Formula 1
Motion Design and Editor
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Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?
At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.
Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether it's engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.
Role Overview
As Motion Designer and Editor, you will play a key role in bringing Formula 1’s stories, partners and campaigns to life through industry-leading video content. Sitting within F1’s Digital Video team, you will combine creative design, motion graphics and editing expertise to create engaging content seen by millions of fans around the world.
In this role, you will transform creative concepts into visually compelling content, producing high-quality motion graphics and video edits that support Formula 1’s branded content initiatives across digital and social platforms. From developing style frames and motion assets to editing final content for distribution, you will be involved throughout the creative process and have the opportunity to make a direct impact on how Formula 1 communicates with its global audience.
Working closely with Senior Producers, Producers, Motion Graphic Designers, Editors and wider stakeholders, you will help shape creative solutions that meet both brand and platform objectives. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same, combining strong creative instincts with technical expertise to deliver content that is innovative, engaging and visually outstanding.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented motion designer and editor who is passionate about creative storytelling, digital content and Formula 1. You will be someone who enjoys bringing ideas to life, staying ahead of industry trends and continually pushing creative boundaries to deliver best-in-class content.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Create high-quality motion graphics using Adobe Creative Suite for Formula 1’s branded video content.
- Develop visually engaging creative assets that support digital, social and branded content campaigns.
- Create 3D motion graphics when required using Blender, Cinema 4D or similar software.
- Edit, grade and audio mix video content to a professional broadcast and digital standard using Adobe Premiere.
- Work closely with Senior Producers and Producers to interpret creative briefs and deliver content that aligns with brand objectives and platform requirements.
- Support the development of branded content projects from initial concepts, storyboards and style frames through to final delivery.
- Contribute creative ideas and design approaches that enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
- Support content production during Formula 1 race events from the Media & Technology Centre in Biggin Hill when required.
- Ensure all content complies with Formula 1 brand guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Stay up to date with developments across Formula 1, identifying stories and moments that can be translated into engaging content.
- Keep pace with emerging editing techniques, software developments and content trends across digital and social platforms.
- Maintain organised project structures, media management processes and version control to support efficient production workflows.
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What Are We Looking For?
Personal Qualities
In This Role It Is Essential That You Are
- Passionate about visual storytelling and creating content that captures audience attention.
- Naturally creative, with a strong eye for design, motion and composition.
- Highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to continually improve and develop your craft.
- Adaptable and comfortable managing a variety of projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Positive and resilient, maintaining a solutions-focused approach when working under pressure.
- Collaborative and open to feedback, working effectively with producers, stakeholders and wider creative teams.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Professional, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality when required.
Experience
Prior to the role it would be essential that you:
- Have a minimum of three years' experience designing and editing video or social media content.
- Have strong experience creating motion graphics and video content for digital platforms.
- Have experience managing projects from concept through to final delivery.
- Be confident working within brand guidelines whilst maintaining creativity and innovation.
- Have experience delivering high-quality content in a deadline-driven environment.
Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:
- Experience designing and editing branded content.
- Experience creating content within motorsport, sport or entertainment environments.
- Experience producing content for large digital and social audiences.
- Experience working with 3D animation and motion design workflows.
Qualifications
Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:
- Qualification in Media Studies or a related discipline, with a focus on TV, digital media or post-production.
- Additional training in motion design, animation, editing or digital content production.
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Knowledge & Skills
Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:
- Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong motion design and animation capabilities.
- Excellent video editing, grading and audio mixing skills.
- Strong understanding of Formula 1 and the wider motorsport landscape.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Blender or equivalent 3D software.
- Broad knowledge of current digital video production techniques, content trends and platform requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to creative excellence.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Understanding of efficient media management, project organisation and workflow processes.
Some desirable knowledge and skills that you may bring to the role:
- Knowledge of JavaScript Expressions.
- Experience working with Cinema 4D or additional 3D software packages.
- Understanding of branded content production and commercial content delivery.
- Knowledge of current production equipment and emerging creative technologies.
Why join the force behind the sport?
Benefits
Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental Care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
- A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
- Free healthy snacks in our offices
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
- 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
- Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
- Discount on F1 merchandise
- Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
- Perkbox benefit portal and more
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We only communicate with candidates through official @f1.com email addresses. We will never contact you via personal email accounts, messaging apps, or request payment as part of our recruitment process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to be from our talent team, please report it to recruitment@f1.com.
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