Senior 2D Motion Designer

Brands In Motion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Art&Graft is seeking a Senior 2D Motion Designer to lead and elevate our motion projects from our London studio.

You’ll mentor a multidisciplinary team, develop new concepts and visual languages, and collaborate with world‑leading brands to deliver outstanding motion design that reinforces brand systems and toolkits.

Expert skills in After Effects, Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite are essential, as is clear communication and the ability to inspire others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant motion design role.
• Expert 2D motion design and strong attention to detail.
• Proven leadership, project management and client presentation skills.
• Expert in After Effects, Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Able to lead projects, mentor teammates and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative output on selected projects and mentor the team.
• Deliver high-quality motion design for global brands.
• Collaborate with production on scheduling and pipeline decisions.
• Present in client meetings and represent the studio at events.
• Uphold studio standards through leading by example.
• Contribute to Spark Sessions, Masterclasses and mentoring.
• Work in the London studio as part of a global team.
• Support Team Leads and Creative Director during kickoff.

Skills

2D motion design

After Effects

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Brand systems

Time management

Tools

After Effects

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Google Slides

Job description

Senior 2D Motion Designer
Art&Graft
London On-site

Art&Graft is an expert team of design and motion specialists dedicated to making your brand move with beauty and intent.

We believe in the power of co-creation and work closely with world-leading, progressive brands and in-house creative teams from our Bankside studio in London. Working at Art&Graft offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing studio with a strong, supportive culture.

ROLE OVERVIEW

A lead creative role across Art&Graft’s creative output, instrumental in the development of new concepts, visual languages and consistently improving our creative offering to attract project briefs and brand partners.

Working across motion projects in 2D, you know how to elevate design work and bring keyframes to life. Your process is underpinned by a strong foundation of conceptual thinking and an understanding of brand systems and toolkits.

We’re looking for a leader, a mentor and role model; someone with strong communication skills that can inspire our team and impress our brand partners.

WHO YOU ARE

A concept-led generalist with a focus on 2D motion design.

Creatively curious and passionate about the creative industry.

5+ years experience in the industry in a relevant position.

Top level design and animation skills in 2D, with a focussed attention to detail.

Collaborative by nature — you’re able to communicate clearly, listen when required and find answers with others.

Experience in leading projects, managing teams and presenting to clients.

Can-do attitude — solution oriented, not problem focused.

Humble and hard-working.

Able to foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Expert skills in After Effects and Figma.

A builder of toolkits and systems.

Professional knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Working knowledge of Keynote and Google Slides.

Able to cope with the pressure of working on multiple projects with different requirements.

Prepared to sometimes work more than standard hours at short notice to get the job done.

Someone with an eye on the future and strong desire to keep up-to-date with emerging design technologies and animation techniques.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Be part of a global team of talented and versatile artists in our London studio.

Deliver high-quality motion design projects, on a range of briefs, for progressive brands around the world.

Work diligently to meet the high creative standards of the studio.

Get involved with both commercial and studio projects.

Step up to take a lead creative role on specified projects.

Liaise with the production team to advise on scheduling and pipeline decisions.

Support the Team Leads and Creative Director in kicking-off projects.

Give project feedback to nurture and guide the team around you.

Help to uphold the studio’s standards of excellence by leading by example.

Participate in studio initiatives like Spark Sessions, Masterclasses and Mentoring.

Contribute to a studio environment that encourages the highest standards of creativity, collaboration and collective responsibility.

Attend and present in client meetings and represent the studio at industry events.