Media co-op are looking for a talented, creative Animation Director/Producer with a social conscience. Full-time job making animations for social justice at ethical workers co-op in Glasgow.
media co-op makes film and digital media for charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, and the public sector. We are a not-for-profit workers’ co-operative with a focus on social justice. We are seeking a creative, self-motivated Animation Director/Producer to lead on animation projects from concept to delivery as part of our small-but-mighty team.
Key Responsibilities
* Take part in client enquiry meetings
* Develop and write creative ideas and proposals
* Facilitate development workshops with clients
* Research and write animation scripts and visual concepts
* Direct animations with freelancers
* Oversee storyboards, animatics and voiceovers
* Lead client review meetings, addressing feedback and finding solutions
* Take an active part in team meetings
* Work on static, graphics projects
Essential Requirements
* At least 3 years’ directing and producing experience, ideally in a fast-moving agency, studio or production company.
* Organised, proactive, self-reliant and confident
* Experience in a client-facing role, or proof of confidence in another capacity
* Experience of working for, or awareness of, social justice campaigns, voluntary and public sector sector organisations
* Experience of working in a small, busy team across multiple projects simultaneously
* Able to prioritise tasks with deadlines
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite and basic knowledge of Adobe Suite
Desirable
* Ability to build animatics
* Post production experience (subtitles, sound design)
* Confident at networking; willing to learn how to represent media co‑op
* Interest in co-ops and the social economy
What We Offer
* Salary of £28,500 p.a. All workers at media co‑op are on the same salary as part of our commitment to equality
* 4 day week (32 hours / week, usually Monday - Thursday)
* 32 paid days’ holiday / year (inc. statutory holidays)
* Flexible working to fit around caring responsibilitiesSatisfying and socially-valuable work
* Hybrid, working from home and our Glasgow office
* Opportunity to join the co‑op after 6 months’ probation as full member, an equal worker‑owner, deciding collectively on the company’s future
How to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11th May 2026. Please send your CV to hello@mediaco-op.net with a cover letter explaining why you want to work with media co‑op and what you have to offer.
The deadline is Monday 11 May 2026 at 12:00.
TAGGED
Digital Technology and Games / Film / TV / Participatory Practice
media co‑op welcomes applicants who are under-represented in our industry, including women, people of colour and working class people.
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