2D Motion Designer

Man vs Machine; London (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Man vs Machine in London, OH is seeking a skilled 2D Motion Designer to join our award-winning team. This hybrid role combines remote collaboration with in-person studio work, requiring presence in the London studio at least 3 days per week.

You’ll contribute standout motion work using After Effects and Adobe CC, build a strong portfolio, and collaborate closely with a team that values typography, creativity, and bold ideas. Relocation to London is supported.

Qualifications

• Expert keyframe animation skills with strong motion fundamentals.
• Fully proficient in After Effects and related Adobe CC tools.
• A strong portfolio that shows boundary-pushing motion work.
• Deep understanding of typography and core graphic design principles.
• Creatively proactive, with an ongoing interest in new approaches and techniques.
• A team-oriented mindset and a desire to collaborate.
• Located in or willing to relocate to London.

Responsibilities

• Work from the London studio for a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Collaborate with the team as a strong team player, with a clear desire to work closely and share ideas.

Skills

Keyframe animation

After Effects

Adobe CC

Portfolio

Typography

Creativity

Team collaboration

London relocation

Tools

Cavalry

TouchDesigner

Cinema4D

Redshift

Job description

Join an award-winning team at Man vs Machine as a 2D Motion Designer in London, OH with a hybrid working model. The role blends the best of remote collaboration with meaningful in-person connection, with the expectation to work from the London studio at least 3 days per week. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What you’ll do

• Work from the London studio for a minimum of 3 days per week
• Collaborate with the team as a strong team player, with a clear desire to work closely and share ideas

Key skills and experience

• Expert keyframe animation skills with strong motion fundamentals
• Fully proficient in After Effects and related Adobe CC tools
• A strong portfolio that shows boundary-pushing motion work
• Deep understanding of typography and core graphic design principles
• Creatively proactive, with an ongoing interest in new approaches and techniques
• A team-oriented mindset and a desire to collaborate
• Located in or willing to relocate to London

Bonus experience (helpful)

• Experience with mixed media projects, including comps that combine live-action and animation
• Experience with Cavalry, TouchDesigner, and/or other procedural animation tools
• Experience with, or interest in, Cinema4D, Redshift, and basic compositing
• A background in digital product (UI) and/or brand design

Tools you’ll use

After Effects, Adobe CC, Cavalry, TouchDesigner, Cinema4D, Redshift.

Interns and juniors

Man vs Machine is open to hearing from potential interns or juniors who have a foundation to grow into the role. Apply only if you already have strong motion skills.