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Motion Design LeadThe Mill
23 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsMotion Graphics Designer, Graphic Designer, Animator
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Company Description
The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.
We are trusted specialists in design, visual effects, creative technologies and content production. Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.
We are a vibrant network of talented artists, designers, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, Seoul, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.
We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.
Our London design studio combines talent with technology, artistry with rigor, the familiar with the fantastic. Our work can be inspiring or invisible, but always unforgettable. From the language of colour to the hand drawn and photo-real, we bring ideas to life through the use of movement, storytelling and timing.   You can find examples of our recent design work here.
Job Description
The Motion Design Lead, is responsible for leading and organising teams of designers, animators, artists, and technologists to deliver world class content that exceeds the expectations of the initial client brief. This role requires an unwavering eye to detail, and an ability to use the design process as a method of solving creative challenges. The lead demonstrates a deep knowledge of the design process, and is fluent in Cinema 4D and other industry standard tools. They work from the initial briefing call through to delivery, guiding artists and clients through the process. The role also involves leading and mentoring the current team.
They work closely with the Head of Design and the Operations team to identify the strengths with our team and resource projects with the best fitting talent. Throughout all of this they’ll cultivate a thorough understanding of our proprietary pipeline, tools and hardware.
Qualifications
  • Someone who can inspire, with proven experience leading teams.
  • An ideas driven designer, who draws from a wide range of disciplines and inspirational sources.
  • Have a keen eye for detail and rigorous quality control.
  • Have an expert knowledge of Cinema 4D and are comfortable creating, designing and animating within 3D workflows. AE,CS suite and a Working knowledge of Houdini a plus.
  • Stays up to date with current design trends and technology.
  • Adept at creating styleframes and imagery for treatments, making relevant, effective suggestions to help steer the creative.
  • Have experience quoting a diverse range of Cinema 4D and After Effects based projects.
  • Highly organised and able to identify strengths/ weaknesses within team members, giving feedback and guidance.
  • Confidently drive conversations with clients across projects, constructively challenging briefs and feeding back on work from the team.
  • Calm and resourceful under pressure, with a knack for problem-solving on a deadline.
Additional Information
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Skills Required

  • Motion Design
  • Cinema 4D
  • After Effects

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