22 After Effects jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead and mentor a remote team of VFX artists, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and artistic guidance.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality visual effects assets, from concept to final composite, ensuring adherence to project vision and technical specifications.
• Collaborate closely with directors, art directors, and production teams to translate creative concepts into stunning visual sequences.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows and pipelines for VFX production in a remote environment.
• Ensure consistency in style, quality, and technical execution across all VFX elements.
• Troubleshoot complex creative and technical challenges, proposing effective solutions.
• Manage shot assignments, priorities, and deadlines for the VFX team.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging VFX technologies, techniques, and software.
• Contribute to the overall artistic direction and quality of projects.
• Conduct reviews and provide feedback on team members' work, fostering artistic growth.
• Maintain strong communication channels within the remote team and with external stakeholders.

• Extensive experience in visual effects artistry for film, television, or interactive media, with a significant portion in a lead or supervisory role.
• A stellar portfolio showcasing a diverse range of high-quality VFX work, demonstrating exceptional artistic skill and creativity.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Substance Painter, and rendering engines (e.g., Arnold, RenderMan, Redshift).
• Deep understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, compositing, and simulation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a remote team effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong eye for detail, composition, color theory, and cinematic aesthetics.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with pipeline development and scripting (e.g., Python) is a strong asset.
• A passion for storytelling and the transformative power of visual effects.

• Lead the design and implementation of all visual effects, ensuring creative vision and technical feasibility.
• Conceptualize and storyboard key visual effects sequences.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and other department heads to define the look and feel of effects.
• Manage a team of VFX artists, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support.
• Oversee the asset creation pipeline, from modeling and texturing to animation and rendering.
• Develop and refine creative workflows and pipelines.
• Ensure seamless integration of VFX elements into live-action footage.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and techniques in the VFX industry.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during production.
• Present creative solutions and technical plans to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall artistic direction of projects.
• Maintain high standards of quality and artistic integrity across all VFX work.
• Manage project timelines and resources effectively for the VFX department.
• Foster a creative and collaborative team environment.

• Proven experience in a lead VFX artist or supervisor role within the entertainment industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional visual effects design and execution.
• Proficiency in industry-standard VFX software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects).
• Deep understanding of 3D animation, compositing, simulation, and rendering techniques.
• Excellent artistic eye, with a strong sense of composition, color, and lighting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with real-time rendering engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Animation, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

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Are you ready to animate ideas and bring stories to life through motion? 

We’re on the lookout for a talented, detail-obsessed After Effects Animator/Editor to join our fast-paced, creatively ambitious HelloStudio team. Reporting directly to a Creative Direction Lead, you’ll be at the heart of crafting motion-led content that captivates, informs, and inspires. 

From animated explainers to kinetic social edits, logo stings to internal storytelling—you’ll be the one adding movement, energy, and polish to every frame. This is your chance to shape how HelloStudio shows up in motion, creating content that’s not just watched, but remembered. 

If you’re passionate about animation, love collaborating with creatives, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Design and animate high-quality motion graphics using Adobe After Effects. 

• Integrate illustration, animation, and kinetic typography into engaging video content. 

• Edit video sequences for brand campaigns, social media, and internal communications using Adobe Premiere Pro. 

• Collaborate with creative leads and the Senior Videographer/Editor to develop and execute visual concepts. 

• Build animations from style frames, storyboards, or scripts provided by the creative team. 

• Prepare animation assets, manage version control, and maintain organised project files. 

• Contribute to internal showreels, pitch visuals, and creative presentations. 

• Stay ahead of animation trends, platform requirements, and emerging techniques. 

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with a strong grasp of animation and motion design. 

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite—Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop. 

• Experience designing animated elements like lower thirds, transitions, logo stings, and explainer graphics. 

• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, timing, and composition. 

• Able to translate creative ideas into compelling visual sequences. 

• Excellent attention to detail and file management. 

• A confident communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across teams. 

• A portfolio or showreel that showcases your commercial animation, illustration, and editing skills is essential. 

• Curious, adaptable, and always looking to push creative boundaries. 

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage  - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd stage -   A one-hour formal task based interview. This will be held in-person at our Speke, Liverpool office.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here .

Equal opportunities

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Title: Motion Graphics Producer

Client Location: London (Hybrid)

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: £245 per day

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 3 months with potential to extend

Job Description:

The Video team is requesting to bring on an Producer to support the motion graphics projects.

Summary

Our team is the in-house motion and video department for a large tech company in all territories outside of the US, made up ofindustry veterans from across the world with deep experience across film, animation and storytelling. We’re here to help theservices teams deliver world-class motion and video, in close collaboration with our partners in Design, Editorial and Production.

You'll join a cross-functional team working on a variety of lines of business, collaborating with some of the best contentcreators, business stakeholders, art directors, videographers and creative designers in the world.

This person will be responsible for the delivery of animation and motion graphics projects, from storyboarding initial conceptsto animation and execution of final deliverables.

You’ll have the perfect balance of creative and technical skills, meaning thelatest technologies and innovations are deployed in service of the core story.

Duties:

• Manage image schedules, expectations, resource management, and image tracking
• Track and manage imagery status of projects and provide weekly and daily status updates.
• Communicate effectively with creative and retouching teams.
• Accountable for risk management and unlocking projects that get stuck
• Troubleshoot and solve issues, drive process improvement, and recognize solutions as they emerge.Receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties.
• We work alongside Producers and production teams to develop processes and streamline workflows.
• Schedule and facilitate pre- and post-production meetings with the Production team.

• We believe in staying current with emerging technologies while constantly evolving the process for effi-ciencies
• We partner with the Marcom Asset Management team for archiving of all final assets
• We work with a variety of key tools, including Numbers, Pages, Keynote, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw, Photo Mechanic, Capture One, and Quip.

Description

The team is looking for a Motion Animator to join the team on a contract basis

.

Responsibilities:

• Create best-in-class motion graphics and animation to promote stories across all a range of platforms.
• The exploration phase of our projects is incredibly important, so this person will be required to take existing staticdesigns and experiment with a variety of creative ways they could be brought to life via motion.
• Demonstrate the flexibility to work with a wide variety of design styles, creative aesthetics and artistic routes.
• Confidently present ideas and motion concepts to the motion team as well as wider team leads and stakeholders.
• Be a positive, solution-focused member of the team, with a passion for the new and exciting.
• You’ll be equally comfortable at tackling challenging creative tasks as well as chipping in with more of the executional production tasks.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience working within a creative team, advertising agency or in-house creative environment.
• Knowledge of visual storytelling through motion.
• Detail obsessed, with a strong design background and awareness of current trends in both design and motion.
• Expert experience in using After Effects, including plug-ins, effects and expressions and how/where to use themeffectively across a range of motion deliverables.
• Demonstrable fluency with Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products including After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.Experience in Sketch.
• An excellent understanding of what makes compelling content across a variety of platforms.
• Intimate knowledge of MacOS and iOS, including software like Keynote and Final Cut Pro.
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules and work independently with excellentcollaborative skills.
• A deep understand of motion/video workflows and processes.
• A keen interest in emerging motion technologies and solutions.

Beneficial Skills:

• Experience in delivering projects within APAC and EMEA regions, with an understanding of the various nuances of eachgeo.
• Experience in 3D, such as C4D/Maya.
• Experience in character/shape rigging and cel animation.
• Experience in more specialist animation skills, such as stop-motion.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in graphic design, motion graphics, interaction design, art, film, broadcast, audio, media production or related

Additional Requirements:

• Must submit a demo reel and/or portfolio website that clearly demonstrates design and animation work, as well as cleararticulation around what your role was specifically.
• Demonstrate proficiency in design and animation through a motion graphics assignment.

Client Description:

Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.

Job Title: Motion Graphics Producer

Client Location: London (Hybrid)

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: £245 per day

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 3 months with potential to extend

Job Description:

The Video team is requesting to bring on an Producer to support the motion graphics projects.

Summary

Our team is the in-house motion and video department for a large tech company in all territories outside of the US, made up ofindustry veterans from across the world with deep experience across film, animation and storytelling. We’re here to help theservices teams deliver world-class motion and video, in close collaboration with our partners in Design, Editorial and Production.

You'll join a cross-functional team working on a variety of lines of business, collaborating with some of the best contentcreators, business stakeholders, art directors, videographers and creative designers in the world.

This person will be responsible for the delivery of animation and motion graphics projects, from storyboarding initial conceptsto animation and execution of final deliverables.

You’ll have the perfect balance of creative and technical skills, meaning thelatest technologies and innovations are deployed in service of the core story.

Duties:

• Manage image schedules, expectations, resource management, and image tracking
• Track and manage imagery status of projects and provide weekly and daily status updates.
• Communicate effectively with creative and retouching teams.
• Accountable for risk management and unlocking projects that get stuck
• Troubleshoot and solve issues, drive process improvement, and recognize solutions as they emerge.Receive, compile, confirm accuracy, and distribute pertinent project information to appropriate parties.
• We work alongside Producers and production teams to develop processes and streamline workflows.
• Schedule and facilitate pre- and post-production meetings with the Production team.

• We believe in staying current with emerging technologies while constantly evolving the process for effi-ciencies
• We partner with the Marcom Asset Management team for archiving of all final assets
• We work with a variety of key tools, including Numbers, Pages, Keynote, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw, Photo Mechanic, Capture One, and Quip.

Description

The team is looking for a Motion Animator to join the team on a contract basis

.

Responsibilities:

• Create best-in-class motion graphics and animation to promote stories across all a range of platforms.
• The exploration phase of our projects is incredibly important, so this person will be required to take existing staticdesigns and experiment with a variety of creative ways they could be brought to life via motion.
• Demonstrate the flexibility to work with a wide variety of design styles, creative aesthetics and artistic routes.
• Confidently present ideas and motion concepts to the motion team as well as wider team leads and stakeholders.
• Be a positive, solution-focused member of the team, with a passion for the new and exciting.
• You’ll be equally comfortable at tackling challenging creative tasks as well as chipping in with more of the executional production tasks.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience working within a creative team, advertising agency or in-house creative environment.
• Knowledge of visual storytelling through motion.
• Detail obsessed, with a strong design background and awareness of current trends in both design and motion.
• Expert experience in using After Effects, including plug-ins, effects and expressions and how/where to use themeffectively across a range of motion deliverables.
• Demonstrable fluency with Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products including After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.Experience in Sketch.
• An excellent understanding of what makes compelling content across a variety of platforms.
• Intimate knowledge of MacOS and iOS, including software like Keynote and Final Cut Pro.
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules and work independently with excellentcollaborative skills.
• A deep understand of motion/video workflows and processes.
• A keen interest in emerging motion technologies and solutions.

Beneficial Skills:

• Experience in delivering projects within APAC and EMEA regions, with an understanding of the various nuances of eachgeo.
• Experience in 3D, such as C4D/Maya.
• Experience in character/shape rigging and cel animation.
• Experience in more specialist animation skills, such as stop-motion.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in graphic design, motion graphics, interaction design, art, film, broadcast, audio, media production or related

Additional Requirements:

• Must submit a demo reel and/or portfolio website that clearly demonstrates design and animation work, as well as cleararticulation around what your role was specifically.
• Demonstrate proficiency in design and animation through a motion graphics assignment.

Client Description:

Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.

• Design and produce high-quality motion graphics for various media, including video, web, and social platforms.
• Animate graphics, text, and illustrations to create engaging visual narratives.
• Collaborate with creative directors, art directors, and other designers to develop visual concepts and storyboards.
• Translate creative briefs into visually appealing and effective motion graphics.
• Edit and assemble final animations, ensuring they meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in motion graphics and animation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and delivering on time.
• Optimize motion graphics for different platforms and resolutions.
• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions and team meetings.
• Ensure brand consistency across all motion graphics output.

• Proven experience as a Motion Graphics Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of relevant work.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation and design software, including Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, typography, color theory, and visual design.
• Experience with 3D animation software (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a plus.
• Ability to conceptualize and storyboard creative ideas.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment.
• Adaptable and able to manage time efficiently to meet project deadlines.
• A passion for storytelling through visual media.