Motion Designer
Posted 4 hours 14 minutes ago by Hargreaves Lansdown
Permanent
Full Time
Design Jobs
Gloucestershire, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS153
Job Description
Excited to grow your career?
Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
About the role
Hargreaves Lansdown is undergoing major transformation and Marketing is central to that change. We're evolving fast, with a sharp focus on content, brand, product marketing, performance, website and CRO.
We're building a joined-up, insight-driven marketing function that delivers measurable impact from powerful brand storytelling and high-converting content to optimised digital journeys and data-led performance.
We're raising the bar, streamlining how we work, and unlocking new opportunities to grow, engage and convert, setting a new standard for marketing at HL.
As a Motion Designer at HL, you will be responsible for creating compelling motion graphics and animations that bring our brand to life across digital platforms. You will collaborate with designers, marketers, and content creators to produce engaging visual content that enhances storytelling, supports campaigns, and elevates the overall brand experience.
What you'll be doing
Designing and producing high-quality motion graphics for use in digital campaigns, social media, video content, and presentations.
Collaborating with creative and marketing teams to conceptualize and execute animated content aligned with brand guidelines.
Translating complex ideas into visually engaging animations that support business objectives.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project briefs.
Staying current with industry trends and tools to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of motion design output.
Ensuring all motion assets are optimized for various platforms and devices.
About you
Proficiency in motion design software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other Adobe Creative Suite tools.
Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
Ability to storyboard and visualize concepts effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proven experience in a motion design or animation role, preferably within a marketing or creative team.
A strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion design work.
Experience working within brand guidelines and contributing to brand development.
Familiarity with video editing, sound design, and post-production workflows.
Working Schedule
This role is based in our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL) and we offer a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.
Interview process
The interview process for this role will include two stages with a task.
To apply, please include your CV with an accessible link to your showreel and/or portfolio.
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Private medical insurance
Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
Health screening programme
- confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
Two paid volunteering days per year
dependant on role level
only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
About the role
Hargreaves Lansdown is undergoing major transformation and Marketing is central to that change. We're evolving fast, with a sharp focus on content, brand, product marketing, performance, website and CRO.
We're building a joined-up, insight-driven marketing function that delivers measurable impact from powerful brand storytelling and high-converting content to optimised digital journeys and data-led performance.
We're raising the bar, streamlining how we work, and unlocking new opportunities to grow, engage and convert, setting a new standard for marketing at HL.
As a Motion Designer at HL, you will be responsible for creating compelling motion graphics and animations that bring our brand to life across digital platforms. You will collaborate with designers, marketers, and content creators to produce engaging visual content that enhances storytelling, supports campaigns, and elevates the overall brand experience.
What you'll be doing
Designing and producing high-quality motion graphics for use in digital campaigns, social media, video content, and presentations.
Collaborating with creative and marketing teams to conceptualize and execute animated content aligned with brand guidelines.
Translating complex ideas into visually engaging animations that support business objectives.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project briefs.
Staying current with industry trends and tools to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of motion design output.
Ensuring all motion assets are optimized for various platforms and devices.
About you
Proficiency in motion design software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other Adobe Creative Suite tools.
Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
Ability to storyboard and visualize concepts effectively.
Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proven experience in a motion design or animation role, preferably within a marketing or creative team.
A strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion design work.
Experience working within brand guidelines and contributing to brand development.
Familiarity with video editing, sound design, and post-production workflows.
Working Schedule
This role is based in our Bristol head office (BS1 5HL) and we offer a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.
Interview process
The interview process for this role will include two stages with a task.
To apply, please include your CV with an accessible link to your showreel and/or portfolio.
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Income Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Private medical insurance
Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and outpatient care
Health screening programme
- confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP
Wellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions
Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities
Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches
Two paid volunteering days per year
dependant on role level
only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.