Senior Animator

Beeline Personnel are looking for a creative individual who understands all things motion production to join an innovative and personable animation team as a **Senior Animator Graphics Designer**:

- My client is based in the **Shrewsbury Business Park **who work with a range of clients in the B2B sector.
- They are currently a team of 13 who are passionate about producing videos and animations that their clients use to market their businesses.
- My client takes their work seriously, but also like to have fun with their infectious support, their down to earth attitude and the fact they have a pool table set up in the centre of the work space. This group of colleagues believe in a comfortable working environment.

**The role**:

- The **Senior Animator **will also be leading a team of 3 Animators. For this role, holding a high standard of managing skills to allocate tasks to the team when needed, building up skills which will eventually lead the full team to be at the same high standard.
- The role is varied and exciting with new challenges on a daily basis to work on.

**Job Duties**:

- Creating images and animations within **Adobe Illustrator** and **Photoshop** for use in creative projects
- Editing and producing video content using **After Effect** and **Premier Pro**:

- Generating creatives for storyboards
- Help create scripts for videos
- Leading a team
- Generating creative assets for marketing materials for the company
- Taking part and contributing in creative meetings with the team and client facing
- Using and developing skills in animation
- Keeping up with trends in the world of moving images

**Who are we looking for?**
- The **Senior Animator** will also have an understanding of video production and editing

**What will be offered**
- My client's team is a close group of individuals who are all helping the business move forwards. As the business grows there will be the opportunity to grow with it and reap the benefits.
- Encouraged and supported on-going training, right from induction onwards. This is provided for the whole team
- Time can be worked **in lieu **as working outside of "normal working hours" may occur. The owner of the company is very aware of the industry and has even informed Beeline Personnel that if a shift is worked over, there is leniency and understanding with any time owed back

**Essential skills**:

- Good drawing skills - with a portfolio to show (even if basic)
- Having a good level of skills using some of **Adobe Creative Cloud software - After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop** is a must
- A great attitude for learning and development

**Desired skills**:

- A skill of bringing content to life
- Able to work to deadlines
- Remain calm under pressure
- A team player with great communication skills
- Knowledge of cameras and production equipment

**Personal qualities**:

- Enthusiastic and committed
- Keen to learn and develop skills, and willingness to rise to new challenges
- Ability to think independently and work within a team
- Great communication skills
- Punctual and Reliable

**Training**:

- On the job training will be provided to achieve all aspects of the role requirements

**Work remotely**:
Working from home can be allowed when needed. My client is aware and able to be flexible.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Annual Bonus
- Working in a creative environment
- Office pool table
- Training and support

**Schedule**:
Full-time

Monday to Friday

Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

**Ability to commute/relocate desirable**:

- Shrewsbury, SY2

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

- Explain in a few words your experience with Motion Design

**Experience**:

- Character Animation: 2 years (preferred)
- Adobe After Effects: 2 years (preferred)
- Senior responsibilities in Motion Design: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location