Motion Designer

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OMSE in London is seeking a senior designer to lead motion design across branding, digital, and campaigns. You will create expressive 2D animations using After Effects and Cavalry, and develop motion languages within brand systems.

Collaboration with the design team will ensure cohesive, intentional work, while exploring AI tools to elevate outcomes. We value proactive learners, team players, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Lead motion design from concept through delivery across branding, digital and campaigns.
• Proficient in After Effects and Cavalry for expressive 2D animations.
• Develop motion languages as part of brand systems and ensure cohesion with static work.

Responsibilities

• Lead motion design from concept to final delivery across branding, digital, and campaigns.
• Create expressive 2D animations using After Effects and Cavalry.
• Develop motion languages and principles within comprehensive brand systems.
• Collaborate with design team to keep motion and static work cohesive and intentional.
• Explore new tools including AI to elevate quality and efficiency.
• Present motion work to clients with clear creative decisions.
• Stay current with trends in motion, design, and technology.

Skills

Motion design

After Effects

Brand systems

Collaboration

Tools

Cavalry

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

OMSE are searching for a highly conceptual, detailed oriented, and multi-disciplinary senior designer to join our team in London on a full-time basis in our Shoreditch studio with work-from-home on Wednesdays.

About us

We are an award-winning branding studio working across a variety of sectors and disciplines. We believe that any organisation can look good and have impact in the world around them - whether they are an up-and-coming tech company, an eclectic music venue or even a 200 year old church in Hackney!

Currently, we are a tight knit, highly collaborative team consisting of two creative directors, one account director, one account manager and two designers. This is a very exciting time to join as we continue to grow. We split the week in two working from home on Wednesdays.

We are looking for:

Keen learner: You’re proactive, curious, and always eager to expand your skillset. You're always looking to experiment with different processes and tools. You see each project as an opportunity to try something new.

Team player: Collaboration comes naturally to you. You value diverse perspectives, thrive in team settings, and are skilled at giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Positive attitude: You approach challenges with enthusiasm and a solutions-oriented mindset, inspiring positivity in those around you.

Attention to Detail: You leave no stone unturned, ensuring that your work is thorough, precise, and reliable.

Design Lover: You’re passionate about design and creativity, with a genuine interest in shaping innovative, meaningful work.

Culture Builder: You contribute to OMSE’s unique culture, championing a supportive and inspiring work environment. Whether it’s organising team outings, fostering connections, or cultivating an atmosphere of creativity, you lead by example every day.

About the role:

• Lead motion design from concept through to final delivery across branding, digital, and campaign projects.
• Create expressive, considered 2D animations using After Effects and/or Cavalry to bring brand identities to life.
• Develop motion languages and animation principles as part of comprehensive brand systems.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to ensure motion and static work feel cohesive and intentional.
• Push for ambition and experimentation on every project, finding the most interesting version of every brief.
• Explore and integrate new tools and technologies, including AI, to elevate the quality and efficiency of the work.
• Present motion work confidently to clients, articulating creative decisions with clarity.
• Stay current with trends in motion, design, and technology. And bring what you find back into the studio.
• Contribute to a culture of sharing, curiosity, and creative generosity across the team.