Overview
FutureBrand • London, London, United Kingdom
Job Description
We’re FutureBrand, the flagship branding agency within the multi-award-winning global advertising agency network, McCann Worldgroup.
24 years young with a head full of big brand experience and a gaze fixed firmly on the future, our work over the last two decades has changed the brand landscape today. What we do next will change tomorrow. We’re based in some of the most exciting and vibrant cities on the planet, balancing global scale with cultural connection. That means we’re on the doorstep of many of the world’s biggest brands, and within reach of the very best talent around.
Together, we are a diverse brand, experience and design community who believe that brand is how a company’s people, products and services behave wherever and whenever they show up in the world. Our work focuses on measuring and maximizing brand behaviour by connecting corporate purpose with everyday lived experience.
It's through this work that we deliver our purpose: To transform the future of businesses by changing how their brands behave today. And because we believe strongly that the future our brands create must be a future for us all, our shared values - Progressive, Adaptable, Collaborative and Empowering - put difference and diversity at our core.
We’re looking for a creative leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and pushing boundaries. You’ll define motion languages and systems for some of the world’s most iconic brands, crafting work that’s as thoughtful as it is beautiful.
The Role
Are you a visual storyteller with a passion for creativity, innovation, and the future of brand design? At FutureBrand, we’re looking for a Motion Designer to help define and deliver motion languages and systems for some of the world’s most iconic brands.
You’re ready for more — more responsibility, more challenges, and more room to grow. You bring a strategic mindset, creative excellence, and a collaborative spirit to every project. You care deeply about the craft and the people behind it.
What You Bring
* Mastery of 2D and 3D animation with a sharp sense of timing, choreography, and nuance.
* Deep understanding of motion design as a brand system — not just a visual layer.
* Expertise in After Effects and Cinema 4D, with solid skills in Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and the Adobe suite.
* Experience planning, storyboarding, and producing films across formats and platforms.
* Ability to define and implement motion principles and behaviors that scale across brand experiences.
* Familiarity with UI motion and prototyping; creative coding is a bonus.
* Strong grasp of designing for web, television, and social media — and the constraints of each.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and inspire teams to deliver motion systems that elevate brand storytelling.
* Be a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic, solutions-oriented guidance.
* Champion creative excellence and ensure work travels further through innovation and relevance.
* Cultivate a culture of bold ideas, open dialogue, and diverse perspectives.
* Mentor junior creatives and help shape the next generation of talent.
* Partner with ECD/CDs to drive team development, impactful hiring, and entrepreneurial thinking.
* Collaborate across teams and the wider network to unlock new business opportunities.
* Represent FutureBrand at industry events and build your presence as a thought leader.
Leadership & Impact
* Drive your team with integrity, ambition, and a hunger for excellence.
* Foster an inclusive environment that values empathy, open communication, and psychological safety.
* Encourage a growth mindset and lead courageous conversations with clarity and compassion.
* Ensure operational efficiency, profitability, and creative momentum across your accounts.
* Help evolve FutureBrand’s methodologies to stay culturally relevant and commercially impactful.
* Embrace experimentation and process improvement to accelerate growth and collaboration.
We believe that ideas get better when they are inherently diverse and shared in highly inclusive ways and we want to hear from those who think differently from us. We truly believe in the strength of diversity and the richness it can bring. By bringing different people together great things happen.
FutureBrand is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
FutureBrand is a disability-confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications, we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and would lik e this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your application, please contact us at FBHR@futurebrand.com for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.
FutureBrand is a brand-led business transformation company. We believe that brand is behaviour. For too long, brand has been thought of as intangible when in fact, it is a highly pragmatic business tool that ensures products, services, environments, and employees show up in the world in ways that are consistent with their organisation’s purpose and ambition. We exist to make brand tangible for our clients by connecting brand to experience and design creativity that in turn connects to marketing and business outcomes. This ensures that our work stands out and endures over time.
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