Motion Graphics Designer- Creative Studios

DMS Creative Studio is the in-house production and post-production hub at DMS. Our mission is to create world-class video content that engages, inspires, entertains, and ultimately connects global audiences with our clients. We’ve earned our stripes working with Hollywood film studios, independent distributors, TV production companies, luxury brands, international sports organisations and live entertainment companies.

We are a full-service creative digital agency. Our people, technology and insights help global media and entertainment, sports and lifestyle brands create, manage, localise, distribute and place their content and evaluate its media reach.

We are seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to join the Creative Studio team. As a Motion Graphics Designer you will create high-end designs and animations for world-class marketing campaigns. You will be producing content for major film studios and indie distributors, Broadway and West End shows, sports institutions and commercial brands. You should be an expert delivering exceptional creative on brief and on time, within quick turnarounds and in close collaboration with other team members.

The Role:

• You will conceptualise, design and animate creative content to an advanced standard through 2D and 3D motion design.
• You will create content across a varied range of formats and outputs: social AV, broadcast and online promos, motion posters, thumbnails, digital display, OOH, etc.
• You’ll create original animations from scratch OR based on existing designs.
• You will work across a diverse slate of simultaneous projects, confidently multi-tasking against quick turnarounds.
• You will collaborate closely with Creative Producers/Directors and Production Managers to understand client requirements and priorities.
• You will receive internal and client feedback for all the creative produced.
• You will be invited to participate in creative brainstorms and support new business with concept development/storyboarding.
• You will report to the Head of Creative Services.

Skills & Experience:

• You have 5+ years of relevant experience crafting 2D and 3D motion graphics at a creative/advertising/media agency, in-house team or post-production house.
• You have a diverse portfolio featuring a range of motion design.
• You are extremely proficient in Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and C4D.
• You have advanced proficiency in AI-powered creative workflows and generative content creation.
• You have solid experience working with plugins and render software such as Red Giant (Universe) and Sapphire.
• You have strong compositing skills including keying, rotoscoping, cleanup, tracking, integration and finishing.
• You have strong graphic design fundamentals including typography, layout, composition, colour theory and visual hierarchy.
• You are able to rapidly develop visual concepts, mood boards, style frames and storyboards for pitches, treatments and client presentations.
• You are agile and possess solid time-management skills.
• You have great creative judgement and are able to anticipate challenges, find creative solutions and communicate these effectively.
• You are a real team-player and don’t mind going the extra mile to support your team.
• You have an exceptional attention to detail and pride yourself in reviewing your work carefully before sharing for approval.
• You are fluent in English, with excellent communication skills.
• Your strong work ethic is admirable.

In your application we would love to see:

• Your CV
• A cover letter
• A portfolio or selection of content you’ve directly produced and are most proud of.