Junior Motion Graphics Designer

Junior Motion Graphic designer

Random42 is looking for a talented Junior Motion Graphic designer with exceptional attention to detail and a strong portfolio to demonstrate their work. This role is ideal for someone passionate about visual storytelling, animation and digital media, who is eager to grow their skills in a fast paced creative environment.

Working closely with the 2D Graphics Director, you will support the graphics team in producing engaging motion graphics for a variety of platforms including social media, websites and video content.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in creating motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for digital platforms.
• Collaborate with designers and the science team to deliver creative assets.
• Support in the development of storyboards/animation concepts and slide deck presentations.
• Ensure brand consistency across all motion and video outputs.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and best practices.

Essential Software Skills:

• After Effects
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Premiere Pro

The Successful Candidate Should have:

• Excellent understanding of typography, imagery, colour and layout design.
• A balanced and diverse portfolio of work that demonstrates different techniques of motion design and animation and be technically proficient across different skills within motion design.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work excellently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to react positively to feedback from clients
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to provide finished assets that adhere to brand guidelines and technical requirements.
• Diligent.
• Eager and ready to learn.

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid Working (2 days per week from home after successful completion of probation period)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• A competitive commission scheme
• Calm Premium membership
• Medicash health benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance (5x salary)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Indoor cycle park
• On-site shower
• Centrally located office with roof terrace
• Breakfast and refreshments provided in the office
• Summer/Christmas parties and regular socials
• Season ticket loan
• 2 days of charity leave per year
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1,500 if you refer someone who joins the team - payable after they have been here for three months; additional £1,000 after they have been here for 1 year)

Working hours

Our standard working hours are Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00 (35 hours per week plus one-hour unpaid lunch break per day). Unless otherwise specified, these will be the contracted hours for the role.

Responding to Applications

We would ideally like to reply to everyone individually, however due to the volume of applications we receive this isn't possible. We will, therefore, focus on successful candidates.

If your application is not successful in this instance, but you would like us to retain your CV and contact you if a position more suited to your skills and experience arises within the next 6 months, please include this in your covering email. Candidates without a portfolio will not be considered.

Conditions of Employment

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to right to work in the UK.