Motions Design Lead
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BJAK is seeking a Motions Design Lead for a full time onsite hybrid role in London. You will lead the design and animation of motion graphics for marketing campaigns, product explainers, social content and digital advertising, conceptualize storyboards, maintain visual consistency, and elevate the brand through experimentation and storytelling while mentoring junior designers and collaborating with video editors and cross functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a diploma or degree in a related field, expert proficiency in After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro (Cinema 4D or Blender a plus), and a showreel that proves leadership and storytelling. To apply, tailor your portfolio to demonstrate strategy, collaboration, and delivery, highlight system thinking, and be ready for a fast process including an online assessment, role interview, and CEO final; the role requires working from the UK office at least 3 days per week, with strong English communication.
About BJAK
The original mission of BJAK is we believe people deserve smarter ways to plan, save and grow their money. This is the origin of our name.
Started in 2019, we built the first mobile-first, insurance platform, enabling insurance to be accessible online by millions in the region. Today, its the leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia.
Today, we are expanding ways to help people in the region — this includes spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more. Our mission is help people get more from their money every day.
We have teams working around the world, with over 20 nationalities from our offices and remotely, who truly enjoys their work. We are looking for the most talented and driven people we can find. We are looking for people who work for their passion, not counting hours. Who loves building great next-generation products, not status quo. Who cares about redefining how everyone around us can get the best financial applications, not for an exclusive few.
If you're this person, we'd love to talk to you.
What You Will Do
Creative Direction & Motion Design
Lead the design and animation of motion graphics for marketing campaigns, product explainers, social content, and digital advertising
Conceptualize and develop storyboards, frames, and animation sequences aligned with brand objectives
Maintain visual consistency and technical quality across all motion outputs
Elevate design quality through experimentation, art direction, and storytelling
Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to translate objectives into motion-driven content
Mentor junior motion designers and guide creative execution for projects
Partner with video editors, videographers, and graphic designers to produce cohesive multimedia content
Present design concepts to stakeholders clearly and persuasively
Technical & Workflow Mastery
Oversee motion production from concept to delivery, ensuring efficiency and technical excellence
Develop reusable templates and motion design systems to streamline production
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creative innovation with timely delivery
Troubleshoot animation, rendering, or visual effects issues to maintain quality
Trend & Innovation
Stay at the forefront of and global motion design trends, animation techniques, and creative tools
Experiment with advanced VFX, 3D animation, and emerging digital formats
Continuously push creative boundaries to set new benchmarks for BJAK’s brand
What You Bring
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Motion Graphics, Animation, Multimedia Design, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in motion design, animation, or creative production
Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and other motion design tools (Cinema 4D, Blender is a plus)
Strong sense of storytelling, timing, and visual composition
Proven ability to lead creative direction and guide teams toward impactful visual outcomes
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
Portfolio or showreel demonstrating advanced motion design and animation work
Our Team & Culture
Lean, high-output team that moves fast and expects the same from each other
Everyone contributes meaningfully, thinks like an owner, and raises the bar
Clarity, execution, and iteration drive everything we do
Results, speed, and ownership matter more than titles
Location
This role is based in the United Kingdom. This is a hybrid role. You are expected to work from our United Kingdom office at least 3 days per week.
Language
English is our main working language across global teams. Strong English communication is required.
Interview Process:
Our process is designed to move fast:
Online assessment or practical task
Role-specific interview
CEO / final round
For strong candidates, we aim to complete the process and make an offer within 1 week from the start of the interview process.
Candidates who complete assessments quickly will be prioritized.