Description

About EE
We’re EE. We are the biggest mobile and broadband operator in the UK and we have a relationship in every second household in the country. But we’re for everyone, on any network – serving up new tech, new services, and heaps of inspiration for every aspect of your connected life.
We’ve been awarded the UK’s best network for the last 10 years. It’s central to our vision – to be the most personal customer-focused technology company in the UK.
That means earning a place on customers’ home screens by offering them more than ever before, whether that’s helping their home run smarter with EE Home, levelling up their play with EE Game, helping them work on their terms with EE Work, or even unleashing their kids’ learning with EE Learn.
We’re also part of BT Group, which we’re even bigger than you might think. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding.
Why this job matters
We’re on the lookout for a 2D animator.
Our successful in-house customer communications studio is expanding - and it’s a very exciting time to be a part of it. With the launch of our new brand, we’re fully exploring new ways of informing and delighting our customers - and animation is a big part of our plans.
You’ll be joining a welcoming team of friendly and knowledgeable designers and copywriters. The role is hybrid – with 3 days per week together in our spacious offices, and 2 days wherever you choose.
What you’ll be doing
Create new animated typographical and illustrated assets for use in digital, print and social campaigns – in our unique brand style
Adapt, update and modify existing assets and build a library of high-quality resources
Work closely with designers and copywriters to develop creative ideas and storyboards into incredible customer experiences
Use storytelling and animation to excite, engage and inform customers via long and short-form videos
Bring our brand character to life across our customer touchpoints
Working as part of a team, as well as autonomously, to bring ideas to the table and take our communications to the next level
The skills and experience you will have under your belt
Ability to produce high-quality animated 2D assets in our brand style, as well bring new ideas to the mix
Ability to help with other design tasks such as layout or art working is advantageous
An eye for all things creative and the ability to challenge for the sake of positively developing our offering
Strong industry experience
Ability to produce and adapt illustrated and typographic assets and animations in our brand style
Work in After Effects and other Adobe Creative Suite tools
Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to adapt and problem-solve in a busy studio environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What's in it for you? What are the benefits?
At BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
10% on target performance bonus
Life Assurance
Pension scheme if you pay in 5% BT will pay in an additional 10%
Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans
Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
World class training and development opportunities
Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
BT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re working hard to create an inclusive working environment, where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We want to make sure your recruitment experience is the best it can be – so, if you’re selected for an interview, please let us know if there’s any adjustments we can make that would be helpful for you.
Our leadership standards
Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
We value diversity and celebrate difference.
We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?
Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.