Senior Motion Graphics Designer in London

Location: London Bridge, London

Salary: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Working Arrangement: Full-time, on-site role (5 days per week in studio)

Steam Motion and Sound is a leading production company trusted by some of the world's biggest theatrical productions, artists and live events. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join our core post-production team. This is a hands-on creative leadership role. You will play a central part in developing visual concepts from client briefs, creating outstanding motion graphics, and helping guide the work of other designers to ensure the highest creative standards across the team.

Our projects span everything from television commercials and marketing campaigns to feature-length concert films and live event content seen by audiences around the world. If you enjoy being part of the creative process from concept through to delivery, thrive on collaboration, and want your work to have a global audience, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Develop creative treatments and visual concepts from client briefs.
• Design and animate high-quality motion graphics for a wide range of projects.
• Lead by example as a senior member of the graphics team.
• Mentor and support other motion designers.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Present and communicate creative ideas clearly and confidently.
• Translate client objectives into meaningful and effective visual communication.

About You

You are an experienced motion designer with excellent creative instincts and strong technical skills. You can:

• Take an idea from a rough sketch to a polished final production.
• Balance multiple projects without compromising quality.
• Think creatively under pressure and solve problems quickly.
• Understand client goals and transform them into compelling visual stories.
• Provide constructive feedback and help develop the skills of others.

You are organised, adaptable, detail-oriented and passionate about great design. Most importantly, you understand that every project has a purpose. Whether helping sell tickets to a theatre production, promote an artist, or engage an audience, your work creates both impact and emotion.

Skills & Experience

• Significant professional experience in motion graphics design.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of design, typography, animation and visual storytelling.
• Experience with Cinema 4D and related 3D workflows is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Studio or agency experience preferred.

Applying

Your portfolio is the most important part of your application. We want to see your work, understand your creative thinking, and get a sense of who you are as a designer. Show us projects you're proud of and tell us what role you played in creating them.

Please include:

• Your CV
• Portfolio
• Showreel
• A brief covering letter

NB: Please include the word "Spotlight" in the subject line of your application. Applications without a portfolio and showreel will not be considered. And one more thing — a love of music certainly helps.

Steam Motion and Sound is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences because great ideas come from different perspectives. If you're a talented Senior Motion Graphics Designer looking to take a leading role in an ambitious creative team, we'd love to hear from you.