Motion Designer / Art Director (6 month FTC)

Dept Agency; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a talented Motion Designer / Art Director to join their dynamic creative team. This exciting role involves collaborating with designers and creatives to produce engaging animations and videos that effectively convey complex concepts. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for design and expertise in industry-standard software, including Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. You'll work in a flexible, hybrid environment, contributing to a variety of digital marketing solutions that drive brand success. If you're a conceptual thinker with a keen interest in social media trends, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Pension plan

Free private healthcare

Mental health support

26 days paid holiday

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Social and Cultural Events

Learning and Development opportunities

Buddy Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in design/art direction.
• Expertise in motion design and animation.
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative ideas for campaigns from concept to delivery.
• Develop motion graphics for social media and video content.
• Edit video content while adhering to brand guidelines.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Motion Design

Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

6 month contract

This position sits in ourMarketing & Technology service based in London and Manchester. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. Our clients include eBay, Roblox, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, TikTok, and The White Company.

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a skilled Motion Designer / Art Director to join our creative team. In this role, you will collaborate with designers, art directors, and creatives to produce engaging animations and videos that effectively convey complex concepts and meet client objectives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for design, meticulous attention to detail, and expertise in industry-standard software, including Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. You’ll be a conceptual thinker able to come up with visual ideas for social media.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate creative ideas from concept to deliver determining the campaign look and feel
• Develop eye-catching motion graphics for digital platforms, such as social media, websites, and video content.
• Edit video content for social media, offering creative input to develop engaging assets that adhere to brand guidelines, current trends, and social media best practices.
• Collaborate across teams to develop and put into action fresh ideas that align with our clients and objectives.
• Utilize industry-standard software and tools to design and animate graphics, including Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Ensure high-quality output by staying informed about emerging trends and technologies in motion design such as AI.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Work closely with the team and clients to develop and deliver innovative solutions that exceed expectations.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail and quality control throughout the design and production process.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A minimum of three years of professional experience as a designer / art director in an agency setting
• Professional experience in motion design in a relevant industry or agency experience.
• Develop and refine initial concepts—whether your own or those of others—to produce high-quality animated designs.
• Well organized, responsible and dedicated to your work.
• Self-learning and being able to learn new tools quickly and work in a fast evolving environment.
• A keen interest for design for social media and new trends
• Expert level skills in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Experience in moving AI is a plus but not required.
• Full working proficiency in the English language.

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday.
• Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annualDEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.