Senior Motion Art Director - Client Lead

Senior Motion Art Director - Client Lead

London / Manchester – This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service based in London. We combine data, technology, creative and paid media to crack brands’ business problems and drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like social, influencer, TTL ad campaigns, augmented reality, AI and innovation.

We are looking for a Senior Motion Art Director for an exciting AI client of ours. The work we produce for them ranges from simple BAU creative responses to full productions across multiple global markets. As the creative lead, you will be responsible for ensuring creative excellence across all campaigns and projects, guiding a cross‑functional team, and actively contributing to the creative process.

• Shape the art direction for motion and static outputs from concept to delivery.
• Work with the Design Director to develop processes, structures and raise the quality of design.
• Work with management and resources to operationally set the client team up for success.
• Lead, develop, motivate and inspire the design teams and foster collaboration.
• Deliver and inspire innovative high‑quality work across all deliverables.
• 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.
• Stay aware of advertising and media trends and pop culture.
• Use experience and ideas to contribute to the development of our creative process.
• Present work internally and externally to an excellent standard.
• Initiate and facilitate creative team collaboration and sharing, and team cohesion through social and team building initiatives.
• Guide execution across motion and static deliverables to keep work aligned with the original creative intent.

• Strong experience leading on a client with a consultative approach.
• Experience leading and guiding designers and creatives in a client team or department.
• Strong visual judgement and confidence contributing to concepts and creative direction.
• Art direction experience demonstrating the visual story of your work.
• Solid motion design skills with a good sense of timing, composition, framing, and storytelling.
• Experience creating style frames, 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, with examples of tech or AI‑led campaigns.

• 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 provided in the office all week and drinks at 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
• Help with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and cultural events, opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational talks from regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and development opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Buddies paired to support you through your first weeks.
• Reputation as a certified B Corp known for ethical and sustainable practices.

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively recruit, develop, nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. We encourage the discussion of reasonable adjustments to support all candidates throughout the recruitment process and beyond.