Motion Designer

Open Communication Partners Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital marketing agency based in Manchester is seeking a Motion Designer to create engaging social-first motion content. The ideal candidate will have experience in video editing for social platforms, a strong portfolio, and a leadership mindset. This role involves designing animations, optimizing content for various platforms, and collaborating with creative teams to drive campaign success. A positive attitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of video editing experience with a strong portfolio.
• Experience in creating video content for social platforms.
• Creative thinker with strong storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for TikTok, Instagram, and more.
• Edit video content for paid social ads, optimizing for platforms.
• Lead workflow across video production teams and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

CapCut

AI tools for production

Creative project leadership

Video content creation

Platform-specific video formats

Job description

Role Overview We’re expanding our team and looking for a Motion Designer who can bring energy, innovation, and storytelling to our content. If you thrive on creating eye-catch­ing motion graphics and dynamic video edits optimised for social platforms, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design:
  • Design and animate social-first motion content for TikTok, Instagram, Meta, and YouTube.
  • Work with creative strategists and copywriters to develop performance-optimised content, adapting and resizing assets for multiple formats and aspect ratios.
  • Guide the implementation of AI tools across video production to drive innovation, efficiency, and creative excellence.
• Video Editing for Paid Social Campaigns:
  • Edit high-quality video content tailored for paid social ads, ensuring optimisation for different platforms and audience demographics.
  • Collaborate closely with media and creative teams to develop video content strategies that drive campaign success.
  • Use performance data and insights to continually refine and optimise video content, ensuring strong metrics such as engagement, view-through rates, and conversion rates.
• Motion Design/Animation:
  • Create engaging graphic animations, kinetic typography, and visual effects tailored for digital ads and organic content.
  • Edit and enhance video content with dynamic transitions, sound design, and motion graphics.
• Team and Process Management:
  • Work efficiently to enable quick turnaround times on delivery when required.
  • Lead the workflow across video production teams, ensuring smooth coordination of tasks and deadlines using project management tools.
• Innovation and Trends:
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in video content, social media formats, and platform-specific specifications.
  • Experiment with new video formats and storytelling techniques that enhance campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.
• Platform Optimisation and Compliance:
  • Ensure all video content adheres to platform-specific guidelines and best practices, optimising for maximum impact across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Your KPIs

• Drive high performance in paid social video campaigns, ensuring key metrics (engagement, click-through rates, conversions) consistently meet or exceed targets.
• Implement AI-driven solutions to enhance video production and optimise campaign performance.
• Maintain strong client relationships by delivering compelling, high‑quality video content aligned with client goals, leading to sustained client retention.
• Improve video production timelines and output by effectively managing resources, deadlines, and workflows.
• Use data-driven insights to continually improve video content, ensuring campaigns are optimised for platform performance and audience engagement.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Video Editing and AI Tools:
  • Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, and experience using AI tools to enhance production workflows.
• Leadership and Client Focus:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead creative projects from concept to completion, while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• 3‑5+ Years of Video Editing Experience:
  • Experience in video content creation with a strong portfolio showcasing paid social media campaigns.
  • Knowledge of platform-specific video formats and specifications for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Creative Vision and Analytical Mindset:
  • A creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and storytelling, using feedback from the data team to refine content.
• Positive and Adaptable:
  • Proactive approach with a positive attitude, adaptable to a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a Digital or Advertising Agency (preferred):
  • Prior experience working in an agency environment, particularly within digital marketing or advertising.
• Knowledge of Motion Graphics (plus):
  • Experience with motion graphics adds versatility to video content produced.

Expectations for All Employees

• Follow our Employee Handbook.
• Live by our values:
  • Smarter – Aim high, train hard, embrace next.
  • Faster – Learn fast, adapt fast, act fast.
  • Better – Think, say and do what’s best.

Open Partners was founded in 2017. We focus on the future, helping clients pivot rapidly to new opportunities and delivering marketing transformations across global performance advertising.