About Us
We’re a fast-growing, creatively-led marketing and brand advertising agency based in the heart of
Manchester. We work with bold brands across lifestyle, tech, retail, and culture to deliver content
that connects, campaigns that convert, and creative that cuts through.
Our team blends strategy, design, motion, and storytelling to help clients stand out—and stay
relevant—in an ever-evolving digital world.
The Role
We’re on the lookout for a Midweight Motion Designer & Social Media Content Creative with a
strong eye for design, a love for storytelling through motion & video, and a deep understanding of
how to engage audiences on social platforms.
You’ll be the go-to for dynamic, thumb-stopping content—bringing brand stories to life through
short-form video, animation, and reactive content tailored to TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube,
and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with creatives, strategy, and copywriters to concept
and create everything from brand launch videos to day-to-day social posts.
Key Responsibilities
- Create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and short-form video content for social
- media, digital campaigns, and branded content
- Develop creative ideas for social-first campaigns, reels, and reactive content
- Edit and animate existing assets, video footage, and design elements to craft engaging
- stories
- Stay up to date with social media trends, formats, and best practices to keep content fresh
- and relevant
- Work closely with art directors, designers, and strategists to interpret briefs and deliver
- standout creative
- Collaborate with the wider team to storyboard, script, and plan shoots when needed
- Maintain brand consistency across all visual output
Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in motion design, animation, or content creation, ideally within an
- agency or brand studio
- Strong skills in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Experience creating for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn
- A portfolio that showcases a range of motion work—especially short-form and social-first
- content
- Confident working from concept to execution with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- An eye for detail, typography, pacing, and sound design
- Strong understanding of how brands communicate visually on social
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with 2D character animation or basic 3D (Cinema 4D, Blender, etc.)
- Basic video shooting skills (camera operation, lighting, audio)
- Familiarity with social ad platforms (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) and their creative requirements
- Interest in content performance and optimisation
- Fearless in the face of AI
What We Offer
- A collaborative, creative studio environment in central Manchester
- Work on exciting brands across industries—both household names and emerging
- challengers
- Salary DoE range ÂŁ30,000 – ÂŁ32,000 per annum
- A culture that values creativity, curiosity, and collaboration
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Regular team socials, creative inspiration sessions, and professional development support
- Access to training and learning resources
- Flexibility when needed, but a role rooted in our Manchester office culture
Application Process:
- Applications accepted from 6th June – 23rd June 2025
- Successful applicants will be contacted week commencing 23rd June
- First-round interviews will take place at our Manchester office between 30th June – 5th July 2025
- There will be a maximum of three interviews, the second and third may be online
- Offers will be extended from 7th July
- Start date will be from 1st September (or earlier depending on candidates notice period)
- Do not apply via a recruitment consultant – we do not work with them.
- Recruiters please do not contact in relation to the role. We will not work with you.
Contact Detail:
Serotonin Recruiting Team