Overview
Bring ideas to life. Move the Screwfix brand forward. 🎬 Lead and inspire our in‑house motion design team. 🚀 Turn concepts into captivating content that grabs attention. 💡 Push creative boundaries to keep Screwfix’s storytelling fresh and bold. We’re looking for a Motion Design Manager to lead everything that moves within the Screwfix Marketing Studio. Reporting to the Senior Creative & Digital Manager, you’ll guide a talented team to bring our brand and campaigns to life through animation, film, and visual storytelling. This role blends creative direction, hands‑on design, and team leadership. You’ll collaborate closely with Creative, Marketing, Social, and Campaign Managers to develop stand‑out motion assets, and with the Studio and Traffic teams to make sure every project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of motion designers, creating a culture of innovation and excellence.
* Oversee delivery of high‑quality animation and video assets across campaigns, digital, and in‑store channels.
* Manage workflow, priorities, and deadlines with the Studio and Traffic teams.
* Collaborate with Marketing, Social, and Campaign teams to develop impactful motion content.
* Review and approve final animations, ensuring strong storytelling and technical accuracy.
* Create and maintain motion style guides for consistency across all digital platforms.
* Stay ahead of motion trends, tools, and techniques to keep Screwfix’s content fresh and relevant.
* Partner with agencies and vendors when needed, maintaining brand quality and functionality.
Bonus Points For
* Experience with HTML5, Adobe Animate or Lottie animation.
* Knowledge of 3D modelling and animation (Cinema 4D, Blender).
* Understanding how motion content drives engagement and marketing performance.
Required Skills & Experience
Mid‑Senior level experience in motion design, strong creative vision, and proven leadership in a marketing or design studio environment. You should be comfortable delivering projects on time and collaborating cross‑functionally.
Benefits
đź’° Financial wellbeing
* Up to 14% employer pension contributions.
* Life cover up to 4Ă— your salary.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Wagestream access to track earnings and save.
đź’ˇ Opportunities to grow
* Career progression and development programmes.
* Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive.
đź’Ş Health & wellness
* Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships.
* Access to wellbeing resources, including PepTalk.
🎉 Everyday perks
* 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme and savings on bikes.
* Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app.
Ready to lead the creative motion that powers one of the UK’s fastest‑growing retailers? Apply today and put your ideas in motion at Screwfix.
We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments during your application. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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