Lead Animation

2 months ago

United Kingdom Aquent Full time

*Job title: Lead Animation & Motion Graphics Director

*Salary type: £60k-£80k (Depending on Experience)

*Job type: Full time

*Location: Remote first company but able to come see the team once in a while. (Notting Hill)


Aquent is recruiting for an experienced Lead Animation & Motion Graphics Director to join an entertainment company, operating in ww3 space. They are the market leaders in developing entertainment IP, building platforms and co-creating with the world’s biggest brands.


Looking for a driven person who will have the opportunity to build an award winning animation studio Someone that constantly thinks how they can produce the best stuff they can.



Key Responsibilities:


  • First mover: You will have a pivotal role in establishing a world-class design studio from the ground up.
  • Lead Animation Production: Take ownership of all animation projects, from concept through to final execution, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and align with the brand’s visual identity.
  • Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Design to develop and execute the creative vision across all projects. Provide input and guidance on motion design concepts, style, and direction.
  • Motion Graphics Design: Create dynamic and engaging motion graphics for a variety of platforms, including social media, brand films, and digital interfaces.
  • Lottie Animation Development: Design and develop lightweight, scalable Lottie animations for use in web and mobile interfaces, ensuring smooth integration and optimal performance.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: As the team grows, mentor junior animators and designers, sharing your expertise and fostering a collaborative, creative environment.
  • Technical Expertise: Implement and oversee the technical aspects of animation, including rigging, keyframing, and rendering. Troubleshoot and solve any technical challenges that arise during production.
  • Pipeline Development: Collaborate with the Director of Design to establish and refine animation workflows and pipelines, ensuring efficiency and scalability as the team expands.
  • Experiment with new styles and techniques to ensure our visuals become market leading.
  • Work alongside wider creative and studio teams to produce award-winning visuals
  • Collaborate with top agencies around the world to guide projects in development.
  • Have option to work in the studio in Notting Hill in London with our Director of Design.




Must Haves:


  • Experience: Many years of experience in animation and motion design, with a proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion. Experience in a senior or lead role is highly preferred — we want to work with the best.
  • Technical skills: Mastery of industry-standard animation software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar. Proficiency in Lottie animation creation and optimisation for web and mobile interfaces.
  • Creative Vision: Strong creative instincts with the ability to translate brand identities into compelling visual narratives through animation.
  • Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality animation and motion graphics work across various platforms.
  • Expert understanding of both 2D and 3D motion principles and video production.
  • Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
  • The design eye. You posses exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to producing polished, professional animations that feel truly groundbreaking.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback to internal teams.
  • A genuine desire to add to the design world and establish as a design leader in the world of Web3
  • An understanding of web3 technologies and blockchain principles — this can be learnt.
  • Strong illustrative skills and confidence producing storyboards are a necessity.



Qualities:


  • You are a hunter, you believe that anything can be achieved through tenacity and persistence.
  • You are highly process and detail oriented, able to take both a 10,000 ft view and micro view at the same time, balancing quality and growth.
  • You have experience and thrive in a start-up environment. Taking on an ambiguous concept, problem or product.
  • You know how to build strong working relationships with internal & external stakeholders, building trust and confidence in your ability and processes of program delivery.
  • You thrive in an intense, high pressure environment, working across multiple brands, programs and often countries to successfully deliver.
  • Believes speed is a competitive advantage and strives to drive urgency across the org.




To apply for this Lead Animation & Motion Graphics Director position, please contact Aquent today.


*Due to the high volume of responses, if you have not received a response in 48 hours please take it that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.


Aquent is a leading talent services company, providing marketing and creative talent, managed services, extended workforce benefits, project management, and professional development. Founded in a dorm room in 1986, Aquent now employs 10,000 people each year across eight countries.


Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

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