About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Motion Designer based in United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
- Own motion design projects end-to-end, from ideation and storyboarding through production, refinement, and delivery.
- Create high-quality marketing videos, motion graphics, product animations, and other visual content.
- Partner closely with marketing and product teams to develop concepts and translate ideas into compelling creative executions.
- Transform loose or high-level briefs into polished, production-ready motion work.
- Define, establish, and continuously evolve the organization’s motion design style and creative standards.
- Balance hands-on design execution with creative direction, ensuring consistency and quality across projects.
- Contribute creative ideas and visual approaches that strengthen product communication and brand storytelling.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in motion design or a closely related creative discipline.
- Strong work ethic, high agency, and the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable operating as both a hands-on designer and a creative director, depending on project needs.
- Proven ability to take ambiguous or loosely defined briefs and turn them into polished, compelling work.
- Deep expertise in Adobe After Effects and strong knowledge of motion design workflows.
- Experience with 3D design and animation is desirable.
- Familiarity with Figma and Lottie or Rive, or a strong willingness to learn and adopt new tools.
- Strong creative judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a high bar for quality, speed, and execution.
Conditions
- Base salary: $60,000–$100,000 USD.
- Equity: $20,000–$30,000 USD.
- Contract type: B2B.
- Remote-first working environment with a fast-paced, high-trust culture.
- Home internet, coworking space, and office setup support.
- Flexible PTO, with 27 days including public holidays.
- Unlimited AI token usage.
- AI skills development and enablement.
- Learning and development budget for courses, certifications, and language learning.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation support for a move to NYC after two years of tenure.
- Opportunities to participate in in-person team meetups in international locations.
- Significant equity ownership and the opportunity to join an early-stage team with substantial room for growth.
- A high-autonomy environment where employee feedback can directly shape the product and creative direction.