Manager, Motion Design

Senior Motion Design Manager

We’re looking for a highly creative and strategic Senior Motion Design Manager who will lead the development and delivery of world‑class motion design across digital platforms and live event experiences, combining high‑level creative direction with hands‑on technical expertise to enhance storytelling, strengthen brand identity and engage audiences.

This role follows a hybrid approach, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern Leeds office, as decided with your manager to maintain mission alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate brand guidelines and campaign concepts into impactful motion content.
• Manage ideation, storyboarding, and conceptual development for animation and motion projects.
• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of in‑house motion designers, animators, and external freelancers.
• Work closely with project managers to allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects, balancing creative ambition with delivery requirements.
• Maintain high production standards, ensuring all outputs are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
• Stay up to date with trends, tools, and emerging technologies in motion graphics, animation, and immersive media.
• Introduce new techniques and workflows that enhance efficiency, creativity, and quality.
• Explore opportunities in AR, VR, real‑time rendering, and interactive motion experiences to keep the brand at the forefront of innovation.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in motion design, animation, or visual effects, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in 2D and 3D motion graphics, animation, and storytelling.
• Expert knowledge of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator, with familiarity in Blender, Unreal Engine, or other advanced motion tools.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor motion design teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience managing budgets, supplier relationships, and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience producing motion content for live events, broadcasts, or large‑scale productions.
• Familiarity with content marketing and performance‑led creative.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• 30 days paid leave
• Private healthcare
• Personal life assurance and income protection
• The option to join our company pension scheme
• External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency
• Dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time
• Full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms
• In‑house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career
• Cash gift of £1,000 for a new family addition
• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay
• Access to an on‑site gym
• Social events, including sensational summer and Christmas parties
• Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers

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