Middleweight Animator/ Motion Graphic Designer

Middleweight Animator / Motion Graphic Designer

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Our client is an award-winning full-service storytelling agency looking for an exciting opportunity for a Midweight Animator / Motion Designer to join our animation team. Reporting into the Lead Animator, you’ll create 2D and 3D animations and illustrations that bring powerful stories to life.

4 DAYS REMOTE / 1 DAY ONSITE – NORTH YORKSHIRE

Must have solid experience doing character design

The Role

• Collaborating with our team, clients and freelancers to deliver animations that drive social good and build our brand.
• Creating storyboards and animation assets using your own illustration skills, or working with illustrators to develop ideas.
• Producing high-quality 2D and/or 3D animations (2–5 mins) across a variety of styles and techniques.
• Supporting the development of animation pipelines, tools, and workflows.
• Ensuring animations meet technical and creative requirements and deadlines.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends, techniques, and software.
• Participating in client meetings and presentations, confidently communicating and pitching animation concepts.
• Applying your illustration skills to print and digital projects when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Illustration, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing 2D/3D animation and illustration.
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects (essential).
• Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and storytelling.
• Strong character animation skills, including lip-sync and facial expressions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets).
• Experience in explainer animations for research/public sector is a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Graphic Design and Design Services

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