Senior Lead Motion Art Director

DEPT

This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service based in London. We combine data, technology, creative and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like social, influencer, TTL ad campaigns, augmented reality, AI and innovation. Our clients include eBay, easyJet, Just Eat Takeaway and Pepsico. JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a Motion Designers for an exciting AI Platform client of ours. The work we produce for them is varied and can range drastically from simple BAU creative responses, to in-person creative sprints and even full productions across multiple global markets. As a Motion Designer, you will shape art direction through ideas, motion, and design systems across both moving and static outputs. You bring strong art direction thinking and high-level craft together to develop concepts from early thinking to final execution. You care about story, composition, pacing, and how visuals communicate both over time and in a single frame. You push ideas forward while actively involved in the work. Communication & presentation skills are critical due to frequent touchpoints with internal and external senior stakeholders in, both of which are located across the UK and US. You’ll be expected to work fast and nimble, getting work organised and ready to present to client. You will also attend and contribute to in-person creative sprints & workshops with the wider creative teams as well as the clients internal creative teams too.  WHAT YOU’LL DO: * Shape the art direction across motion and static outputs from concept to delivery * Develop strong creative ideas rooted in narrative, pacing, composition, and visual structure * Create and direct high quality motion and design work across campaigns and formats * Define look and feel, styleframes, and motion language for projects * Collaborate closely with designers, creatives, and other disciplines * Guide execution across motion and static deliverables to keep work aligned with the original creative intent * Stay curious of new tools, references, and techniques across art direction, motion, and visual design * Lead more junior designers in their work, by setting the art direction and QC of their work WHAT YOU BRING: * Strong visual judgement and confidence contributing to concepts and creative direction. Art direction experience showing how you’ve helped crafted the visual story of your work.  * Experience as a motion designer with a clear art direction mindset across both motion and design * Solid motion design skills with a good sense of timing, composition, framing, and storytelling * Experience creating styleframes, visual systems, and narrative driven motion * Curiosity around AI tools and interest in learning how they can support creative work * A strong portfolio or showreel showing concept, craft, and high quality motion and design work WE OFFER: * A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location). * An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies * Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme. * 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays). * Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday. * Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. * Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents. * Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. * Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. * Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. * Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®. * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get  WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Flo Health

500M+ downloads. 80M+ monthly users. A decade of building – and we’re still accelerating. Flo is the world’s #1 health & fitness app worldwide on a mission to build a better future for female health. Backed by a $200M investment led by General Atlantic, we became the first product of our kind to reach a $1B valuation in 2024 – and we’re not slowing down. With 7M paid subscribers and the highest-rated experience in the App Store’s health category, we’ve spent 10 years earning trust at scale. Now, we’re building the next generation of digital health – AI-powered, privacy-first, clinically backed – to help our users know their body better. The job Senior Product Designers at Flo play a pivotal role in shaping complex, system-level design solutions that elevate user experiences across the Flo app. This role combines deep expertise in UX thinking, interaction design, systemic thinking, AI tooling and visual craft with the ability to architect scalable frameworks and influence product direction.  As a senior individual contributor, you will be tackling the most challenging design problems, setting the quality bar for the team, and ensuring designs are accessible, inclusive, and emotionally resonant. You will collaborate with product, engineering, research, medical, legal and content disciplines, leveraging high-fidelity prototypes to drive critical business decisions, raising craft excellence, and contributing significantly to Flo’s overarching vision. Your Experience Must have: * 8+ years of professional experience designing mobile applications. * Portfolio demonstrating expertise in systemic design, advanced prototyping skills, micro-interactions, and the ability to architect solutions with measurable product impact. * Experience creating scalable frameworks, contribution to design systems, and interaction models. * Proficiency in Figma and advanced prototyping tools (e.g., Protopie). * Experience using motion and animation tools (e.g., Lottie, Rive, After Effects). * Experience leveraging AI/LLM tools to accelerate design exploration and streamline concept validation (e.g., Claude, Vercel). * Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to distill complex ideas into clear narratives and influence stakeholders. * Deeply collaborative, with experience mentoring and raising the craft bar for design teams. Nice to have: * Experience designing gamified or behaviour-change-driven experiences. * Experience working in health tech or regulated industries What you'll be doing You'll be responsible for: * Lead complex design projects (0 → 1), creating scalable frameworks and systems that support growth and innovation. * Proactively tackle complex and ambiguous challenges, defining requirements and prioritising the most impactful workstreams to deliver clear, compelling, user-centred experiences. * Design features, e2e flows, and experiments that align with user needs and business goals (e.g., engagement, retention, etc.). * Produce high-fidelity prototypes and mock-ups using Figma or advanced tools, strategically utilising AI to streamline the concept-to-validation process. * Develop and evolve interaction models, motion principles, and visual systems that scale across teams and inspire adoption. * Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and content designers to deliver cohesive solutions. * Proactively mentor peers, junior designers, and non-designers, providing actionable feedback and upskilling guidance to raise the overall craft bar. * Advocate for emotionally intelligent, ethical design and ensure accessibility standards are upheld at every stage. * Be a key contributor to our design system, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and scalability in all outputs. * Integrate AI tools into day-to-day work. What you'll be measured on: * Deliver complex design initiatives that significantly improve user engagement, retention, and user satisfaction outcomes. * Strengthen Flo’s design systems, frameworks, animation and motion principles to enable scalable, high-quality design across teams. * Raise team capability and craft standards by mentoring peers and contributing to a culture of design excellence. #LI-Hybrid Annual Salary Range (ranges may vary based on skills and experience) £85,000—£105,000 GBP How we work We’re a mission-led, product-driven team. We move fast, stay focused and take ownership – from brief to build to impact. Debate is encouraged. Decisions are shared. We care about craft, ship with purpose, and always raise the bar. You’ll be working with people who take their work seriously, not themselves. It takes commitment, resilience, and the drive to keep going when things get tough. Because better health outcomes are worth it.  What you'll get We support impact with meaningful reward. Here’s what that looks like: * Competitive salary and annual reviews * Opportunity to participate in Flo’s performance incentive scheme * Paid holiday, sick leave, and female health leave * Enhanced parental leave and pay for maternity, paternity, same-sex and adoptive parents * Accelerated professional growth through world-changing work and learning support * In-person collaboration and work in a hybrid model, with 3 days per week spent in the office * 5-week fully paid sabbatical at 5-year Floversary * Flo Premium for friends & family, plus more health, pension and wellbeing perks Diversity, equity and inclusion Our strength is in our differences. At Flo, hiring is based on merit, skill and what you bring to the role – nothing else. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, communities and identities. 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Unity Group

JOB PURPOSE We are seeking an experienced Senior / Project Architect to join us in‑house architecture studio within a real estate development company. This is a hybrid senior role, combining hands‑on architectural delivery with development‑side design management, consultant oversight, and project governance.   The role requires ownership of projects from early concept through delivery and handover, acting as both Lead Architect and Design / Development Manager. You will be responsible for preparing and coordinating design information, managing consultants, protecting design quality, controlling technical compliance, and acting as a key interface between development, construction, consultants, and external stakeholders.   Key Responsibilities 1. Architectural Leadership & Design Delivery * Act as Lead Architect for multiple projects across residential, mixed‑use, or commercial developments * Lead concept, planning, and technical design stages through to construction and completion * Prepare, review, and sign off on architectural drawings, specifications, reports, and schedules * Ensure design intent, quality, and commercial objectives are maintained throughout the project lifecycle * Develop and maintain design standards, details, and technical guidelines aligned with company objectives 2. Design Management & Consultant Coordination * Act as Design Manager from a developer’s perspective, overseeing internal and external designers * Appoint, manage, and coordinate consultants (architecture, structures, MEP, fire, acoustic, façade, landscape, planning, specialists) * Manage information flow, design programmes, deliverables, and approvals * Lead design reviews, value engineering exercises, and risk mitigation workshops * Ensure design coordination and clash‑free documentation before construction issues  3. Information Management & Technical Control * Own the design information process, including staging, gateway reviews, and audit trails * Review and approve technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and outputs * Ensure compliance with:  * Planning conditions * Building Regulations * Fire strategy and statutory requirements * Employer’s Requirements and Development Brief * Control document status, revisions, and issue procedures 4. Development & Commercial Oversight * Work closely with Development, Commercial, and Construction teams to align design with budget, programme, and risk * Review and manage consultant appointments, scopes of service, and fee proposals * Review payment applications, milestone completions, and variation requests * Support procurement by reviewing tender queries, contractor proposals, and technical submissions 5. Site Ownership & Construction Stage Involvement * Maintain design ownership during construction, acting as the design authority * Attend site regularly to review progress, quality, and compliance * Review and respond to:  * RFIs and technical queries * Shop drawings and samples * Design changes and site instructions * Ensure the built work reflects the approved design and specifications 6. Client, Stakeholder & Team Management * Act as a primary client‑side design lead, representing the company internally and externally * Manage communication with:  * Internal development and construction teams * Local authorities and statutory bodies * External consultants and contractors * Mentor and manage junior architects and assistants within the studio * Support recruitment, workload planning, and capability development within the studio CANDIDATE'S PROFILE Desired Skills & Experience Essential * ARB registered Architect (or equivalent international qualification) * Typically, 5–10+ years post‑qualification experience * Proven experience delivering projects from concept to completion * Strong background in design management within a developer‑led, or client‑side environment preferred * Excellent technical knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction processes * Experience managing consultants, appointments, and fee structures * Confidence leading projects on-site and during construction Desirable * Experience working within or alongside real estate developers * Understanding of commercial and residential development viability * Strong BIM coordination experience * Familiarity with JCT and/or Design & Build procurement routes Personal Attributes * Strong leadership and decision‑making skills * Commercially aware and risk‑focused * Design and Detail‑oriented with the ability to see the wider project picture * Confident communicator across design, construction, and commercial teams * Able to balance design quality with programme and cost constraints CONTACT INFORMATION Please submit your most up-to-date CV along with your project portfolio to apply.