Senior Motion Designer
Job Description
We are looking for a super creator to let loose their greatness across everything that we do. If you're someone who has a great eye for design and knows how to tell a story through editing and animation and is interested in the possibilities of 3D and augmented reality, let's talk.
Are you someone who is a ravenous consumer of culture, design trends and new technologies? Someone who is ready to lead and build a team around them to expand our motion offering? Someone that understands how to build a brand through motion and is excited to work with some of the biggest consumer and employer brands in the world including PUMA, Disney+, Nintendo, AXA and even Barbie? Sounds like you'd be the perfect fit.
To find out more about our work and check out our showreel click here.
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A bit about MSL
Our goal is to become the most progressive agency in the UK. How? Through our positioning: We Build Belief. We’re a connected communications agency helping clients Build Belief in a values-based world. We help brands connect the key Belief drivers of PR, Sustainability, Corporate, Employer Brand, Attraction and Engagement. MSL is part of the Publicis Groupe.
Our values
Do It – Do is our superpower! We embrace bravery of thinking and of action. We all have permission to do.
Feel Belonging – All are welcome. We’re generous with our time and understanding. We are connected and we care.
Think Independently – Curiosity drives us. We ask why (often more than once) and we believe in nuturing career defining experiences.
Our Creative Philosophy
Brave creativity is powerful. It shapes the world we live in. It builds Belief.
We do it through: staying curious, being authentic and leaning into the emotive.
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Key Skills & Qualifications
Storytelling. Whether it's editing, animation or dipping your toe into 3D/augmented reality, you know how to tell a story no matter what the subject. Comfortable to work on external films and animations, award entries, pitch films and social content.
End to End. From concept to completion. We’re looking for someone that can lend themselves to art direction, storyboarding, editing and animation.
The sell. You sell your creative through concept write ups, treatments and storyboards. A strong communicator with the ability to present your work.
Discerning design eye. You have an expert eye for design, composition, timing and detail. You're constantly looking for 'whats next' in terms of trends, styles and art direction in the motion world and know how to apply them with finesse to your work.
Technical toolkit. You know your way around core motion programs (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator). Bonus if you have a flair for illustration, 3D and/or augmented reality.
Curiosity. Research new ways to enhance your creativity, including new plugins, software and shortcuts. Staying up to date with the latest innovations in animation, motion and design.
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Responsibilities & Qualities
Collaboration. Familiar with agency ways of working with a good understanding of agency processes. Able to provide creative input and have a point-of-view across a variety of projects. Ability to take constructive feedback with a collaborative attitude. Has experience working with external production agencies to help bring your vision to life.
Championing our creative philosophy. Generating brave creative ideas with strong conceptual insight.
Taking ownership over projects. Hitting deadlines, collaborating with wider project teams, presenting to clients.
The go-to for inspiration. Sharing your latest finds, experiments and creative gold dust with the team to inspire them with what can be done in the world of motion.
Being culturally connected and aware of the world around you. Understanding trends, attending events and exhibitions.
Actively contribute to MSL culture and values. Live our values and take initiative to do.