Motion & Graphic Designer

Watchfinder & Co. is the ultimate destination for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches. We’re on an exciting mission to accelerate our global presence and help even more customers to find their perfect timepiece.

We are on the search for an experienced Motion & Graphic Designer to lead on conception, creation, and execution of visual assets to enhance brand reputation, engage key target audiences and support the achievement of marketing goals.

This is a brand-new opportunity within the Brand & Design team, with some exciting projects to lead and make an impact.

Please note, this role is currently based at our Kent HQ and there is a requirement to be on site four days per week.

How will you make an impact?

• Craft visually appealing designs through film, moving assets and various forms of motion for activations across digital media platforms including Watchfinder Website.
• Create and develop original, high quality, creative concepts through the delivery if static and dynamic assets in response to briefs, that conform to brand guidelines.
• Incorporate typography, visual effects, and sound design to enhance overall impact and engagement of motion graphic content.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously and adhering to project timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with the creative team, including other designers, copywriters, and content creators, to conceptualise and storyboard projects that align with the brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Work cross functionally with wider key stakeholders to understand project goals, gather feedback, and incorporate revisions to achieve the desired creative vision.

How will you experience success with us?

• Significant experience as a creative designer working in a studio, agency or in-house.
• Core focuses on motion graphics using After Effects, Premier Pro and Cinema 4D.
• An obsession with motion and a foundational understanding of the principles and how to apply them to the latest trends and innovations.
• A passion for visual effects and a desire to push the envelope to create meaningful differentiation and standout.
• Ability to work cross-team to make things happen, dealing effectively with teams and locales.
• Ability to plan and schedule projects and content to deliver work on a regular and timely fashion.

Your Interview Journey 

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It is important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives. 

We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder’s exciting trajectory. 

Recognizing we are all different, if you need us to adapt the process, please get in touch via recruitment@Watchfinder.co.uk.

1st Stage – After your application has been selected, our Talent team will reach out to you within two weeks to conduct an introductory call.

2nd Stage – Video / in-person interview with the Head of Brand & Design or Chief Marketing Officer.

3rd Stage – Final Interview with the Chief Marketing Officer and HR Business Partner, that will include a case study to complete and present back in this stage.

Our company values -

Caring: Demonstrating empathy and respect for the people around us, the work we do and the business we are part of.

Pioneering: Finding new and innovative ways to adapt and improve the ways we operate and the service(s) we provide. 

Outstanding: Ensuring that the very highest standards are delivered across every facet of our business - internally and externally. Bringing excellence in everything we do, every time.