DEPT® - Motion Designer / Art Director (6 month FTC)

Motion Graphic Designer is needed in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Client: DEPT®

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

This position is a 6-month contract role within our Marketing & Technology service based in London and Manchester. The role involves combining data, technology, creative content, and paid media to address brands’ business problems and enhance revenue through various digital marketing solutions, including ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. Our clients include prominent names like eBay, Roblox, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, TikTok, and The White Company.

We are seeking a skilled Motion Designer / Art Director to join our creative team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with designers, art directors, and creatives to produce engaging animations and videos that effectively convey complex concepts and meet client objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for design, meticulous attention to detail, and expertise in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of professional experience as a designer / art director in an agency setting.

• Professional experience in motion design in a relevant industry or agency experience.

• Ability to develop and refine initial concepts—whether your own or those of others—to produce high-quality animated designs.

• Well organized, responsible, and dedicated to your work.

• Self-motivated and capable of quickly learning new tools in a fast-evolving environment.

• A keen interest in design for social media and new trends.

• Expert-level skills in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.

• Experience in moving AI is a plus but not required.

• Full working proficiency in the English language.

Additional Information

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location).

• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies.

• Benefits include pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and a company sick pay scheme.

• 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays).

• Office refreshments and drinks on Thursdays at 4 PM.

• Supportive measures for commuting, including a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.

• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support new parents.

• Opportunities for social, cultural, and learning events, including guest speakers and a Buddy Programme for onboarding.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a supportive recruitment process for all candidates.

• The company’s dedication to social responsibility, confirmed by its B Corp status and recognition as ‘Agency of the Year’ at multiple awards.