Motion Designer

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK investment platform is seeking a Motion Designer to create high-quality motion graphics for diverse digital content including social media and video. The role emphasizes collaboration with creative teams, project management, and staying updated with industry trends. The ideal candidate is proficient in tools like Adobe After Effects and has a strong portfolio. This position is based in Bristol with a hybrid working model, offering numerous employee benefits to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health screening programme

On-site barista and deli

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a motion design or animation role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing motion design work.
• Experience working within brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Designing high-quality motion graphics.
• Collaborating with creative and marketing teams.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Staying updated on industry trends.

Skills

Motion design software proficiency

Animation principles

Storyboarding

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the role

Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and producing high-quality motion graphics for use in digital campaigns, social media, video content, and presentations.
• Collaborating with creative and marketing teams to conceptualize and execute animated content aligned with brand guidelines.
• Translating complex ideas into visually engaging animations that support business objectives.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project briefs.
• Staying current with industry trends and tools to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of motion design output.
• Ensuring all motion assets are optimized for various platforms and devices.

About you

• Proficiency in motion design software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other Adobe Creative Suite tools.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to storyboard and visualize concepts effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience in a motion design or animation role, preferably within a marketing or creative team.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion design work.
• Experience working within brand guidelines and contributing to brand development.
• Familiarity with video editing, sound design, and post-production workflows.

Interview process

The interview process for this role will include two stages with a task.

Working schedule

This role is based in our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL) and we offer a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

To apply

T o apply, please include your CV with an accessible link to your showreel and / or portfolio with relevant examples of your work.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure.
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday.
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution.
• Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover).
• Private medical insurance and health care cash plans – including optical, dental, and outpatient care.
• Health screening programme.
• Help@hand – confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP.
• Wellhub – unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions.
• Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities.
• Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches.
• Two paid volunteering days per year depend on role level.
• Only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year.

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.

Hargreaves Lansdown is the UK's number one platform for private investors. Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence, and today, we are trusted with more than £120 billion by over 1.7 million clients. We are based in the heart of Bristol now with over 2,000 colleagues. We believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams and a great ethos. We’re steered by our core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.