Location
London, hybrid working with at least three days a week in the King's Cross office.

Hours
Full Time, 12-month fixed-term contract or internal staff secondment.

Salary
Starting from £47,731, with a package commensurate with skills, experience and responsibilities.

About the Role
Join the Guardian's Social Platforms team as a Motion Graphics Designer, creating compelling motion graphics and animations for multimedia content with a focus on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media channels. You will design same-day news explainers, longer form social-first investigations, evergreen data analysis videos, infographic headline cards, and bespoke off-platform carousels. Working closely with the video and social teams, you will produce bespoke audience-focused motion graphics, static cards, carousels, and animations to a consistently high standard across all digital journalism areas. You will also create and maintain graphic templates for internal and external video producers, ensuring alignment with Guardian style and brand guidelines. Collaboration with video producers, multimedia editors, journalists, art directors, designers, developers, and other specialists is key, as is contributing to interactive journalism projects with the visuals team as required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive global organisation committed to fearless investigative journalism and holding power to account.

Benefits
Six weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase an additional 5 days. Generous pension scheme with employer contributions between 8-12% depending on age. Two volunteering days annually and payroll giving options. Season ticket loans, life cover, income protection, eye tests, and optional dental insurance. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies. Support policies for IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality. Access to wellbeing tools including free yoga and pilates classes, corporate gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and a canteen overlooking Regents Canal serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Culture and Wellbeing
The Guardian champions diversity of thought and inclusion, with employee forums providing a platform to foster an inclusive workplace. It is the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. The organisation offers tailored wellbeing support and encourages a sense of belonging for all employees.

Learning and Development
The Guardian supports personal and professional growth with access to a broad range of tools and solutions, including support for vocational courses and apprenticeships. Honesty in applications is valued, and AI-generated content must not be presented as original work.

Experience
Proven professional experience creating high-quality motion graphics, animation, and static design that translate ideas into engaging, dynamic visual storytelling. Strong use of typography, colour, composition, and brand adherence is essential. Experience developing new video formats and styles, particularly explainers and social media news videos. Comfortable with practical video production aspects from concept through animation and post-production, including sound and music integration. Experience working collaboratively with video producers, designers, and editors. Experience in a newsroom environment is advantageous.

About you
A creative individual with imagination and flair to maintain and develop high standards of design consistent with Guardian style and brand. A keen interest in data visualisation and explanatory design, with an understanding of how animation and motion can simplify complex topics. Demonstrable ability to bring diverse perspectives to the role. Commitment to working inclusively and collaboratively within a diverse team.

Qualifications
Strong proficiency in Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, Figma, and Premiere Pro is highly desirable. A passion for visual storytelling and continuous learning is essential. No specific formal qualifications are mandated, but relevant professional experience and software skills are required.