At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and experiences that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.
The Senior Motion Designer will be crucial in creating visually compelling motion graphics and animations that elevate our creative output. They will collaborate closely with the creative team and the Design Director to develop concepts, design animations, and ensure that all motion elements align with the project's vision.
Designers at AKQA are the visual visionaries of culture for our clients. An artistic bunch of thinkers, innovative problem solvers, we partner in creating a better future, faster, for our clients across the entire brand experience.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Collaborate with the creative, strategy, and technology teams to develop and execute motion design elements that meet project objectives and timelines.
- Animate, edit, and optimise motion graphics, ensuring they align with the project's creative direction and technical specifications.
- Manage assets and maintain a structured workflow to ensure projects are organised, accessible, and ready for seamless collaboration across teams.
- Conceptualise motion design ideas through style frames, storyboards, and animatics to communicate your vision to internal teams and clients.
- Lead the motion design workflow, including planning resources, estimating timelines, and ensuring efficient project delivery.
- Mentor and guide junior motion designers, fostering their development while maintaining a high standard of creative output across the team.
- Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contributing innovative ideas for motion design strategies and creative approaches.
- Stay informed about the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to introduce fresh and cutting-edge practices into the team.
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
- 5+ years of professional experience in motion design with a portfolio showcasing strong creative and technical abilities across various media formats.
- Proven expertise in concept development, animation, and design with a keen ability to translate creative briefs into engaging motion graphics that meet project objectives.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to present ideas and concepts to clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output and meeting deadlines.
- Expertise in creating dynamic motion graphics, including animation, kinetic typography, particle effects, and visual storytelling through motion.
- Advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, and Adobe Animate.
- Highly skilled in 2D animation, compositing, and visual effects creation (primarily in Adobe After Effects), with experience or proficiency in 3D animation, real-time rendering engines (e.g. Cinema 4D, Blender, Unreal Engine), or virtual production tools being a strong plus.
- Strong experience with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, particularly for integrating motion graphics with live-action footage.
- In-depth knowledge of file formats, codecs, and optimisation techniques to ensure motion graphics perform well across various platforms.
- A problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain smooth operation of motion design systems and software.
- Continuously explores new creative techniques, tools, and trends, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in motion design.
Explore our extensive range of benefits here.
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience in motion design
- Portfolio demonstrating strong creative and technical motion design abilities across various media formats
- Expertise in concept development, animation, and design
- Ability to translate creative briefs into engaging motion graphics aligned with project objectives
- Strong leadership and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and client presentations
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Expertise in dynamic motion graphics, including animation, kinetic typography, particle effects, and visual storytelling
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, and Adobe Animate
- Strong 2D animation, compositing, and visual effects skills, primarily using Adobe After Effects
- Experience or proficiency in 3D animation, real-time rendering engines, or virtual production tools
- Strong experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro
- In-depth knowledge of file formats, codecs, and motion graphics optimization techniques
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues involving motion design systems and software
- Interest in exploring new creative techniques, tools, and industry trends
AKQA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AKQA and has not been reviewed or approved by AKQA.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include fully paid parental leave for all parents, adoption support, and family leave for caregiving needs. Additional supports such as subsidized backup childcare and regional enhancements reinforce family care.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple plan options with full preventive care, mental‑health resources, and dental and vision coverage. Some regions provide 24/7 virtual doctor access and supplementary healthcare budgets for services not covered by insurance.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑away provisions include generous paid holidays with increases over tenure and a companywide year‑end closure. Special, study, and event‑based leave (e.g., weddings, moving) broaden the range of available time off.
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What We Do
AKQA is the frontier agency, uniting imagination, design, craft and technology to create new forms of value. For more than three decades, we've helped brands imagine what’s next and make what matters, from pioneering digital to defining the next era of AI. Operating across 19 countries and 30 locations, we work with organisations to build intelligent systems, digital products, connected ecosystems and immersive experiences that shape culture, deepen brand relevance and unlock growth. AKQA is a WPP agency.
