Job description
Location: Remote, must be UK-based
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Why Midnite?
Midnite is a next-generation betting platform that is built for today’s fandom. We are a collective of engineers and designers who all share a passion for sports and gaming. We exist to bring fans closer to the games they love through the rush of winning money.
Unlike the alternatives, Midnite doesn’t feel like a website built two decades ago. Instead, it’s a cutting-edge creation, designed and constructed from the ground up with the latest technologies. Crafting an experience that’s truly intuitive, immersive, and immediately understandable is no walk in the park, but we thrive on the challenge. We believe we’re on the brink of creating something truly awesome.
About the role:
We are looking for a Mid-Senior Motion Graphic Designer who has expertise in creating compelling visual content and animations to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality motion graphics and animations for various media platforms, including social media marketing ads across all platforms. Video Editor skills are a big plus! Ideally, you are equally confident cutting together footage and bringing a narrative to life. A big part of the role will be from a paid social media perspective, and you’ll take the lead in crafting standout social media content for Midnite. You’ll be responsible for producing engaging videos and stills across key platforms like Instagram, Snap and YouTube, ensuring everything is optimised, on-brand, and tailored to each audience.
We believe we can take our brand into a new era of betting, so we’re seeking a bold, creative thinker with a proven track record in:
- Video editing
- Social content management
- Copywriting
- Leveraging social media best practices
We want you to take ownership from conceptualisation to delivery, and liaise with our Art Director to understand how we can set the social content bar high. You’ll produce compelling video assets for various channels, including web, email, social and print, across various teams. You’ll play an essential part in the development of all Midnite’s visual elements. Using your expertise, you’ll maintain a coherent, consistent and dynamic design approach, considering 3D design, type, image and layout across all channels to elevate and communicate our brand identity. We have exciting ambitions, and being the first Motion and 3D hire of the team, you’ll be key in setting the standard. You’ll work across various growth channels and liaise with the wider design team to collaborate. You should be comfortable following creative direction and building upon ideas whilst suggesting ways your trade can enhance our marketing creative.
Responsibilities:
- Create best-in-class motion for brand identities, campaigns and animation projects, able to comfortably work on both 2D and 3D animation builds.
- Edit short form for video-led projects and cut mood films for pitches and internal work when required.
- Collaborate with the wider creative and design teams to develop concepts and treatments and produce storyboards.
- Keep up to date with the latest motion and design with a keen eye on social trends.
- Act as a line manager to motion designers in the team. Assisting them with their personal development, making sure they possess and develop the necessary skills, tools and processes to succeed in their roles.
- Confidently work across multiple motion projects on different timescales.
- Have responsibility over your workloads, managing your time effectively and delivering on time and within budget.
- Give direction and provide feedback when working with external talents on motion projects.
- You will report to the Art Director and, where needed, support in the running and leading of certain motion projects.
- Contribute to project scopes and estimates, where required.
Skills:
- Motion Design Expertise: Mastery in tools like Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D (or equivalent).
- 5+ years of experience to join our multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate ideas into visual narratives.
- Proficiency in animation principles, timing, and compositing.
- Creativity and attention to detail in crafting visually stunning motion content.
- Time-management skills to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong design background and awareness of current trends in both motion and design.
- Knowledgeable on the fundamentals of great storytelling and how to apply them to both film and motion briefs, and be comfortable expressing your ideas through storyboards and/or treatments.
- Strong understanding of the importance of brand systems, tone of voice and guidelines.
What’s in it for you:
- Shape our future: Play a key role in our team’s success, where your voice matters, and you’ll have a direct impact on shaping Midnite’s future.
- Connect and unwind: Take part in our quarterly gatherings where our community comes together to bond and have fun.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Look after your well-being with our outstanding zero-excess health insurance plan, which includes optical and dental coverage.
- Simplify life: Take advantage of our nursery salary sacrifice scheme, allowing you to conveniently pay your child’s nursery fees straight from your paycheck.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy 25 paid holidays a year, plus generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
- Productive home office: We provide everything you need for a comfortable and ergonomic home setup, ensuring you’re as productive as possible.
- Flexible working: We embrace flexible working, allowing you to adjust your schedule when life’s unexpected moments arise.
- Latest tech made easy: With our salary sacrifice schemes, you can upgrade to the latest gadgets, household items, and mobile tech without the upfront cost.
- Exclusive perks: Enjoy a wide range of discounts on retailers, groceries, and subscriptions, making life a little more affordable.
- Grow with us: Expand your skills through internal and external learning opportunities while benefiting from access to mentorship programs that support your development.
- Transparent compensation: We provide competitive pay with clear team bandings and salary grids, ensuring that salary discussions are simple and fair.
- Constructive feedback: We foster a transparent culture, encouraging individual feedback and review sessions to help everyone improve.
At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.
We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.
