Job Description: Senior UI & Animation Designer (Production)
Company: Envisage Recruitment Ltd.
Position: Senior UI & Animation Designer (Production)
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (Hybrid: 3 Days On-site)
Employment Type: Contract (12 Months, Rolling)
Pay Rate: £33.66 per hour (Inside IR35)
Role Overview
Joining at an exciting period of growth, you will work across some of the most desirable automotive brands in the world. As a Senior UI & Animation Designer, you will bridge the gap between creative intent and technical execution. You will be responsible for interpreting UX/UI designs and transforming them into high-fidelity, production-ready components. Your primary focus is ensuring visual quality control and delivering pixel-perfect UI according to complex HMI (Human Machine Interface) specifications.
Key Responsibilities
* Hands on experience working with Adobe After Effects for Animations.
* Interpret creative intent and design UI components that remain faithful to the original vision while being technically viable for development teams.
* Bring visuals to life through sophisticated animation, ensuring an engaging and seamless user experience.
* Actively contribute to, maintain, and evolve comprehensive design systems to ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
* Maintain rigorous visual quality control, ensuring all outputs meet "pixel-perfect" standards and align with complex HMI specifications.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, specifically acting as the bridge between UX and UI design departments.
* Act as a UI champion within the business, promoting design best practices and educating stakeholders on the importance of consistent, brand-led narratives.
Technical Skills & Software
* Figma: Expert-level proficiency for UI design and component management.
* Adobe Creative Suite: Advanced skills in After Effects (for animation), Photoshop, and Illustrator.
* Design Systems: Proven experience working within and evolving structured design systems.
* HMI/UI Design: Deep understanding of technical and creative design principles for complex interfaces.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent level qualification in a related design field (Graphic Design, UI/UX, Motion Design, etc.).
* Significant experience as a UI Designer with a specialized focus on animation.
* A professional portfolio is mandatory, showcasing previous UI design and animation work (After Effects).
* Ability to work on-site in Gaydon 3 days per week (subject to change based on project requirements).
* Must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 4–5 years with full, unrestricted right to work (No sponsorship available).
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