Senior Motion Designer

This is Beyond Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A B2B events company is seeking a Senior Motion Designer to deliver high-quality motion graphics and animation for events and campaigns. This position involves creative leadership in guiding teams, managing multiple projects, and ensuring visual content meets brand standards. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in motion design, with proficiency in Adobe tools and 3D animation software. The role supports a hybrid work model and offers a 4-day working week.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Hybrid working arrangement

Health Cash Plan/BUPA coverage

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Bonus Earning Potential

Social Events & Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in motion design or animation.
• At least 2 years working specifically as a Motion Designer.
• Experience in creative agencies or fast-paced in-house environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design motion graphics for digital campaigns.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with brand identity.
• Manage multiple design projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Motion design

Animation

Video production

Adobe After Effects

Basic sound design

3D animation tools

Education

4+ years in motion design or animation

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

Senior Motion Designer

Who we are:

We are This is Beyond. A fast-moving, fast-thinking and vibrant London-based B2B events company. We have grown from an ambitious start-up to a worldwide leader in creating both innovative and ground-breaking B2B events. We are considered thought leaders in the luxury travel industry, making a real impact by defining specific travel genres and building passionate communities around them.

Today our portfolio is made up of both revolutionary and category-smashing global travel trade shows, along with a fast-growing luxury membership club for the who’s who of luxury movers and shakers. We are obsessive about curating just the right crowd because there’s no substitute for great chemistry. Plus, we’re allergic to boring formats. So, expect exclusivity, expect inspiration, expect imaginative, immersive experiences that don’t feel like work! That’s exactly why they’re great for business.

Role Overview

The Senior Motion Designer plays a key role in delivering high-quality, creative motion graphics and animation across This is Beyond’s events, campaigns, and brand initiatives. This role combines hands‑on creative leadership with people management, guiding and supporting designers to deliver consistent, impactful work while maintaining high visual, technical, and brand standards.

Working closely with the Creative Team, Marketing, and Operations, the Senior Motion Designer ensures motion output is strategically aligned, creatively ambitious, and executed to a high standard across digital, social, on‑site, and campaign‑led environments.

Core Responsibilities

Creative Development & Delivery

• Conceptualise, design, and deliver engaging motion graphics and animations across social media, digital campaigns, brand films, and on‑site content.

• Collaborate with the Creative Team to develop motion‑led storytelling that supports campaign objectives and brand identity.

• Contribute creative input across projects, from ideation and moodboarding through to storyboarding and final delivery.

• Create and adapt assets using strong foundations in design principles, colour theory, typography, and layout, with a motion‑first mindset.

• Support the creation of immersive brand worlds for This is Beyond’s portfolio of events through impactful visual content.

Technical Excellence & Innovation

• Deliver high production values across all motion outputs, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and technical accuracy.

• Confidently manage video editing and post‑production, including audio syncing, transitions, colour grading, and basic sound design.

• Work across multiple formats and output requirements, ensuring best practice for each platform (social, web, widescreen, on‑site).

• Apply knowledge of 3D animation tools (Cinema 4D or Blender) and rendering engines (Redshift, Octane, or C4D render) where relevant.

• Stay up to date with motion design trends, emerging tools, and technologies, applying learnings to elevate creative output and sharing insights with the team.

Project & Workflow Management

• Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion, balancing creative ambition with deadlines and resource constraints.

• Collaborate with the Art Director and Creative Team to map timelines, define deliverables, and prioritise workloads effectively.

• Take ownership of motion output across multiple shows and campaigns, ensuring clarity, quality control, and alignment with wider objectives.

• Actively contribute to improving creative workflows, templates, and systems that support team‑wide efficiency and consistency.

Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Working

• Work closely with Marketing and Operations teams to ensure creative output supports campaign goals, event execution, and brand strategy.

• Support brand activations and large‑scale installations, including motion content for physical environments and live experiences.

• Foster a collaborative culture by contributing ideas, embracing feedback, and supporting colleagues across departments.

Core Skills & Requirements

Experience & Background

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in motion design, animation, or video production, with at least 2 years working as a Motion Designer.

• Experience in a creative agency, studio, or fast‑paced in‑house creative environment preferred.

• Experience delivering motion content for digital marketing, social media, and large‑scale installations.

• Exposure to luxury travel, lifestyle, or premium brands advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• Experience with 3D tools such as Cinema 4D or Blender; familiarity with rendering engines (Redshift, Octane, C4D render) a strong plus.

• Working knowledge of sound design tools (e.g. Adobe Audition) for timing, transitions, and polish.

• Strong understanding of export formats and technical requirements across multiple platforms.

• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and interactive media advantageous.

Leadership & Ways of Working

• Experience guiding, mentoring, or supporting designers, helping raise creative standards across the team.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale and receive feedback constructively.

• High attention to detail and pride in craft, with a passion for creating visually compelling work.

• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours during event periods.

Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including: Pension Scheme, Hybrid working arrangement, Health Cash Plan/BUPA coverage, Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities, Bonus Earning Potential, Social Events & Travel Opportunities

Position Type: Permanent, with a 4-day working week. Our hybrid model includes 3 days in the office (located in Shepherd's Bush), 1 day working from home, and every Friday as a non-working day as standard.

Diversity & Inclusion: At This is Beyond, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on factors such as race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

How to Apply: Ready to join our team? Explore all our available career opportunities and apply by visiting our careers site at careers.thisisbeyond.com. Connect with our network and discover how you can contribute to our exciting journey!