Role
Role: 2D/3D Animator & Motion Designer
Location: North Nottingham - Office based
Salary: Competitive day rate
About the role
We are recruting a fast-growing multi-channel marketing agency based in North Nottingham, producing creative content across digital, broadcast, social and experiential channels. We are looking for a talented animator and motion designer to join us on a contract basis.
This is a fully office-based role. You will be embedded in a collaborative creative team, working day-to-day alongside art directors, producers and strategists. We value people who thrive in person – iterating quickly, sharing ideas freely, and delivering polished work together. The right candidate brings genuine craft to every frame, from a storyboard sketch through to final composite.
Key responsibilities
* Produce 2D animation including hand-drawn, rigged characters and motion graphics for marketing campaigns
* Create 3D visualisations, product renders and environment builds for multi-channel use
* Develop storyboards and animatics to communicate creative concepts to clients and internal teams
* Composite and edit final video deliverables across a range of formats and aspect ratios
* Develop and maintain efficient 3D and animation workflows and technical pipelines
* Collaborate closely with the wider creative team in a fast-paced agency environment
* Contribute to AR/VR content creation where required
Essential skills
* Demonstrable experience in 2D animation – hand-drawn, rigged and/or motion graphics
* Proficiency in 3D modelling, rendering and visualisation
* Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
* Experience with ToonBoom Harmony, Adobe Animate or equivalent 2D animation software
* Familiarity with 3D software such as Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D or 3DS Max
* Ability to work across the full production pipeline from concept to final delivery
* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in person
* A professional portfolio or showreel demonstrating animation and visualisation work
Desirable skills
* Experience working in a marketing, advertising or creative agency environment
* Knowledge of AR/VR content production
* Experience with real-time rendering tools such as Unreal Engine or Twinmotion
* Character design and storyboarding skills
* Degree or HND in Computer Arts, Animation, Graphic Design or related discipline
Software
Candidates should have working knowledge of some or all of the following: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Animate, ToonBoom Harmony, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, Sketchup, Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, V-Ray, Keyshot.
What we offer
* Competitive contract day rate
* Collaborative, in-studio team culture with a flat creative structure
* Varied and interesting work across a broad range of clients and channels
* Fully equipped studio environment in North Nottingham
Location
This is a fully office-based role located in North Nottingham. Candidates should be based within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
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