Senior Motion Designer (High-End)

Rising Art Director

We’re looking for a Senior Motion Designer ready to step into an Art Director role — someone who sees every brief as a chance to create something truly memorable. You think boldly, design beautifully, and know how to lead others to do their best work.

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You bring ideas to life with craft, curiosity, and taste, and you understand how to turn creative ambition into work that genuinely connects. This is a hybrid role, with motion design at its core and art direction as a key part of the journey.

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👉 Please note: This role requires proven experience in Social Advertising for Film & TV. Unfortunately, we’re unable to review applications without this background.

About Us

We’re Substance, a global creative agency built on brave ideas, a passion for design, and a love of pop culture.

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With offices in London, Los Angeles, Singapore, and Buenos Aires, we create work that moves fast, feels fresh, and gets noticed. Our roots are in entertainment, our passion is storytelling, and our independence fuels everything we do.

The Role

As Senior Motion Designer / Art Director, you’ll partner closely with the Creative Director to shape the creative vision for social and digital campaigns that spark conversation and excite fans.

You’ll guide a talented team of designers and motion artists — inspiring, challenging, and collaborating to produce standout visual work for some of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.

You’ll Be

• A natural leader who thrives on collaboration and creative problem-solving
• A conceptual thinker who loves jumping into brainstorms and shaping ideas
• Obsessed with design craft, typography, and visual storytelling
• Fluent in the tools of the trade (Adobe Creative Suite, with strong motion skills)
• Both an Art Director and a hands-on Motion Designer
• Excited by entertainment, pop culture, and what’s next in digital creativity
• Confident presenting to clients and selling the power of strong visual ideas

What You’ll Do

• Lead ideation and visual direction for digital and social campaigns
• Develop look-and-feel systems, art boards, and creative treatments
• Oversee design and motion across all campaign assets, ensuring quality and consistency
• Work closely with designers, editors, and motion artists to bring ideas to life
• Stay hands-on when needed — designing, animating, and experimenting
• Push creative boundaries and elevate visual standards
• Help refine studio workflows and creative processes
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to turn great ideas into reality

Experience Required

• Several years’ experience in a creative or digital agency
• A portfolio that shows strong taste, ambition, and craft
• Proven experience in Social Advertising for Film & TV
• Experience leading projects, mentoring designers, and shaping impactful campaigns
• Confidence switching between hands-on creation and big-picture direction
• A deep care for the craft — and a drive to push it further every time

What We Offer

• A collaborative, ambitious, and genuinely friendly creative team
• Hybrid working, with regular days in our London office overlooking the Thames
• A strong focus on personal growth through training, mentorship, and progression
• Opportunities to help shape the future of our creative department
• A benefits package that supports balance, curiosity, and creativity

Perks

• 💷 Competitive salary
• 🏖️ 23 days holiday + Loyalty Scheme
• 🚃 Hybrid / In-office / Remote flexibility
• 🏋️ Vitality Healthcare package (gym, optician & dental discounts)
• 🛍️ Pension plan
• 🎁 Perkbox discounts & points programme
• ☕ Access to co-working spaces
• 📚 Courses & dedicated time for professional development
• 🚲 Electric Vehicle & Salary Saver schemes

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Substance, we’re building a team that reflects the diversity of the audiences we serve. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives — and encourage those who may not meet every requirement to still apply.

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We’re proud to be on our journey toward B Corp certification, championing sustainability, equity, and purpose in everything we do.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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