Motion Designer (Mid - Senior Level, Freelance to Potential Full-Time)

Tavern; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic creative agency in London seeks a skilled Motion Designer to lead projects that create impactful brand expressions through animation, video, and motion graphics. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience, a strong portfolio in branding, and proficiency in key design tools like Adobe After Effects. The role offers a hybrid working policy and an inclusive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid/flexible working policy

Inclusive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in motion design, preferably in a creative agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion work, especially in branding.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects and related software.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design high-quality motion graphics.
• Lead the development of motion language and animation guidelines.
• Collaborate with designers to create expressive motion content.

Skills

Motion design experience

Adobe After Effects

Portfolios showcasing branding work

Strong communication skills

Tools

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

We’re seeking a highly skilled Motion Designer (Mid - Senior Level) to join our creative team. In this role, you will lead motion design projects across a range of clients and industries, creating dynamic brand expressions through animation, video, and motion graphics. You’ll collaborate closely with brand strategists, designers, and copywriters to bring brands to life across platforms—from social media content to product launch films to full brand motion systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality motion graphics that align with brand strategies and visual identities.
• Lead the development of motion language and animation guidelines as part of broader brand identity systems.
• Collaborate with designers to translate static brand assets into expressive motion content.
• Produce animations for a variety of outputs including but not limited to web, social, and experiential.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of design quality.
• Stay current with trends in animation, motion design, and branding to push creative boundaries and inspire innovation.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience in motion design, preferably within a creative agency or studio environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion work, especially in branding and identity systems.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with Cinema 4D, Blender, or other 3D tools is a plus.
• Solid understanding of design principles including typography, color, composition, and timing.
• Experience developing motion guidelines and scalable animation systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills—able to clearly explain concepts and creative decisions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid/flexible working policy
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.