Senior Motion Designer

Kwalee; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio in Royal Leamington Spa is searching for a skilled Senior Motion Designer. In this role, you'll lead the creation of impactful advertising creatives that enhance the commercial growth of mobile games. You’ll mentor junior designers, ensuring high-quality output while applying data insights and innovative strategies. Join us for a vibrant workplace and opportunities to influence game marketing. Enjoy perks like flexible working hours, health cover, and a dog-friendly office environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Health cover

On-site gym

Unlimited snacks and drinks

Steam game codes

Dog-friendly office

Exclusive company merch

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and motion design tools.
• Strong understanding of ad production pipelines and performance metrics.
• Experience in leading or mentoring creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of ad creatives for gaming titles.
• Collaborate with teams to align creative direction with business goals.
• Analyse creative performance metrics to optimise strategies.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Motion design tools

Creative marketing

Communication

Visual storytelling

Tools

Blender

Cinema 4D

Maya

Unity

Job description

Kwalee has been making the most fun games for the world’s players for over a decade. By joining our talented team, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong.

We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.

Join the team!

Kwalee's Mobile Product Marketing team are looking for a talented Senior Motion Designer to lead the creation of high-performing motion-based advertising creatives that support the commercial growth of Kwalee’s mobile games.

The Senior Motion Designer will also mentor and guide motion designers and video editors, ensuring creative excellence and efficient delivery across campaigns. They will also apply creative strategy, data insights, and technical expertise to produce engaging, performance-driven visual content.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of ad creatives for multiple gaming titles.
• Supervise and mentor the motion design team, ensuring high-quality output, adherence to timelines, and effective communication.
• Collaborate with User Acquisition, Product, and Marketing teams to align creative direction with business goals.
• Analyse creative performance metrics (CTR, CPI, IPM, ROAS) to optimise ad strategies and drive measurable improvements.
• Introduce innovative design solutions through experimentation, AI-assisted tools, and automation workflows.
• Ensure artistic consistency and brand alignment across all marketing materials.
• Research competitor campaigns and emerging trends in mobile gaming advertising.
• Maintain organised project files, references, and archives to support efficient reuse and iteration.
• Manage feedback loops and conduct regular creative reviews within the team.
• Support the Lead Motion Designer by overseeing operational priorities and acting as the point of contact in their absence.
• Comply with company processes, production guidelines, and brand standards.
• Deliver high-performing ad creatives that contribute to lowering CPI and increasing CTR.
• Continuously improve creative efficiency, quality, and innovation across campaigns.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and industry-standard motion design tools.
• Strong understanding of creative marketing, ad production pipelines, and mobile gaming performance metrics.
• Working knowledge of 3D software (Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya) and Unity preferred.
• Experience in leading or mentoring creative teams within a production or marketing environment.
• Ability to integrate AI tools and automation for workflow efficiency.
• Excellent communication, feedback, and collaboration skills.
• Strong sense of visual storytelling, pacing, and design aesthetics.

Benefits

• Why Kwalee?
• Generous Holiday: Start with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll also earn an extra day for every year of service, up to 5 years!
• Flexible Working: Core hours to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of Work From Home days.
• Health Cover: Private medical cover, life assurance, a solid pension plan, and cover for dental and optical care.
• Recharge: On-site gym and a supportive atmosphere that prioritises wellbeing.
• Free Food & Drink: Unlimited snacks and drinks.
• Gaming Goodies: Steam codes for all our game releases.
• Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend to our vibrant, fun office.
• Office Location: Leamington Spa office location, with parking and electric charging stations.
• Merch & Events: Exclusive Kwalee merch, seasonal events, and regular town halls.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.