Are you ready to elevate your career to the next level in the world of digital animation? ITG is on the hunt for a Motion Graphics Designer to join our Creative Services team. You will work closely with the creative team, video producers and other key stakeholders to create and adapt high-quality static and motion content that adheres to strong branding guidelines, for a multitude of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating striking static and motion graphics tailored for a variety of digital media platforms from key visual creative.
• Leveraging software like Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Indesign to adapt engaging motion graphic and film for various platforms and outputs.
• Learn and utilise in-house automation technology, including working with developers to adapt and grow our software.
• Enhancing the impact and viewer engagement of motion graphics by integrating typography, visual effects, and sound design elements.
• Customizing and optimizing motion graphics across different screen sizes and resolutions to ensure flawless playback on all devices and platforms.
• Exercising a strong aesthetic sense and meticulous attention to detail, producing high-quality motion graphics that meet client standards and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Handling multiple projects at once, adhering to schedules, and delivering projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Working closely with creative directors and project managers to understand project objectives, gather input, and make revisions to capture the intended creative vision.
• Collaborating with the wider creative team, including graphic designers, video editors, and digital animators, to produce a large array of campaign and marketing assets.
• Keeping up with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve skills, adopt new techniques, and push the boundaries of motion graphics design.

What I need to do:

• Bring prior experience as a Motion Graphics Designer and have a robust portfolio showcasing your work, including a knowledge of Artworking and Design.
• Display strong technical skills working with Adobe’s suite of software including After Effects and Indesign, with a strong appetite to learn new technology and software.
• You possess a sharp eye for design and layout.
• You show a strong understanding of working with a brand and utilising Brand Guidelines.
• You are highly organized and excel at prioritizing tasks efficiently.
• You are able to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, with the ability to convey your ideas well.
• You work well in a team environment and collaborate seamlessly with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Software (including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Indesign)
• Familiarity with plugins, such as Red Giant and Trapcode.
• A strong knowledge of both static and motion output formats and codecs.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn of all ITG’s current technology including automation tools such as canopy and Storyteq.
• A solid design background with artworking skills an advantage.
• A knowledge of Paid media (banners, social ads, PPC), Digital signage, Instore POS, Email and Website marketing, with TV advertising as a great bonus.
• Ability to estimate time required for each job.
• A strong and solid knowledge of working with, and adhering to strict brands guidelines.

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.

• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.

• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.

• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity!

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

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