MUFG Pension & Market Services - Animation & Motion Graphics Designer

Animator is needed in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Client: MUFG Pension & Market Services

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

The Animation & Motion Graphics Designer will join the Sales Enablement Team and work in a hybrid role from the city centre office in Leeds. The role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop animated and video solutions that align with the brand vision and strategy. Responsibilities include creating animated assets for product education and supporting clients in the share plan creative space to enhance market share and revenue across MUFG Corporate Markets. The position offers opportunities for career advancement within MUFG Pension & Market Services.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates need the following:

• A qualification in animation or a related field with relevant experience in designing and producing animation.
• Proficiency in design software for animation and video editing, e.g. Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates understanding of aesthetics and design principles.
• Expertise in fundamental design principles such as typography, color theory, and composition.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience in managing workflows while adhering to brand visual guidelines.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude and collaborative team player spirit.
• Creative flair and ability to generate new ideas from brief overviews.
• Proficiency in MS Suite for PowerPoint and Word, and familiarity with AI and editing tools for video and animation production.
• Desire to continuously explore and implement the latest design trends, tools, and techniques.
• Capability to shift between developing high-level strategies and hands-on implementation.

Nice to have: A graphic design background would be advantageous.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Design high-quality animated graphics/videos to connect Business Development Teams and Relationship Managers with clients.
• Create in-house design provisions for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure animated videos align with brand identity and maintain consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring projects to life.
• Plan, manage, and execute animated designs to support Sales Enablement.
• Create and edit videos for social platforms while ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Develop motion graphics for various digital content like social media posts and explainer videos.
• Support the creation of animated videos for client proposals to enhance business relationships.
• Assist with copywriting and content production across various channels.
• Support project-based work for Employee Share Plans and issuers to enhance engagement.
• Subtitle video content while maintaining grammar and punctuation standards.
• Create animated and video design for multiple formats including social media, emails, ads, and presentations.
• Maintain and organize video and animation libraries.
• Support the production process from concept to final edit.

Benefits

The role offers attractive benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave plus additional days for wellbeing and volunteering.
• Health and lifestyle rewards tailored to support you and your family.
• Employee recognition programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance and medical insurance.
• Paid maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.