Role Overview
As the Senior Animator / Motion Graphics Designer, you will be the cornerstone of our animation efforts, taking on a leadership role within our growing creative team. This is a senior position with significant responsibility and influence, as you will be tasked with not only executing high-quality animations across various digital platforms but also driving the creative vision in close collaboration with the Director of Design. Your work will span short-form brand content, social media animations, longer-form brand films, Lottie animations for interfaces, and logo animations end-to-end.
You will initially tackle the full breadth of our animation needs, setting the standard for excellence as we build out the design-focused animation team. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in establishing best practices, workflows, and a culture of creativity and innovation.
What will you do in first 6 months
* First mover: You will have a pivotal role in establishing a world-class design studio from the ground up.
* Lead Animation Production: Take ownership of all animation projects, from concept through to final execution, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and align with the brand’s visual identity.
* Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Design to develop and execute the creative vision across all projects. Provide input and guidance on motion design concepts, style, and direction.
* Motion Graphics Design: Create dynamic and engaging motion graphics for a variety of platforms, including social media, brand films, and digital interfaces.
* Lottie Animation Development: Design and develop lightweight, scalable Lottie animations for use in web and mobile interfaces, ensuring smooth integration and optimal performance.
* Technical Expertise: Implement and oversee the technical aspects of animation, including rigging, keyframing, and rendering. Troubleshoot and solve any technical challenges that arise during production.
* Pipeline Development: Collaborate with the Director of Design to establish and refine animation workflows and pipelines, ensuring efficiency and scalability as the team expands.
* Experiment with new styles and techniques to ensure our visuals become market leading.
* Work alongside wider creative and studio teams to produce award-winning visuals.
* Collaborate with top agencies around the world to guide projects in development.
* Have the option to work in the studio in Notting Hill in London with our Director of Design.
Must haves
* Experience: 5+ years of experience in animation and motion design, with a proven track record of leading projects from concept to completion. Experience in a senior or lead role is highly preferred.
* Technical skills: Mastery of industry-standard animation software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, or similar. Proficiency in Lottie animation creation and optimisation for web and mobile interfaces.
* Creative Vision: Strong creative instincts with the ability to translate brand identities into compelling visual narratives through animation.
* Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality animation and motion graphics work across various platforms.
* Expert understanding of both 2D and 3D motion principles and video production.
* Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
* The design eye: You possess exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to producing polished, professional animations that feel truly groundbreaking.
* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and feedback to internal teams.
* A genuine desire to add to the design world and establish Superduper as a design leader in the world of Web3.
* An understanding of web3 technologies and blockchain principles — this can be learnt.
* Strong illustrative skills and confidence producing storyboards are a necessity.
What kind of person succeeds in this role?
* You are a hunter, you believe that anything can be achieved through tenacity and persistence.
* You are highly process and detail-oriented, able to take both a 10,000 ft view and micro view at the same time, balancing quality and growth.
* You have experience and thrive in a start-up environment, taking on ambiguous concepts, problems, or products.
* You know how to build strong working relationships with internal & external stakeholders, building trust and confidence in your ability and processes of program delivery.
* You thrive in an intense, high-pressure environment, working across multiple brands, programs, and often countries to successfully deliver.
* Believes speed is a competitive advantage and strives to drive urgency across the organization.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio demonstrating your animation and motion graphics work. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us create groundbreaking visual content.
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