Role: 2D/3D Animator & Motion Designer
Location: North Nottingham - Office based
Salary: Competitive day rate
About the role:
We are recruting a fast-growing multi-channel marketing agency based in North Nottingham, producing creative content across digital, broadcast, social and experiential channels. We are looking for a talented animator and motion designer to join us on a contract basis.
This is a fully office-based role. You will be embedded in a collaborative creative team, working day-to-day alongside art directors, producers and strategists. We value people who thrive in person -iterating quickly, sharing ideas freely, and delivering polished work together. The right candidate brings genuine craft to every frame, from a storyboard sketch through to final composite.
Key responsibilities:
Produce 2D animation including hand-drawn, rigged characters and motion graphics for marketing campaigns
Create 3D visualisations, product renders and environment builds for multi-channel use
Develop storyboards and animatics to communicate creative concepts to clients and internal teams
Composite and edit final video deliverables across a range of formats and aspect ratios
Develop and maintain efficient 3D and animation workflows and technical pipelines
Collaborate closely with the wider creative team in a fast-paced agency environment
Contribute to AR/VR content creation where requiredSkills and experience required
Essential:
Demonstrable experience in 2D animation -hand-drawn, rigged and/or motion graphics
Proficiency in 3D modelling, rendering and visualisation
Strong working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
Experience with ToonBoom Harmony, Adobe Animate or equivalent 2D animation software
Familiarity with 3D software such as Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D or 3DS Max
Ability to work across the full production pipeline from concept to final delivery
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in person
A professional portfolio or showreel demonstrating animation and visualisation work Desirable:
Experience working in a marketing, advertising or creative agency environment
Knowledge of AR/VR content production
Experience with real-time rendering tools such as Unreal Engine or Twinmotion
Character design and storyboarding skills
Degree or HND in Computer Arts, Animation, Graphic Design or related discipline
Software
Candidates should have working knowledge of some or all of the following: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Animate, ToonBoom Harmony, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D, 3DS Max, Sketchup, Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, V-Ray, Keyshot.
What we offer
Competitive contract day rate
Collaborative, in-studio team culture with a flat creative structure
Varied and interesting work across a broad range of clients and channels
Fully equipped studio environment in North Nottingham
Location
This is a fully office-based role located in North Nottingham. Candidates should be based within commuting distance or willing to relocate.
How to apply
Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a link to your portfolio or showreel