Motion Designer (Volunteer role)

Your Pride In London year after year, London’s Pride celebrations bring people together in amazing ways. The connections and community we build lay the groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future. Now’s your opportunity to play a meaningful part as a Pride in London volunteer. Pride in London is embracing a renewed sense of purpose that resonates with everyone. We stand as a beacon to highlight ongoing challenges within the LGBTQ+ community, even amidst progress. Our roots intertwine the protest origins of Pride with the spirit of celebration. Our guiding values – Visibility, Unity, and Equality – drive every step we take. Our incredible team is a blend of passionate staff and volunteers who champion diversity, inclusivity, and understanding. We hail from diverse walks of life, forming a vibrant community of change‑makers. Our ultimate goal? To amplify awareness of LGBTQ+ matters and advocate for the rights that ensure equal lives for all. With a diverse and dedicated year‑round team of around 150 volunteers, we orchestrate Pride in London, the incredible event that unites us all. Your unique voice can contribute to the symphony! Pride in London stands committed to truly representing every facet of our community. We celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our focus is on enriching the diversity of our volunteers, ensuring that Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, Trans, and all communities are vividly reflected within our teams.

Your Role Motion Designer, you will bring the Pride in London brand to life through movement. In an increasingly digital world, your role is crucial in creating engaging video content, social media animations, and dynamic assets for our event screens (including the main stage at Trafalgar Square). You will turn static designs into captivating stories that stop the scroll and inspire our community. This role carries an average volunteer commitment of approximately 6–8 hours per week, with increased demand during the campaign launch and event week.

Your Responsibilities

• Create high-quality motion graphics for social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.) and digital OOH.
• Animate assets for the main event, including stage backdrops and sponsor loops.
• Collaborate with the creative team to translate static campaign art into motion.
• Edit short‑form video content for various marketing channels.
• Ensure all motion assets are optimized for various platforms and technical requirements.
• Maintain a consistent visual style across all animated content.

What You’ll Bring To Pride In London

• Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro (Cinema 4D is a plus).
• Motion Portfolio: A showreel demonstrating a strong sense of timing, rhythm, and layout.
• Visual Flair: An eye for colour, typography, and composition.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of video formats, aspect ratios, and compression for different platforms.
• Time Management: Ability to deliver high-quality assets within tight deadlines.
• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: A passion for using visual storytelling to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality.

What You’ll Get Joining Pride In London

• A Chance to Build New Connections: Pride In London is made up of a diverse collection of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies and activists.
• Sense of Volunteer Purpose: Help create an impact on over a million attendees.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside key figures and groups within the LGBTQ+ community.
• Fun and Enjoyment: Be part of a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere.
• Contribution to Social Change: Actively contribute to the ongoing fight for equality.

Diversity & Inclusion Pride in London embraces diversity and inclusion. We recognise that diversity of background, experience and thought enrich our community and empower innovation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ages, and abilities.