Sr. 2D Motion Designer 

(9 month contract)

Reporting to: Creative Director

FutureDeluxe is a global creative studio with offices in London, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney.  We combine design, technology and moving images to craft visual experiences for future-facing brands.  We are a diverse group of artists, directors, designers, creative technologists and administrative professionals who thrive in an environment based on experimentation, collaboration and innovation.  From concept through to final delivery, we collaborate with brands to explore, imagine and define their future vision.

You are a Senior 2D Motion designer who works primarily in After Effects, and you bring a high level of craftsmanship to your work, managing design tasks across multiple assets. As a Senior Designer, you collaborate closely with the Creative Director, taking direction and translating it into high-quality design solutions. You ensure the work aligns with brand standards and creative vision, while maintaining clarity and consistency across all design elements.

You actively engage with the team, asking insightful questions to ensure a deep understanding of the project’s goals and vision. Your ability to implement the CD’s direction effectively is key to executing the project’s creative strategy. You work with fellow designers to guide the execution of design assets, ensuring a smooth workflow and maintaining high creative standards throughout the process.

This role is embedded within a dedicated client account, requiring strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills to execute high-quality creative output. You also support the production planning process by offering insights into resource allocation, helping the team work efficiently and effectively. Your focus is on ensuring alignment within the team and making sure the creative direction is consistently followed, bringing the project to life with clarity, structure, and inspiration.

The Opportunity:

• Work closely with the Creative Director on one account, aligning with our client to capture their needs and transform them across a large volume of production assets
• Hands-On Production: Take an active role in the creative process, using tools like After Effects, Illustrator, Redshift and C4D  to create and refine assets, ensuring high-quality design execution across a high volume of versions
• Creative Concept Development: Collaborate with the team to develop creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand guidelines.
• Ensure Brand Consistency: Act as a brand guardian, ensuring all assets adhere to client guidelines and maintain a cohesive visual and strategic identity across all deliverables.
• Develop Scalable Workflows: Collaborate with the CD to establish, refine and follow structured processes for managing large-scale production efficiently, ensuring seamless collaboration across internal teams and external partners.
• Quality Control & Review: Collaborate with CD to implement and work within review processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all assets before client delivery.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Partner closely with producers, designers etc. to align on timelines, priorities, and resourcing needs.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Anticipate challenges in execution and proactively develop solutions to maintain quality while meeting deadlines.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure that all creative outputs meet technical standards and specifications required for various platforms and media. 
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage performance data, client feedback, and production insights to refine workflows and improve efficiencies over time.
• Briefing & Documentation: Translate client needs into clear, actionable briefs for the creative team, ensuring expectations are aligned from the outset.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the key point of contact for client feedback, internal leadership updates, and team check-ins, maintaining transparency and alignment.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Support team members in growing their production expertise, providing guidance on best practices for managing complex, multi-asset deliverables.

Come Prepared to Talk About:

• Your expert communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Your experience working with a client to build a high volume of assets
• Your experiences and strategies in navigating clients through successful and difficult productions

The duties and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of management.  We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for follow-up.

FutureDeluxe is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a team that represents various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace for all employees.