Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)

We're looking for a creative and ambitious Creative Animator to join our team and support exciting retail media projects for one of ITG's major clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to grow their skills while contributing to high-impact campaigns seen across web, mobile, and social channels. In this role, you'll play a key part in producing engaging animations tailored to retail audiences. You'll work closely with our experienced creatives and client teams to bring ideas to life through vibrant motion graphics that align with brand and campaign goals. Key Responsibilities: Animation Creation - Produce clean and eye-catching 2D motion graphics and animations for digital retail campaigns. Creative Collaboration - Support senior animators and designers in developing storyboards and visuals that align with client briefs and retail messaging. Retail-Ready Design - Ensure all animations are optimized for performance across retail media platforms, maintaining consistency and brand alignment. Content Adaptation - Adapt creative content into various formats (e.g., social ads, digital banners, in-store screens) while maintaining visual impact. Feedback & Iteration - Implement feedback from senior creatives and clients with attention to detail and willingness to learn. Technical Prep - Assist in rendering and exporting files for delivery across multiple formats and channels. Creative Learning - Stay curious about motion design trends and tools, especially those relevant to retail and consumer engagement. Requirements: Some professional or freelance experience in motion graphics, ideally in an agency or retail setting. A portfolio that showcases a good understanding of animation fundamentals and visual storytelling. Proficiency with Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop Knowledge of 3D software (e.g., Cinema 4D or Studio 3Ds Max) is a bonus but not compulsory. A strong sense of timing, composition, typography, and colour. Eagerness to take direction, learn new tools, and adapt to brand guidelines. Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Work's a treat! On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time. Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing. Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun! Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments. Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home. So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out. Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy. Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work. Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back and having lots of fun in the process! Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in. Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions. Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life. We Value Diversity We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too. At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together. ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. What next? If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.