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Motion Designer & Editor
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About The Company
At DFS Furniture Ltd, we are dedicated to helping people create spaces they love to live in. Our company proudly encompasses three distinctive brands—DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company—each with its own personality, yet united by a shared mission. Behind these brands is a passionate and diverse group of professionals working across various functions including Finance, Technology, People, Marketing, and Supply Chain. These teams form the backbone of our organization, providing the foundation that enables our brands to thrive, innovate, and expand. We foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where every individual’s contribution is valued and encouraged to grow. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity, ensuring that every interaction—whether supporting our brands or serving our customers—is meaningful and impactful. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel valued, challenged, and inspired to achieve their best, making DFS Furniture Ltd a great place to build a rewarding career.
About The Role
The Motion Designer & Editor role at DFS Furniture Ltd is a vital creative position responsible for producing engaging and high-quality video content across all digital channels and in-store displays. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and editing motion graphics, animations, and videos that align with brand guidelines and marketing objectives. Working within the Design & Production team, the successful candidate will support the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns by preparing and refining creative assets suitable for various media platforms. The role requires a keen eye for detail, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines. The Motion Designer & Editor will collaborate closely with creative, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that all visual content is compelling, consistent, and optimized for its target audience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute creatively to a well-established retail organization, helping to shape visual storytelling that resonates with our customers and elevates our brand presence.
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Qualifications
Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of experience in a video creative role, preferably within the retail sector. A relevant degree in Videography, Animation, Creative Arts, or a related field is required. Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci Resolve is essential. A strong portfolio showcasing previous work, including animations, motion graphics, and video edits, is mandatory for application. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of imagery, composition, and design principles, along with a creative flair for video production. Up-to-date knowledge of current editing trends, sound design, social media best practices, and motion graphics techniques is highly valued. Excellent communication skills, the ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback, and a highly organized, self-motivated approach are key attributes for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Create engaging motion graphics, animations, and video content tailored for social media, websites, digital campaigns, and in-store displays.
- Collaborate with the Creative team to develop and bring creative concepts to life, ensuring alignment with brand standards and campaign objectives.
- Produce high-quality edits and animations using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and other relevant software.
- Manage projects from initial media ingestion through to final delivery, maintaining organized workflows and ensuring assets are production-ready.
- Interpret creative briefs accurately and apply brand guidelines to deliver visually compelling content that meets business needs.
- Work closely with various teams—including Design & Production, Marketing, and People—to develop assets that support marketing campaigns and brand initiatives.
- Optimize all content for its intended platform, ensuring technical specifications are met and content performs effectively across channels.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail.
- Stay informed about the latest trends in motion design, editing, sound design, and social media to continually enhance creative output.
- Contribute innovative ideas and support the development of fresh visual content to engage and grow our audience.
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Benefits
At DFS Furniture Ltd, we believe that great work deserves great support. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth, as well as your well-being. Our benefits include 22 days of holiday, with the option to purchase up to five additional days. We provide enhanced parental leave to support new parents and a health cash plan from as little as £2 per month, offering cashback on everyday healthcare expenses. Our Employee Assistance Programme is available for confidential support whenever needed. Additional perks include flu vouchers, menopause support, health checks, and pension contributions from the company. We also offer life assurance for peace of mind, a Sharesave scheme to help you save and invest, and structured induction programs to help you settle in smoothly. Access to our Learning Hub, skills workshops, leadership development, and apprenticeship programs are available to foster your growth. Enjoy a 30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a year, along with discounts and cashback offers at hundreds of retailers. Other benefits include a SmartTech scheme, Cycle to Work program, electric vehicle lease schemes, and one paid volunteering day annually, all designed to support your lifestyle and career development.
Equal Opportunity
DFS Furniture Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we actively promote equality through colleague networks, trusted partnerships, and accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. We encourage applications
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