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Mid-level Motion Design/Editor (Template)

Department: Creative & Design

Location: London

Contact type: 6-Month FTC

Full Time/Part time: Full Time

Reporting into: Creative Director's

About Ogilvy:

Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today's world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth. We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas.

Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities: Advertising, Consulting, Experience, PR & Influencer, and Health. This allows us to not only operate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent. We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection. Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.

The result is multifaceted ideas for our clients that drive impact and are born from the intersection of platform x culture x technology.

We call this Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy was ranked the number one UK agency at D&AD and was the only UK agency to win a Glass Lions at Cannes. Ogilvy was also nominated network of the year in Cannes Lions, Campaign, Effie Awards EMEA, London International Awards, The One Show and WARC Rankings.

In 2022, Ogilvy was the most creatively awarded agency globally – including the most awarded agency at the Clio Awards, DMA Awards, Influencer Marketing Awards, London International Awards and The One Show.

Ogilvy UK's PR practice won large agency of the year at the PR Week awards. And our Consulting practice was in the Forbes 2022 list of best management consultancy firms.

The Role:

We're looking for an experienced Mid-Level Motion Designer/Editor to join our talented team! We're an award-winning creative agency based at our Sea Containers Office in London, renowned for delivering exceptional marketing and advertising solutions for our flagship client, Unilever. As part of our U-Labs team, you'll have the exciting opportunity to work across social and digital platforms, focusing on iconic brands like Dove, Comfort, and Hellman's. Get ready to collaborate with our talented Creative Leads and make your mark on high-profile campaigns with a significant impact.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of creating visually captivating motion design content that leaves a lasting impression. With a strong emphasis on Dove, you'll showcase your expertise in both motion design and editing to ensure the highest quality in all our deliverables. You'll be Joining a team of around 6 to 7 passionate individuals who are driven to push boundaries and consistently deliver exceptional work. As a self-starter, you'll have the opportunity to infuse each project with your unique energy.

Your role will involve crafting video content tailored specifically for paid media campaigns on various digital platforms. Imagine contributing to major campaigns for Dove Skin Care, including men's products, and implementing modular creative strategies that adapt master copies to resonate with diverse target audiences.

While prior experience with our automation system, Celtra, is desirable, we also welcome candidates who possess a willingness to learn and develop their skills within the platform. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as After Effects and Premier is essential for creating visually stunning content that captivates audiences. Additionally, your analytical mindset and ability to provide valuable insights during visual prototyping will be highly regarded and embraced.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise industry-standard software, including Adobe After Effects and Premier, to create high-quality motion design videos.
• Edit and splice Content, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining brand consistency.
• Work on video content for paid media campaigns, adapting to platform-specific digital formats.
• Implement modular creative strategies, adapting master copies to cater to different target audiences.
• Familiarise yourself with the Celtra platform and utilise it for building and developing content, if applicable.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to other motion designers within the C2 Studios team.
• Take initiative and bring energy and creativity to projects, pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional work.
• Collaborate with our creatives leads, to bring their visions to life.
• Meet project deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and adhering to brand guidelines.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in motion design and video editing to continuously improve skills and deliver cutting-edge work.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project objectives and deliverables.
• Integrate: content from various sources and components, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing product.
• Analyse: visual prototypes and provide valuable insights to enhance the quality and effectiveness of motion design projects.
• Collaborate: closely with the wider team to develop visually captivating motion design content for brands such as Dove, Comfort, and Hellman's.
• Contribute: to the success of the agency and the Dove brand as part of the global team, delivering outstanding results and exceeding client expectations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience: A track record of working as a motion designer and editor in a creative agency or similar environment, showcasing a strong portfolio of visually captivating motion design projects.
• Previous experience working on high-profile brands, preferably within the consumer goods industry. Familiarity with brands like Dove, Comfort, and Hellman's is advantageous.
• Digital and social media expertise: Proficient in creating content optimised for digital and social media platforms, understanding platform-specific requirements and best practices.
• A keen eye for detail, strong artistic sensibility, and the ability to infuse projects with energy, creativity, and a unique visual style.
• Time management and meeting deadlines: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in additional software and tools relevant to motion design and video editing, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, to enhance workflow and create high-quality deliverables.
• Ability to find innovative solutions and overcome challenges during the creative process.
• Attention to brand guidelines: A solid understanding of brand guidelines and the ability to work within established brand identities, ensuring consistency across all motion design deliverables.
• Knowledge of current industry trends: Stay updated on the latest trends, techniques, and emerging technologies in motion design and video editing, continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
• Ability to analyse visual prototypes, provide valuable insights, and make data-driven decisions to optimise motion design projects for maximum impact and effectiveness.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and software as required by the role.

If you're passionate about motion design, and someone who possess an impeccable eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we can't wait to hear from you. Together, let's bring exceptional motion design to life and surpass expectations every step of the way!

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they're here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for anyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate.