Senior Animation & Motion Graphics Designer

Role Overview As the Senior Animator / Motion Graphics Designer , you will be the cornerstone of our animation efforts, taking on a leadership role within our growing creative team. This is a senior position with significant responsibility and influence, as you will be tasked with not only executing high-quality animations across various digital platforms but also driving the creative vision in close collaboration with the Director of Design. Your work will span short-form brand content, social media animations, longer-form brand films, Lottie animations for interfaces, and logo animations end-to-end. You will initially tackle the full breadth of our animation needs, setting the standard for excellence as we build out the design-focused animation team. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in establishing best practices, workflows, and a culture of creativity and innovation. What will you do in first 6 months First mover: You will have a pivotal role in establishing a world-class design studio from the ground up. Lead Animation Production: Take ownership of all animation projects, from concept through to final execution, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and align with the brand’s visual identity. Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Design to develop and execute the creative vision across all projects. Provide input and guidance on motion design concepts, style, and direction. Motion Graphics Design: Create dynamic and engaging motion graphics for a variety of platforms, including social media, brand films, and digital interfaces. Lottie Animation Development: Design and develop lightweight, scalable Lottie animations for use in web and mobile interfaces, ensuring smooth integration and optimal performance. Technical Expertise: Implement and oversee the technical aspects of animation, including rigging, keyframing, and rendering. Troubleshoot and solve any technical challenges that arise during production. Pipeline Development: Collaborate with the Director of Design to establish and refine animation workflows and pipelines, ensuring efficiency and scalability as the team expands. Experiment with new styles and techniques to ensure our visuals become market leading. Work alongside wider creative and studio teams to produce award-winning visuals. Collaborate with top agencies around the world to guide projects in development. Have the option to work in the studio in Notting Hill in London with our Director of Design. Must haves Experience: 5+ years of experience in animation and motion design, with a proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion. Experience in a senior or lead role is highly preferred. Technical skills: Mastery of industry-standard animation software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar. Proficiency in Lottie animation creation and optimisation for web and mobile interfaces. Creative Vision: Strong creative instincts with the ability to translate brand identities into compelling visual narratives through animation. Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality animation and motion graphics work across various platforms. Expert understanding of both 2D and 3D motion principles and video production. Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality. The design eye: You possess exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to producing polished, professional animations that feel truly groundbreaking. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback to internal teams. A genuine desire to add to the design world and establish Superduper as a design leader in the world of Web3. An understanding of web3 technologies and blockchain principles — this can be learnt. Strong illustrative skills and confidence producing storyboards are a necessity. What kind of person succeeds in this role? You are a hunter, you believe that anything can be achieved through tenacity and persistence. You are highly process and detail-oriented, able to take both a 10,000 ft view and micro view at the same time, balancing quality and growth. You have experience and thrive in a start-up environment, taking on ambiguous concepts, problems, or products. You know how to build strong working relationships with internal & external stakeholders, building trust and confidence in your ability and processes of program delivery. You thrive in an intense, high-pressure environment, working across multiple brands, programs, and often countries to successfully deliver. Believes speed is a competitive advantage and strives to drive urgency across the organization. Application Process To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio demonstrating your animation and motion graphics work. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us create groundbreaking visual content. #J-18808-Ljbffr