Senior Motion Designer at Kwalee

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Motion Design, Creative Marketing, Ad Production, Mobile Gaming, 3D Software, Unity, Team Leadership, AI Tools, Automation, Visual Storytelling, Design Aesthetics, Communication, Collaboration, Feedback Skills

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Kwalee has been making the most fun games for the world’s players for over a decade. By joining our talented team, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players. Join the team! As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Senior Motion Designer to join our Creative Marketing team. As a Senior Motion Designer, you will lead the creation of high-performing motion-based advertising creatives that drive the commercial growth of our mobile games. You’ll mentor and guide motion designers and video editors, applying your creative strategy, technical expertise, and data insights to produce engaging, performance-driven visual content. This is a permanent role based in our Leamington studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation. \n Responsibilities: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of motion-based ad creatives across multiple gaming titles. Supervise and mentor motion designers and video editors, ensuring high-quality, timely output. Collaborate with User Acquisition, Product, and Marketing teams to align creative direction with business goals. Analyse creative performance metrics (CTR, CPI, IPM, ROAS) to optimise ad strategies and improve outcomes. Introduce innovative solutions through experimentation, AI-assisted tools, and automation workflows. Ensure artistic consistency and brand alignment across all creatives. Research competitor campaigns and emerging trends in mobile gaming advertising. Maintain organised project files, references, and archives for efficient reuse and iteration. Manage feedback loops and conduct regular creative reviews. Support the Lead Motion Designer in operational priorities and act as the point of contact in their absence. Requirements: Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and other industry-standard motion design tools. Strong understanding of creative marketing, ad production pipelines, and mobile gaming performance metrics. Working knowledge of 3D software (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and Unity is preferred. Proven experience leading or mentoring creative teams in production or marketing environments. Ability to integrate AI tools and automation for workflow efficiency. Excellent communication, collaboration, and feedback skills. A strong sense of visual storytelling, pacing, and design aesthetics. \n Why Kwalee? Generous Holiday: Start with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll also earn an extra day for every year of service, up to 5 years! Flexible Working: We offer core hours that allow you to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of 'Work From Home' days to use when you need them. Health Cover: Private medical cover, life assurance, a solid pension plan, and cover for dental and optical care. Recharge: Take advantage of our on-site gym and a supportive atmosphere that prioritises your wellbeing. Free Food & Drink: Fuel your day with unlimited free snacks and drinks. Gaming Goodies: Receive Steam codes for all our game releases! Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend to our vibrant, fun office. Office Location: Leamington Spa office location, with from parking and electric charging stations. Merch & Events: Get exclusive Kwalee merch, enjoy fun seasonal events, and stay informed with regular town halls. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of motion-based advertising creatives for mobile games and mentor junior designers. Collaborate with various teams to align creative direction with business goals and analyze performance metrics to optimize strategies.