Motion Graphic Designer
London, City of London, United KingdomAll locationsLondon, City of London, United KingdomEdinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hybrid
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About the role
This is a founding motion role. You’ll define how Wordsmith moves, feels, and tells product stories through video. You’ll build the systems that let us scale high-quality output and shape how the market experiences our brand. We’re hiring a Motion Designer to own video and motion across Wordsmith. You’ll create launch videos, feature announcements, social assets, and product storytelling that turns complex workflows into clear, compelling narratives. You’ll work closely with Design, Growth, Product Marketing, and Founders to bring ideas to life quickly and at a high standard. This is a hands-on role with real ownership from day one.
What you'll bring
- 3+ years of motion design experience
- Strong reel of shipped work you can talk through clearly
- Excellent taste and high standards for craft
- Strong narrative instincts — you can simplify dense ideas visually
- Ownership mindset — you’re comfortable building a function, not just executing briefs
- High initiative — you spot gaps and move before being asked
- AI-first mentality — you actively use modern tools to increase quality and output
- Advanced skills in After Effects and Figma
- Comfortable in Premiere for editing
- Rive, Lottie, GSAP, or web motion
- 3D tools such as Cinema 4D or Blender
- AI video tools