Senior Motion Designer and Editor

  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: Dependent on experience
  • Closing date:

Ride Shotgun is a bit different. Not only are we one of the fastest growing strategic brand, activation and production agencies in the UK but we think big, go big creatively and deliver big in production to deliver fully joined-up brand journeys for clients of all shapes and sizes.  

We’re a dynamic, fast-paced agency known for delivering high-quality, creative content across various platforms. Based in Leeds, our passionate team pushes the boundaries of creativity. We’re seeking a Senior Motion Designer & Editor to join our growing team and help elevate our motion design and edit projects while shaping internal processes and workflows

As a Senior Motion Graphic Designer, you will set the standard for creativity and quality, creating visually engaging motion graphics and video edits. You will contribute to refining policies and processes while collaborating with our design and creative team to bring innovative ideas to life.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create High-Quality Motion Graphics: Design and animate top-tier motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, incorporating CGI and VFX elements into projects.
  • Innovation & Technology: Leverage AI, 3D composition, and VFX to push creative boundaries and integrate new technologies into your work.
  • Advanced Editing: Edit and enhance video content in Adobe Premiere, ensuring seamless integration of motion graphics, CGI, and VFX.
  • Adobe CC & Beyond: Utilise the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, etc.) alongside CGI and VFX software to deliver polished final products.
  • Process Development: Contribute to building and refining policies and workflows for motion graphics, CGI, and VFX production.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with the broader creative team across sites to maintain consistency and elevate creative output across projects.
  • Client Interaction: Engage with clients to understand their vision, incorporating feedback effectively.
  • Stay Ahead of Trends: Stay informed on AI, VFX, CGI, and 3D composition developments, continuously evolving your skillset.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Experience in Editing and Motion Graphic Design: with a focus on CGI, VFX, and 3D composition, in an agency or production environment.
  • Advanced Expertise: Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, plus working knowledge of supporting CGI and VFX software.
  • Creative Leadership: Proven ability to produce high-quality, innovative results using CGI, VFX, AI, and incorporate 3D techniques.
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of CGI, VFX, 3D workflows, video formats, codecs, social delivery, and post-production.
  • Innovation Focus: Interest in exploring AI and integrating the latest technologies into creative processes.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across teams and with key stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to handle evolving project demands with a solutions-oriented mindset.

LOCATION AND WORKING HOURS

This role is based in our Leeds office, with occasional travel required to our other office locations. You will be working 9.00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We expect all our team members to share the same behaviour and culture code as Ride Shotgun, check them out below!

WE MAKE IT HAPPEN

  • We own it – we want to feel proud of the work we do every day. So, we step up, we crack on and we take responsibility. And when we do that, our infectious and genuine passion for our work shines through.
  • We are on it – “that’ll do”, won’t do. We expect a lot more of ourselves and each other. As a result we’re a proactive, driven bunch with a “can do” attitude, who love nothing more than spotting a problem and sorting it.

WE RIDE AS ONE

  • No drama – we’re all in this together. We look out for, and after, each other. No questions asked. We understand each other and respect each other. We work brilliantly together. No drama. No egos. Nobody being a dick. I’ve got your back, you’ve got mine.
  • Know-how – we work as one team, recognising and respecting each other’s skills and capabilities. We trust each other and we know there’s always someone in the team that will know the answer. It’s in our nature to collaborate because we know that when we work together, amazing things happen.

QUESTION EVERYTHING

  • Be curious and creative – curiosity is our superpower. It drives us to dig deeper. To look at challenges from every angle using left and right brain thinking. Leave no stone unturned. There might be an idea or insight under it.
  • Have guts and glory – we’re fearless in challenging the accepted norms. Brave enough to do things differently. To take risks and try new things. And if that means challenging clients, ourselves and each other…So be it.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

The opportunity to make a real impact and be instrumental in shaping the future of a new, ambitious, and exciting agency. Based in our Manchester office you’ll work with some of the world’s best brands and the region’s best talent to produce award winning creative work.

In addition, we offer a competitive salary and additional benefits including:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Your birthday off
  • Additional holidays through salary sacrifice
  • Childcare salary sacrifice
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech & Home Scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • Westfield health cash plan
  • Profit share scheme
  • Discounts portal with access to thousands of retailers

DOES THIS SOUND GOOD TO YOU?

Applicants should be within commuting distance of the office location. Please apply via our online portal or email futureriders@rideshotgun.global attaching your CV and portfolio.

No agencies please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

Ride Shotgun is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).