to projects from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, advanced skills in Houdini and Redshift, and a collaborative mindset. Join a vibrant workplace that emphasizes creativity, development, and adaptability in its processes, along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years relevant experience in 3D Motion Design.
• Deep understanding of 3D design processes including composition, colour, lighting, and motion.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also showing initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on 3D Motion Design and animation across various platforms.
• Develop creative concepts aligned with client objectives.
• Contribute to pitches and proposals, generating style frames and storyboards.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

3D Motion Design

Animation

Collaboration

Creativity

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge of Adobe Suite

Knowledge of Houdini

Knowledge of Redshift

Tools

Houdini

Redshift

Cinema 4D

X Particles

Adobe After Effects

Job description

We are looking for an experienced 3D Motion Designer, working primarily with Houdini and Redshift, to deliver high-quality creative output across a variety of client accounts and platforms. Working collaboratively with the Film and Animation team, this role supports projects from concept to completion and brings strong technical craft, curiosity and creative problem-solving to production. The 3D Motion Designer will contribute to evolving tools and workflows, testing and applying new approaches where they add value, helping keep our work adaptable, future-ready and creatively ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with Directors, Designers, Animators, and Producers to provide hands‑on 3D Motion Design and Animation with conceptual flare, and the ability to deliver across a range of platforms and visual styles.
• Work as part of the team to explore briefs and to develop creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Contribute to the development, preparation and delivery of creative proposals and pitches, generating style frames, storyboards and motion tests.
• To work closely with creative teams to deliver creative programmes or projects as a team member, but also with initiative and autonomy to carry a project forward.
• You’ll work on several projects at once, working with other members of the RY team and specialist partners and freelance staff.
• Encourage and support other members of the RY team in their understanding and use of Motion Design and Animation and to work with them as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other Designers and Animators, as well as the Producers.
• Keep up to date with latest visual trends and developments in the Motion Design and Animation industry.
• You’ll have a Minimum 2 to 3 years relevant experience and a future‑focused mindset that actively embraces new and emerging tools to evolve our creative processes while maintaining the highest standards of craft and quality.

Technical expert

• Taking an active role across the full life cycle of 3D Motion Design and Animation, from concept to delivery.
• A deep creative and technical understanding of the 3D design process, including composition, colour, lighting, materials, and motion.
• Advanced level of creative and technical experience with Houdini and Redshift, bringing a high level of craftmanship and attention to detail.
• Experience with Cinema 4D and X Particles is desirable.
• Proficient technical knowledge of the Adobe Suite, especially After Effects.
• Experience of CG compositing (AE) and good understanding of general postproduction processes.

Strong Team Player

• Supportive team member – develops a constructive working relationship with film, creative and client service colleagues.
• Helps and supports colleagues working to tight timeframes and have a level of flexibility to ensure work is done within the deadline.
• Shares knowledge, and builds excitement of creative trends with other team members

Imaginative Influencer

• Inquisitive – eager to find out more and has a thirst for knowledge
• Bold – dares to push the boundaries of conventional thought

At RY, you’ll enjoy a fun and inspirational place to work, alongside some of the brightest and best in the business, a competitive salary benchmarked against industry standards, a culture that nurtures learning and development and embraces the flexibility of working from home and days in the office.