Holdens
Brand & Motion Designer
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Company Description
We are a full-service creative agency based in Manchester, specializing in branding, digital experiences, and multi-channel marketing and advertising campaigns. Holdens partners with brands across the globe to help them engage audiences in meaningful and memorable ways at every touchpoint, including physical, digital, and virtual environments. Our work spans a wide range of sectors and challenges, with a focus on creating ideas that connect emotionally and practically with people. We aim to ensure brands earn a lasting place in people’s heads, hands, and hearts through impactful, insight-driven creativity.
Role Description
The Brand & Motion Designer is a full-time, on-site role based in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. In this position, you will:
- Create and refine motion-based brand assets, including animated logos, brand films, social content, and explainer videos, ensuring visual consistency across platforms.
- Collaborate with creative directors, designers, and copywriters to develop concepts, translate brand strategies into engaging motion narratives, and produce storyboards that clearly communicate ideas to clients and internal teams.
- Design motion graphics, animate key campaign elements, prepare assets for video production, and optimize content for digital channels.
- Participate in client presentations, contribute to creative workshops, and stay informed about emerging motion design trends and tools.
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- Ability to create high-quality Motion Design and Motion Graphics that support and enhance brand identity.
- Experience with Animation and Storyboarding to translate concepts and scripts into compelling visual narratives.
- Skills in Video Production, including editing and preparing assets for a range of digital and social formats.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design and motion tools (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and similar software).
- Strong portfolio showcasing brand-led motion work, demonstrating creativity, attention to detail, and storytelling capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment.
- Understanding of digital channels, aspect ratios, and best practices for delivering motion content across web, social, and experiential platforms.
- Relevant education or equivalent professional experience in motion design, graphic design, animation, or a related field.
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