Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) - Digital Animator

Animator is needed in London, United Kingdom.

Client: Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and imaginative Digital Animator to bring creative concepts to life through high-quality animations. As a Digital Animator, you will collaborate closely with designers, writers, and developers to create visually captivating content for a variety of mediums, including video, games, advertisements, and online platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engaging animations using industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Work closely with creative teams to interpret storyboards and scripts into visually dynamic animations.
• Enhance projects with special effects, motion graphics, and 2D animations.
• Ensure animations align with the brand identity and meet project objectives.
• Optimise animations for various platforms and devices to ensure seamless performance.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends, techniques, and tools in digital animation.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including artists, sound designers, and producers.
• Develop social media content to utilise across multiple platforms (i.e., Meta, Tiktok, X).

Requirements

• Applied knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite of production software.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and layout.
• Able to understand and interpret design guidelines in artwork execution.
• Good understanding of artwork specification requirements for all printed and static digital mediums.
• Conversant with the use of digital workflow systems.
• Have an exceptional eye for detail and meticulously high-quality standards.
• Be able to develop new knowledge and skills proactively.
• Good communication skills to liaise with all production process stakeholders.
• Knowledge of colour management and proofing is an advantage.
• 2 years’ experience of animation production.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Annual Wellbeing Day for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme for retirement savings.
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan to claim back medical treatment costs.
• Smart Working Options, with up to 40% of your working week from home.
• Access to daily deals through an online community platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme available.
• Monthly Employee Awards with a £250 bonus for Employee of the Month.
• Paid Volunteer Day for charity contributions.
• Referral scheme offering £1,500 for successful recommendations.
• Wellbeing Programme with regular interactive workshops.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave to support family life.

Diversity and Inclusion

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organization and the wider industry. ITG provides community groups for employees to connect and support shared interests, including various initiatives for diverse groups.