Engineer the Quantum RevolutionYour expertise can help us shape the future of quantum computing at Oxford Ionics.

View Open Roles

UI/UX Motion Designer - After Effects

Warwick
1 month ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

UI Software Engineer

Intermediate Android Mobile Developer to design and develop high-quality Android applications for an end client in the aerospace industry!

Intermediate iOS Mobile Developer to design and develop high-quality iOS applications for an end client in the aerospace industry!

Principal Systems Engineer - (Sensors)

Scientific Software Engineer - Space Weather R & D

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

UI/UX Motion Designer - After Effects - £54/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire / Hybrid potential - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal)

The motion interaction designer is responsible for bringing life to the UX/UI vision through creative use of motion, interaction, choreography and transitions that create cohesion and delight within the digital experience. The motion designer will be primarily involved in defining how motion brings life to the UI but will also lend their skills as a means of communicating concepts and demonstrating the vision to key stakeholders.

Key accountabilities

  • Create and implement motion design systems, animations, transitions and micro interactions into the design of HMI and UI UX content across various digital platforms
  • Collaborate closely with UI and UX designers to translate static design content into dynamic intuitive experiences
  • Work closely with technical teams and SW developers to ensure dynamic content is optimised and feasible.
  • Maintain visual consistency across multiple interactions within digital experiences
  • Liaise and co-ordinate with creative operations, programme management and business operations teams to ensure content delivery timing can be supported.
  • Stakeholder management across interdependent design functions

    Essential skills:
  • Experience creating animations/motion graphics in After Effects
  • Storyboarding/sketching
  • Defining motion/animation styles and behaviours for handover documentation

    Critical capabilities:
  • Excellent interaction design experience gained in agency and corporate settings
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering motion and interaction design solutions across multiple digital applications, screen sizes and devices.
  • Understanding of animation design principles & timing, easing etc.
  • Deep knowledge of interaction design.
  • Strong proficiency in After Effects, principle, framer, etc.
  • 3d skills in cinema4d, blender etc., preferable.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as html, css, java etc.
  • Experience of prototype builds and iterative improvement
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to present complex information to all levels within the business
  • Comfortable working across different cultures, geography and time zones.
  • Able to adapt to a fast-paced design environment.

    Experience & Qualifications Required:
  • Min 3 years motion graphics experience
  • Creating motion graphics to be integrated into a wider UI
  • Ability to work with a blend of 2D and 3D assets
  • Ability to work in studio and remote as required

    Desirable Experience & Qualifications:
  • Experience in creative character design and animation
  • Interest in China-market design preferences
  • Interest in automotive UX/HMI design
    Additional information:
    This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.

    The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
    Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Seasonal Hiring Peaks for Space Industry Jobs: The Best Months to Apply & Why

The UK's space industry has emerged as one of Europe's most strategically vital and technologically advanced sectors, with roles spanning from junior satellite engineers to principal spacecraft scientists and heads of space systems development. With space positions commanding salaries from £32,000 for graduate aerospace engineers to £135,000+ for senior space systems architects, understanding when organisations actively recruit can dramatically accelerate your career progression in this extraordinary and rapidly evolving field. Unlike traditional aerospace roles, space industry hiring follows distinct patterns influenced by launch windows, government space initiatives, and satellite constellation deployment schedules. The sector's unique combination of advanced aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, and space systems integration creates predictable hiring windows that strategic professionals can leverage to advance their careers in building tomorrow's spacecraft and satellite technologies. This comprehensive guide explores the optimal timing for space industry job applications in the UK, examining how national space strategies, academic research cycles, and space technology initiatives influence recruitment patterns, and why strategic timing can determine whether you join a cutting-edge space development team or miss the opportunity to develop the next generation of satellites and space exploration systems.

Pre-Employment Checks for UK Space Jobs Jobs: DBS, References & Right-to-Work and more Explained

The space industry represents one of the most strategically significant and technologically advanced sectors in modern aerospace, with space professionals playing crucial roles in developing satellite systems, advancing space exploration technologies, and transforming applications from Earth observation and telecommunications to space manufacturing and planetary exploration. As the space sector experiences unprecedented growth through commercial space ventures and national space programmes, pre-employment screening processes have become increasingly sophisticated and security-focused. Space careers span diverse environments from satellite manufacturers and launch service providers to space agencies, Earth observation companies, and emerging space tourism operators. Each sector brings unique screening requirements reflecting the strategic sensitivity of space technologies, the mission-critical nature of space systems, and the critical importance of maintaining both national security standards and operational reliability. Understanding space industry pre-employment screening helps professionals navigate career opportunities effectively whilst enabling employers to identify candidates capable of contributing to space innovation whilst maintaining appropriate security standards, mission assurance protocols, and technical excellence. The screening processes examine not only technical space competencies but also security clearance eligibility, systems engineering capabilities, and ability to work effectively within the highly regulated space ecosystem. This comprehensive guide examines the full spectrum of pre-employment screening practices across space careers, from basic right-to-work verification through enhanced security clearance processes, technical competency assessment, and industry-specific requirements. Whether pursuing opportunities in satellite engineering, launch systems development, space science research, or space operations management, understanding these screening processes enables space professionals to prepare effectively and advance their careers successfully. The space sector's unique combination of cutting-edge technology, mission-critical reliability, and strategic importance creates screening requirements that reflect both the technical demands of space systems engineering and the security considerations of nationally strategic technologies. These processes ultimately support the continued advancement of the space industry by ensuring high professional standards and technical competence necessary for successful space missions and responsible space technology development.

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Launch Your Career in Space: The UK's Cosmic Revolution

The United Kingdom stands at the forefront of a space revolution that's fundamentally transforming how we communicate globally, navigate precisely, monitor our planet's climate, and explore the cosmos beyond Earth. From the advanced satellite technologies developed by British companies powering global communications networks to the revolutionary space propulsion systems enabling deep space missions, the UK's leadership in space technology, satellite manufacturing, and space services has created an unprecedented demand for skilled space professionals that dramatically exceeds the current talent supply. If you've been seeking a career at the final frontier of human exploration or looking to position yourself in one of the most strategically critical and inspirational sectors of the modern economy, space represents an extraordinary opportunity. The convergence of NewSpace commercialization, satellite mega-constellation deployment, space manufacturing advancement, and interplanetary exploration acceleration has created perfect conditions for space career success.