Strategic Creative - Film & Motion Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a senior leader to head the Film & Motion discipline, shaping creative vision and strategic direction across global projects and client accounts. You will translate business challenges into compelling motion solutions, building strong teams and scalable delivery models to drive growth and value.

You will mentor a multi-disciplinary team, steer pitches and client engagements, and champion responsible innovation, including AI-enabled workflows and immersive content, while

Qualifications

• Experience leading Film & Motion teams in a creative, agency, consultancy, or in-house environment.
• Original portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, storytelling through motion, branding, and visual innovation.
• Commercial understanding of pricing, scoping, resource management, and profitability.
• Expert knowledge of motion and film production tools including Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D.
• Experience applying AI and emerging technologies within creative production workflows.
• Strong understanding of narrative development, immersive content workflows, and 360° production pipelines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance creative excellence with operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, finding solutions for client problems through client engagement.
• Contributing to business development and digital innovation; helping to develop future work pipeline.
• Quoting and scoping multi-discipline projects ensuring the right blend of skill sets are involved.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the Film & Motion creative vision, standards, and strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive pricing, resource planning, utilisation, and profitability management.
• Support growth with pitches, proposals, and client opportunities.
• Champion AI-enabled workflows and innovative delivery across global teams.
• Build strategic client relationships and deliver Film & Motion solutions.
• Collaborate with Design, Digital, Account Management, Project Management, and Production teams.
• Ensure on-brand, on-time, and on-budget delivery.
• Lead innovation and stay ahead of industry trends in immersive content and AI.
• Travel to offices and site locations as required for shoots and direction.
• Represent the discipline in presentations and stakeholder discussions.
• Strengthen global delivery through effective ways of working.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio excellence

Commercial acumen

AI in production

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Job description

Overview

Creative Design – who are we?

We are AtkinsRéalis' in-house creative and digital agency. Our multi-disciplinary team of over 80 talented professionals spans the globe and includes UX/UI designers, graphic designers, animators, visualisers, real-time specialists, and web developers. By harnessing outstanding creative, digital, and technical expertise, we transform the way our clients communicate, connect, and engage with their projects, delivering innovative solutions that bring ideas to life and create lasting impact.

You will work with the Discipline Lead – Film & Motion to define and lead the creative vision, strategic direction, and growth of the discipline across global projects and client accounts. You will ensure all work delivers exceptional creative outcomes while supporting business objectives, client growth, and commercial performance. You will drive innovation, champion the use of emerging technologies and AI, and position Film & Motion as a key differentiator within the market. Working closely with senior leaders, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, you will translate business challenges into compelling creative solutions, build high-performing teams, and establish scalable delivery models that support quality, efficiency, and long-term growth across our global network.

Your role

• Lead the Film & Motion Vision: Define and drive the creative vision, standards, and strategic direction of the Film & Motion discipline, ensuring work is innovative, impactful, and aligned to client and business objectives.
• Inspire and Develop Talent: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Drive Commercial Performance: Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, including project scoping, pricing, resource planning, utilisation, and profitability management.
• Support Growth and Work Winning: Contribute to business development activities, support pipeline management, and play a leading role in pitches, proposals, and client growth opportunities.
• Deliver Cost-Effective Solutions: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value through effective resource deployment, AI-enabled workflows, and global delivery capabilities, without compromising quality.
• Build Strategic Client Relationships: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, developing strong partnerships and delivering Film & Motion solutions that exceed expectations.
• Champion Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design, Digital, Account Management, Project Management, and Production teams to deliver integrated creative solutions.
• Ensure Excellence in Delivery: Maintain the highest standards of creative quality, ensuring projects are delivered on brand, on time, and within budget.
• Lead Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, immersive content, and AI developments, driving innovation across the discipline.
• Lead Film Production Delivery: Travel as required to offices and site locations to creatively direct film shoots, confidently manage senior stakeholders and contributors, and adapt effectively to changing requirements while maintaining quality, timelines, and client expectations.
• Represent the Discipline: Lead presentations, creative reviews, and stakeholder discussions, championing Film & Motion within leadership forums and client engagements.
• Strengthen Global Delivery: Establish effective ways of working across global teams, ensuring consistent quality, communication, and delivery excellence.
• Champion Culture and Leadership: Actively contribute to Creative Design's vision and culture, providing inspiring leadership and supporting the growth and progression of senior team members.

About you

• Experience of leading Film & Motion teams in a creative, agency, consultancy, or in-house environment.
• An original portfolio of work showcasing conceptual thinking, storytelling through motion, branding, and visual innovation.
• Commercial understanding of pricing, scoping, resource management, and profitability.
• Expert knowledge of motion and film production tools including Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D.
• Experience applying AI and emerging technologies within creative production workflows.
• Strong understanding of narrative development, immersive content workflows, and 360° production pipelines.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance creative excellence with operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines, finding solutions for client problems through client engagement, spotting opportunities and maximising potential.
• Contributing to business development and digital innovation; helping to develop future work pipeline.
• Quoting and scoping multi-discipline projects ensuring the right blend of skill sets are involved.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.