Motion Art Director
The Opportunity
Join a fast-growing B2B tech agency with big ambitions and real momentum. You’ll work with innovative, world-leading brands to deliver integrated campaigns that drive awareness, create opportunities, and fuel global growth.
We’re looking for a Motion Art Director — a true second-in-command who combines senior motion craft with strategic thinking and project-level ownership across brand, product, and marketing campaigns.
You’ll shape the motion approach from brief to delivery, create high-quality 2D and 3D work, support and mentor the Motion team, and help raise the standard of creative output across every project.
Working closely with the Creative Director — Motion, and alongside the wider Creative, Strategy, and Delivery teams, you’ll take ownership of key motion decisions, quality assurance, and delivery reviews.
The Role
Lead the motion approach across selected projects, from concept through to delivery.
Create high-quality 2D, 3D, editing, and post-production work across brand, product, and campaign projects.
Turn complex products and technical stories into clear, engaging motion-led narratives.
Develop concepts, styleframes, animatics, edits, and motion tests that bring ideas to life.
Maintain high creative, technical, and brand standards through QA and review processes.
Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, Delivery, and Account teams to scope projects, manage timelines, and flag risks early.
Present motion thinking clearly to internal teams and clients where needed.
Improve workflows, production processes, and reusable assets across the Motion team.
Support and mentor midweight Motion team members through feedback, guidance, and leadership.
Share technical expertise across After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and Redshift.
Stay current with AI, Unreal Engine, and realtime production tools, helping evolve the team’s capabilities.
Lead by example through strong craft, ownership, reliability, and calm problem-solving.
About you
Strong motion direction instincts, with the ability to shape visual storytelling, animation language, pacing, and 2D/3D execution.
Hands-on proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D, and Redshift.
Deep understanding of animation, editing, composition, lighting, materials, rendering, compositing, and finishing.
A strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating concept thinking, storytelling, and polished execution.
Experience crafting stories around complex products, systems, services, or technical subject matter.
Ability to lead motion projects independently from brief through to delivery.
Confidence presenting and discussing ideas internally and with clients.
Experience guiding motion designers through feedback, QA, and practical direction.
Curiosity around Unreal Engine, AI-assisted workflows, and realtime production, with a practical approach to experimentation.
Significant senior-level experience across motion design, animation, 3D, video, or post-production.
You'll also embody how we work:
Think bigger . You don’t let someone else’s imagination or fear hold you back.
Stay connected . It’s about relationships with colleagues and clients, always keeping your finger on the pulse.
Own it . You are the absolute boss of your own job, brief, account, project, idea, meeting – you name it, you own it.
Keep it real. You are up-front, open and honest.
Recommended Jobs
Senior Relationship Management and Business Development
The Ark (95988), United Kingdom, London, Senior Relationship Management and Business Development Job Title: Senior Relationship Management and Business Development Location: Hammersmit…
A&E Registrar - Barts Health NHS Trust
Location: Central London (Major NHS Trust) Contract Type: Locum / Ongoing Hours: Full rota or ad-hoc shifts – Days, Lates, Nights available Rate: Competitive hourly rates (PAYE) About…
LKS2 Teacher | Vibrant Primary School in Hillingdon |...
A thriving and inclusive primary school in Hillingdon is looking to appoint a passionate and skilled Year 4 Class Teacher to join their dedicated Key Stage 2 team from January 2026 . This is an ex…
School Data Officer Vacancy - Fantastic School in Camden
Location: Camden, North London Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full Time | Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience A welcoming and successful secondary school…
Senior Account Manager, Brand Marketing (Hiring Immediately)
Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputatio…
Product Manager (Growth)
Please note: this role is a fixed term contract until 31st May 2028 Reapit – Who are we? Reapit is the original end-to-end business technology provider for estate agencies of all sizes. We’ve bee…
Maths Teacher - Independent School - Croydon
Maths Teacher – Independent School – Croydon We are looking for an ambitious teacher to teach Mathematics across KS3–KS5 for a highly respected Independent School based in Croydon. • Maths Teach…
Teacher of Physics Role (ECT) - Enfield Independent School
School Status & Location Sector: Leading Independent School, Outer London. Borough: Enfield. Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & School Prof…
SEN TA | Sutton
Our client is looking for a dedicated SEN TA to work within a well-regarded primary school in Sutton. The successful SEN TA will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, …
Economics ECT - Boys’ School in Kingston (January Start)
Economics ECT – Boys’ School in Kingston (January Start) Location: Kingston upon Thames Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale A high-perf…