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Team: UX

Salary banding: 65k - 75k 

Experience: Senior

Working pattern: Full-Time

Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

This role in 3 words: Purposeful, satisfying and impactful 

Top 3 qualities for this role: Dynamic, creative, and impactful

Please note that applications without a portfolio attached will not be considered

Where you’ll work:

At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.

All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Teamworking for the planet

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

The UX team are the DNA that exists to connect our customers, business and brand. We play a pivotal role in helping and supporting our customers on our Zero Carbon journey by crafting experiences that power the movement today and lead the path to the future. 

This role in a nutshell:

We are seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join our creative team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity and storytelling of our brand, responsible for creating motion graphics that inspire, educate, and drive action, empowering customers to take control of their home energy and reduce their carbon footprint.

Your key outcomes will be:

• Visually Stunning Design: Produce exceptional motion graphics that elevate our brand and captivate our audience. Your work will showcase a mastery of design principles, animation techniques, and storytelling, with a strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles for motion design.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure all motion graphics adhere to our brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive visual identity across all platforms and devices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Marketing, Brand, and Product teams, as well as engineers, to understand project goals and translate them into visually compelling and technically feasible motion graphics.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard software such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Premiere Pro, as well as emerging tools like Blender, Unreal Engine, and real-time rendering engines.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Approach challenges with a creative and innovative mindset, finding unique solutions that push the boundaries of motion graphics design, including exploring new technologies and workflows.
• Performance Optimisation: Utilise techniques and tools to optimise motion graphics for various delivery platforms, minimising file sizes and load times without compromising visual quality. This includes knowledge of video codecs, image optimisation, and efficient rendering workflows.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work while effectively communicating progress and challenges to stakeholders.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in motion graphics design, incorporating new ideas and approaches into your work. This includes researching and experimenting with emerging technologies such as AR/VR, interactive motion graphics, and AI-powered design tools.

You’ll be a successful Motion Graphics Designer here at OVO if you…

• Have a passion for visual storytelling and a strong understanding of design principles.
• Possess a portfolio showcasing exceptional motion graphics work.
• Are proficient in industry-standard software.
• Have a collaborative and proactive approach to work.
• Are able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

You won’t like this role if you…

• Are uncomfortable with ambiguity, change, and managing conflicting priorities.
• Are not interested in staying current with design trends and technology.
• Prefer working in isolation rather than collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

We’ll pay you between X-X depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. 

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: 

For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your healthWith benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and moreFor your wellbeingWith gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donationsFor your home  Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargersFor your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.

For your Belonging

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

Oh, and one last thing...

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!

If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..