Motion Designer – Fixed Term Contract

About the Role
We’re looking for a talented Motion Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in motion design who can take ownership of projects from concept through to delivery. You’ll play a key role in bringing ideas to life through engaging, high-quality motion content across a range of platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design, and execute motion graphics for digital platforms (social, web, video, campaigns, etc.)
• Take ownership of projects from brief to final delivery, ensuring high creative standards
• Collaborate closely with designers, creatives, and stakeholders to develop compelling visual narratives
• Translate static designs into polished, dynamic motion pieces
• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines while contributing creative input
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when needed
• Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and techniques

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in motion design or a similar role
• Strong understanding of motion design principles (timing, pacing, composition, storytelling)
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects
• Solid working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Strong design sensibility, including typography, layout, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• An interest in and willingness to engage with emerging technologies
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating a range of motion and design projects

Nice to Have

• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro)
• Experience working with branding, campaigns, or social-first content
• Understanding of sound design and audio syncing

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects and campaigns for resepcted global clients
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What You’ll do: 

Working with the VML UK Team 

Conceptualisation and Ideation

• Develop innovative design concepts for in-store marketing campaigns and retail activations that align with our clients’ brand strategies and marketing objectives.
• Participate actively in brainstorms, contributing fresh ideas that captivate shoppers and drive engagement in the retail environment.

Design Execution (In-Store & Digital)

• Produce high-quality visuals across a range of shopper touchpoints - from point-of-sale materials (shelf displays, product stands, signage, etc.) to supporting digital and social media assets.
• Ensure all designs follow brand guidelines and are tailored to the context (considering factors like store layout, sightlines, and customer flow for physical pieces, as well as platform best-practices for digital content).
• Where appropriate, incorporate motion design or animated elements to enhance campaign storytelling across channels.

Technical Proficiency

• Demonstrate expert use of industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite – especially Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects) to create and refine project deliverables.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Keynote to effectively package creative work for internal reviews and client presentations. Be capable of compiling comprehensive campaign toolkits, ensuring assets are clearly organized and presentation-ready.
• Leverage basic 3D modelling/rendering tools (e.g. Blender, Cinema 4D or similar) to develop high-fidelity retail mock-ups and visualizations, bringing point-of-sale concepts to life in realistic form for client presentations.
• Continuously explore emerging design technologies and tools that can elevate the creative output and improve workflow efficiency.

Client & Teamwork Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams to understand campaign goals, and present your work with clarity and enthusiasm. Effectively communicate the rationale behind design decisions, and be receptive to feedback, iterating your work to exceed client expectations.
• Collaborate effectively and build strong relationships both internally and externally, embodying a spirit of partnership and trust throughout all projects.

Project Management & Mentorship

• Juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a high standard of work even under tight deadlines.
• Prioritize your tasks and manage time efficiently to meet key milestones and deadlines for various campaigns.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends in shopper marketing, design techniques, and retail technology (e.g. digital signage, AR experiences) and continuously seek opportunities for professional growth. By keeping your skills sharp and your mind open, you’ll help push our creative work to new heights.

What you’ll need:

• Approximately 3 –5 years’ experience in a design role (agency or in-house), with a focus on retail, shopper marketing or FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) brand projects.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of relevant work. We’re looking for evidence of in-store campaign executions, POS materials, retail activation concepts, and integrated brand communications.
• Mastery of design fundamentals - layout, typography, colour theory, and composition. You have an exceptional eye for detail and take pride in crafting work. Experience designing for both print and digital mediums is required, and you understand how to tailor content to different formats (from large-format store posters to small mobile social posts) without losing impact.
• Advanced ability in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator). Familiarity with motion design and video editing software (e.g. After Effects, Premiere Pro) is a big plus – you should be comfortable creating simple animations to bring static concepts to life. 3D design skills are highly advantageous; experience with tools like Cinema 4D or Blender to build mock-ups or retail environmental renders will set you apart.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You can articulate ideas in simple terms and present your work confidently. You thrive in a team setting, able to take direction, but also willing to voice constructive opinions and share expertise.
• A passion for creativity and a proactive approach to your work. You stay updated on the latest design and shopper marketing trends, seeking inspiration in how brands engage consumers at retail and beyond. You’re solution-oriented, eager to take on new challenges (whether learning a new software or tackling an unconventional brief), and you bring a positive, “anything is possible” energy to the team. In an ever-evolving retail landscape, you embrace change and are always ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

As a Senior Data Analyst focusing on Social Intelligence, you will be at the forefront of understanding our audience, market, and brand perception through the lens of online conversations. You will be responsible for developing online conversational data into insightful findings which contribute to the optimisation of marketing strategies as well as effect lasting change on businesses. This is a hands-on analytical role that demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for various stakeholders across the organisation.

What You'll do

• Social Listening Expertise: Lead the implementation, configuration, and ongoing utilization of social listening tools to extract meaningful insights from unstructured online data.
• Social Data Trends Analysis: Deeply analyse social data to identify emerging trends, consumer behaviors, and competitive landscapes, providing foresight for strategic planning.
• Trend Analyst: Act as the internal expert on social and market trends, translating observational data into predictive insights that inform business decisions.
• Social Strategist Insights: Develop compelling, data-backed insights that directly inform and influence our social media strategy, marketing campaigns, and brand messaging.
• Measurement/Tracking: Own the end-to-end process of defining, setting up, and validating data measurement for social and conversational data sources.
• Data Processing: Execute advanced data processing techniques on large, complex, and often unstructured social datasets, ensuring data quality and readiness for analysis.
• Data Structuring: Design and implement efficient data structures and methodologies to organize and categorize conversational data for scalable analysis and reporting.
• Dashboard Assembly: Develop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards and reports using business intelligence tools, providing real-time visibility into social performance and trends.
• Mentor junior analysts within the Data & Insights team, fostering a culture of data literacy and analytical excellence.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, with a significant focus on social media analytics, conversational intelligence, or market research
• Analytical Acumen: A proven track record of providing data-driven insights which result in specific action plans and quantifiable business improvement.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Demonstrable experience with social listening platforms Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Talkwalker, NetBase Quid.
• Strong command of data visualization tools Tableau, Power BI, Looker for dashboard development and impactful storytelling.
• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques for sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and entity extraction from unstructured text data is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect granular data insights to broader business objectives and marketing strategies.
• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional ability to communicate complex analytical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders through clear, concise written and verbal presentations.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple analytical projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of marketing principles, digital advertising, brand management, and customer lifecycle.

The Senior Presentation Designer will collaborate with internal VML teams to create compelling presentations and comprehensive toolkit and guidelines documents. The role is a critical component is helping us both sell to clients and ensure that our work is deliverable by third parties. The role will report into a Lead Production Designer and ultimately the Head oF Design, London.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following expertise:

• Creative mindset - passionate about design and not afraid of pushing the boundaries.
• Ability to pick up and work quickly to a given brief
• Highly motivated and always looking to improve the design process.
• An ability to articulate and present ideas effectively and influentially.
• Is diligent, organised and detail focused.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness – ability to think on your feet and find a solution that might not be the obvious route at first.
• A strong approach to design from a strategic and conceptual perspective and can take it through to execution. Including creation of brand assets and working within existing brand guidelines. Helping create and maintain design guides and practice guidelines.
• Strong experience building visually influencing data-driven graphs and tables in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Fully conversant with presentation software such as PowerPoint, Keynote and Google Slides
• Competent across related platforms such as Adobe Express, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Figma and Miro
• Expert at storytelling, able to optimise a presentation for maximum impact
• Able to work at pace and under pressure, managing multiple work streams and deadlines
• An understanding of accessibility and how to achieve AA standards if required
• Staying up to date with software developments in the industry and able to quickly adapt to emerging technologies such as generative AI
• Some knowledge of animation would be a distinct advantage
  
  

Role Purpose

The Social Lead is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the brand’s social presence while ensuring execution remains culturally relevant, operationally sound, and performance-driven.

This role requires a strong strategic thinker who can step back to see the bigger picture (“sit on the balcony”) while remaining deeply connected to the realities of day-to-day delivery (“dance on the floor”).

The Social Lead acts as the bridge between:

• Business objectives
• Audience needs
• Platform behaviour
• Content performance

Ultimately, this role ensures that social media is not just active — but intentional, impactful, and future-ready.

Strategic Leadership

Sit on the balcony

The Social Lead defines direction and ensures the brand is moving with purpose.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve the brand’s social media strategy
• Translate business and marketing objectives into actionable social plans
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and cultural relevance
• Guide campaign thinking and platform prioritisation
• Ensure the brand maintains a consistent and distinctive voice
• Anticipate shifts in audience behaviour and platform dynamics
• Provide strategic leadership to the social team

What success looks like:

• Clear strategic direction
• Strong alignment between social and business outcomes
• Proactive decision-making
• Long-term brand growth

2) Executional Oversight

Dance on the floor

The Social Lead stays close enough to delivery to ensure quality, speed, and relevance.

Responsibilities:

• Review and guide content plans and campaign execution
• Provide hands-on support during key campaigns or moments
• Ensure content reflects the strategy and brand positioning
• Identify and resolve delivery risks early
• Maintain quality standards across all outputs
• Support the team in problem-solving and decision-making

What success looks like:

• High-quality execution
• Consistent brand presence
• Reduced delivery risk
• Strong operational flow

3) Team Leadership & Capability Development

The Social Lead builds capability — not dependency.

Responsibilities:

• Coach and mentor Senior Social Media Managers and team members
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and performance guidance
• Identify skills gaps and development opportunities
• Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Encourage curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning
• Support team resilience and confidence

What success looks like:

• Strong team capability
• Clear ownership and accountability
• Improved confidence and decision-making
• Reduced reliance on escalation

4) Client / Stakeholder Leadership

The Social Lead represents the voice of social at a strategic level.

Responsibilities:

• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Present strategy, performance insights, and recommendations
• Translate complex social dynamics into clear business language
• Challenge assumptions and guide better decision-making
• Align stakeholders around realistic expectations