Overview
Pony is a London-based branding agency that specialises in building impactful brand identities and digital experiences for tech companies worldwide.
We work with startups and scale-ups to create brands that don’t just look great – they drive growth, attract investment, and stand out in competitive markets. Our reputation is built on creative excellence, sharp execution, and a deep understanding of the tech landscape. Over the past few years, we’ve partnered with 150+ companies, integrating seamlessly with their teams to deliver design that makes a difference.
We’re looking for a talented Senior Motion Designer to join our studio on a full-time basis. This is a senior role for someone who makes brands come alive — across brand reels, product UI, websites, pitch decks, social content, and everything in between. You’ll be part of a small, senior team where everyone leads their discipline, owns projects end-to-end, and sets the bar for their craft. The role is based in London, and the successful candidate will be expected to work from our studio in Design District three days a week.
Responsibilities / Qualifications
- Proven track record of leading motion design on brand and product projects from concept to final delivery, with a portfolio that shows both craft and range
- Deep craft in motion principles — timing, easing, choreography, narrative pacing, sound design sensibility — not just tool proficiency
- Expert skills in After Effects, with fluency across the wider motion stack (Cinema 4D or Blender, Rive, Lottie, Figma prototyping, and AI video tools like Runway, Sora, Kling, Luma)
- Strong brand sensibility. You understand how motion expresses brand personality, and ideally you can contribute to broader brand and concept thinking — not just motion execution. This is a multidisciplinary role in a small senior team, and the more you bring, the better
- Comfort with UI motion — designing microinteractions, transitions, and product animations that feel native to the product, not bolted on
- A hacker’s mindset. You figure things out on your own. You prototype, you break things, you find workarounds, you ship. You don’t wait to be told what to do next
- Exceptional speed and productivity. You ship high-quality work fast, and you’re constantly optimising your process to ship faster without losing craft
- A genuine obsession with AI in motion workflows. We expect you to be actively pushing the edge of what AI can do — rebuilding your process around it, not bolting it on. If you’re not already thinking about how AI can make you faster and sharper, this isn’t the right fit
- Excellent verbal and written communication. You can jump on a client call, present a concept, defend a decision, and take feedback without ego
- Ability to work closely with clients, brand designers, and developers, ensuring motion is cohesive across every touchpoint
- Location: London-based with in-studio presence three days per week
What we offer
- A competitive salary
- 25 days off + public holidays
- A day off on your birthday
- A budget for training
- Flexible working schedule with hybrid options
- A beautiful riverside studio in Design District
- A working environment designed for growth and opportunity
- The opportunity to work on world-class, innovative projects with a team of super-talented people
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