PokerStars

SeniorManager-MotionDesign

£70–105k ~AI est. Leeds, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Manager - Motion Design at PokerStars. Skills: Motion design, Animation, Creative direction, Team leadership. Define creative vision for motion design. Drive creative vision for motion design”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years' experience in motion design, 3 years in senior or leadership capacity, Portfolio showcasing expertise in 2D and 3D motion graphics, animation, and storytelling, Expert knowledge of After Effects, Expert knowledge of Cinema 4D, Expert knowledge of Premiere Pro, Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Experience producing motion content for live events, Experience producing motion content for broadcasts, Experience producing motion content for large-scale productions

Nice to Have

Familiarity in Blender, Familiarity in Unreal Engine, Familiarity in other advanced motion tools, Familiarity with content marketing, Familiarity with performance-led creative

What You'll Do.

Define creative vision for motion design

Drive creative vision for motion design

Translate brand guidelines into motion content

Translate campaign concepts into motion content

Manage ideation for animation projects

Manage storyboarding for animation projects

Manage conceptual development for animation projects

Manage ideation for motion projects

Manage storyboarding for motion projects

Manage conceptual development for motion projects

Manage motion design teams

Mentor motion design teams

Inspire motion design teams

Manage in-house motion designers

Manage external freelancers

Allocate resources effectively

Balance creative ambition with delivery

Maintain high production standards

Ensure outputs delivered on time

Ensure outputs delivered on budget

Ensure outputs delivered to specification

Stay up to date with trends

Stay up to date with tools

Stay up to date with emerging technologies

Introduce new techniques

Introduce new workflows

Explore opportunities in AR

Explore opportunities in VR

Explore opportunities in real-time rendering

Explore opportunities in interactive motion

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Creative teams; Producers; Technical teams; Project managers; Head of Creative; Senior Creative Manager

Communication Scope

Presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Resource allocation, Project delivery

Full Job Description

Senior Manager - Motion Design **Job title:** Senior Manager, Motion Design **Location:** Leeds, UK **Overview of the role:** We’re looking for a highly creative and strategic Senior Motion Design Manager who will be responsible for leading the development, and delivery of world-class motion design across digital platforms, and Live Event experiences. This role combines high-level creative direction with hands-on technical expertise, ensuring that every motion asset enhances storytelling, strengthens brand identity, and engages audiences. The Senior Motion Manager will act as both a visionary and a mentor, guiding a team of motion designers while collaborating across departments to deliver compelling and innovative work. This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both, while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned. Our Leeds office is at the heart of our business. The 8-storey building has an onsite staff gym and cafeteria, two heated rooftop terraces, a dedicated gaming room and a staircase amphitheatre. The space brings all our teams under one roof in the biggest private letting office in Yorkshire. **What you’ll do:** Motion isn’t just about animation or design — it’s about creating experiences that move people, visually and emotionally. We’re looking for someone who understands how motion brings stories to life, captures attention, and strengthens brand connection. Someone who can think big while guiding a team to deliver bold, consistent, on-brand work from concept through to final delivery. You’ll combine creative craft with strategic thinking — pairing innovative design with practical execution. You don’t just follow trends; you help shape them. And you know how to bring creatives, producers, and technical teams together to ensure motion integrates seam

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