2D Animator / Motion Graphics Artist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Posh Gecko is looking for a highly talented 2D animator/motion graphics designer to join our production agency in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
The ideal candidate will have experience working across many different commercial projects, with a showreel that demonstrates a variety of styles.
The skills
- A highly skilled and efficient user of After Effects
- Possess a broad understanding of graphic design, typography and layout
- Comfortable working within Adobe CC software (Photoshop, Illustrator etc.)
- Be highly creative and thrive in a lively creative environment
- Self-motivated and able to engage well in a team environment
- Happy to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Have at least one years experience working freelance or within an agency
- Have an awesome showreel showcasing a range of projects across different industries
The role
The candidate will be required to work on a variety of projects from conception to final delivery. If you’re looking for a role with almost complete creative freedom then this is for you!
Projects will span a variety of styles and disciplines.
The candidate will be expected to tackle all projects given to them with the same level of enthusiasm and passion to deliver something amazing!
This is a permanent position with a negotiable salary dependent on the candidates experience. Junior, mid and senior animators will all be considered.
Suitability for interview will be primarily based on the quality of your showreel and previous work.
This position is not suitable for remote working and requires the candidate to be based full-time at our studio located in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.
Please note - Suitable candidates will be comfortable producing work to a similar standard found on our portfolio (www.poshgecko.co.uk/work). We look forward to seeing this demonstrated within your showreel.
No recruitment agencies for this one please. You’d be wasting your time and ours making the call. Thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Animators & Digital Effects Artists: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for 2D Animator / Motion Graphics Artist roles across Posh Gecko Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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