Senior Motion Designer - Lead Visual Narratives

Stash Media Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AKQA in London is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to collaborate with creative teams and Design Director to develop concepts and design animations. You will ensure motion elements align with the project's vision and maintain a dynamic, cutting-edge approach across brand experiences.

With responsibilities spanning concept frames, asset management, and mentorship of junior designers, you will contribute to high-quality output while staying abreast of latest tools and techniques in motion design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in motion design with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to translate briefs into motion concepts.
• Strong leadership and communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative, strategy, and technology teams to develop motion design elements meeting objectives.
• Animate, edit, and optimise motion graphics for project direction and specs.
• Manage assets and maintain structured workflow for seamless collaboration.
• Conceptualise ideas through storyboards and animatics to communicate vision.
• Lead motion design workflow, plan resources and timelines for delivery.
• Mentor junior motion designers and uphold high creative standards.
• Contribute innovative ideas in brainstorming sessions and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

5+ years motion design

leadership

communication

storytelling

creative brief translation

Tools

After Effects

Cinema 4D

Blender

Adobe Animate

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Unreal Engine

Job description

AKQA in London is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to collaborate with creative teams and Design Director to develop concepts and design animations. You will ensure motion elements align with the project's vision and maintain a dynamic, cutting-edge approach across brand experiences.

With responsibilities spanning concept frames, asset management, and mentorship of junior designers, you will contribute to high-quality output while staying abreast of latest tools and techniques in motion design.