Motion Designer
Department: Brand Marketing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Head Office, London
Description
We are looking for a Mid-weight Motion Designer to join a fast-paced, growing creative team. They will drive the graphical direction of the brands animated assets and will work cross-functionally within marketing. The ideal candidate will utilise their skills in software and hardware to develop motion graphics and visual effects/ aids to enhance the overall video production.
What Will You Do?
* High attention to detail with strong typographic and layout skills.
* Be a strategic creative thinker, able to disseminate complex information from stakeholders and tailor creative solutions to meet their objectives.
* Excellent skills in After Effects, Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator and Figma are a must.
* Knowledge and ability to use AI and CGI to aid the creative process and speed up workflow.
* Create pixel-perfect assets for all digital aspects of the brand, from animated social and campaign video to digital BAU (reels/stories/web/ads/emails).
* Work closely with the copywriters, designers and social team to strengthen concepts and build stories, providing input and recommendations on the visual direction, pacing, and narrative of animated/ motion projects.
* A natural team player, can develop and maintain positive working relationships.
* A, social first, disruptive thinker with a broad range of interests and tenacity to research new innovative techniques and share inspiring and engaging new ideas to forward propel the brand’s motion output.
* Can articulate your thinking clearly and sell your insight-led ideas to all levels.
* Ability to keep track of various versions of a video project under tight deadlines, including multiple variations across numerous creative treatments.
* Actively participate in the art direction, ideation and shoot concept where required with a focus on motion / production, advising the wider team.
* Work closely with videographers/ photographers to capture brand requirements.
* Being proactive and self-motivated when working under pressure.
* Versioning/ formatting and delivering projects to all major platforms: Knowledge of file formats/ display ratio and best practice for TikTok, IG, Vimeo, Facebook, Youtube etc.
* A good sense of pace and rhythm when animating text and other elements.
* Good knowledge of best practice for video workflow.
* Carry out other duties as so requested by management at time to time.
* Ability to deal with and manage ambiguity.
The Perfect Candidate
Qualifications:
* Educated to degree level in a Design related degree or other equivalent visual discipline.
Previous Experience and Knowledge:
* 4+ years experience in an in-house/agency/freelance role having work for either beauty/fitness/fashion/lifestyle brands.
* Demonstrable experience for creating motion and video brand assets.
* Fully competent in After Effects, Premiere, Figma, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator are a must. Sketch and XD a bonus not essential.
* Beautiful craft skills with a premium or luxury aesthetic.
* On-set shoot experience.
* A self-starter with a hunger to get stuck-in
* Commercial yet disruptive mindset.
* Passion and deep understanding for current and upcoming social channels.
Character:
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive approach about their career.
* High personal standards and values.
* Proactive and assertive attitude.
* Dynamic both personally and professionally.
* Creative flair.
* Friendly and warm, a team player
* Open to continuous learning and improving performance by increasing own efficiency, initiating courses of action and willingly taking on new responsibilities.
* Ability to perform in ambiguous situations [ie work without all the info required]
What We Offer You!*
* Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L\'OCCITANE Group products (including L\'Occitane, Erborian and more)
* Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
* Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
* Company Pension Scheme
* Bonus/Commission Scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
* Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards
* Much, much more!
*Some benefit eligibility is based on length of service or contract type
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