Motion Designer
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
About Anthesis
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities
You will play a crucial role in elevating our visual communication by designing and creating visually compelling animations that are underpinned by clear and concise storytelling. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the agency's reputation for cutting-edge design and motion.
Key Responsibilities
- Concept Development: Support the team in conceptualising and developing dynamic motion concepts across 2D, 3D and hybrid formats.
- Animation Production: Design and animate visual assets including typography, icons, infographics, logo animations, explainers and transitions.
- Asset Creation: Build deliverables for various outputs such as case studies, showreels, campaigns and social media content.
- Collaboration: Work closely with designers, editors and content creators to ensure cohesive and consistent storytelling across static and motion deliverables.
- Brand Expression: Develop and maintain the organisation’s in-house motion identity, ensuring consistency across platforms and channels.
- Post-production: Prepare, render and optimise assets for digital delivery, ensuring technical quality and platform compliance.
- Innovation: Stay up to date with design and animation trends, experimenting with new techniques, formats and technologies.
- Quality Control: Review all animated deliverables to guarantee aesthetic, technical and brand standards are met.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Key Requirements, Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Key Requirements
- 3–5 years of professional experience in motion design, animation or visual communication.
- Proven ability to produce and deliver motion content independently and as part of a creative team.
- Strong portfolio showcasing 2D and 3D animation, typography in motion and brand-related visual storytelling.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced use of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with Cinema 4D or Blender is an advantage.
- Design Craft: Strong understanding of composition, rhythm, colour and typography in motion.
- Storytelling: Ability to translate static designs and complex concepts into clear, dynamic and emotionally engaging animations.
- Collaboration: Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills to work effectively with designers, editors and producers.
- Organisation: Attention to detail in file structure, version control and asset management.
- Innovation: Curiosity for new tools, motion techniques and evolving digital aesthetics.
- Brand Sensitivity: Capacity to interpret and apply brand guidelines creatively while maintaining consistency.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and respond constructively to feedback.