At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Autotrader's video and motion studio, shaping creative standards and managing a talented team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of automotive innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, shares, 28 days holiday, pension scheme, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Influence the future of creative output while exploring AI and new tools.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in video, motion graphics, and leading high-performing teams.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will lead Autotrader's in-house video and motion studio, setting creative and technical standards while shaping its direction.
You’ll manage a small team across film and motion roles, stay hands-on when needed, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver across brand campaigns and internal communications.
You’ll help grow our in-house studio capabilities, exploring AI and new tools to improve workflows.
This position offers an opportunity to influence the future of Autotrader’s creative output at scale.
- Pay / Benefits
- 10% of salary in shares annually
- 28 days holiday
- pension scheme
- private medical cover
- hybrid working
Responsibilities
- lead and develop four specialists across film and motion disciplines
- set and maintain creative and technical standards from concept to post-production
- remain hands-on with camera, editing, or animation as required
- line-manage, provide feedback, and develop team skills
- shape the studio's direction and future capabilities
- prioritize work with producers, plan resources and manage shoot workflow
- build relationships with senior stakeholders and guide briefs to delivery
- explore AI and emerging tools to improve workflows while preserving craft
- Key requirements
- significant hands-on experience in video, motion graphics, and post-production
- extensive experience leading high-performing teams
- experience managing schedules, budgets, and external suppliers
- ability to implement production standards, processes, and governance
- ability translating complex briefs into clear video solutions
- strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management
- experience identifying and applying trends, technology, and AI to workflows
- comfort giving performance and wellbeing feedback and leading by example
- communication
- problem-solving
- stakeholder management
- video
- motion graphics
- post-production
Video & Motion Lead in Manchester employer: AutoTrader UK
At Autotrader, we pride ourselves on being a leading automotive marketplace that values innovation and diversity. Our collaborative tech community fosters an environment where Senior Software Engineers can thrive, with ample opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. With a hybrid working model, generous benefits including 28 days of holiday, private medical cover, and unique support for employee wellbeing, we ensure our team members feel valued and empowered in their roles.
