Motion Designer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2142 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and ThinkMarkets is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are looking for a hands-on Motion Designer to create video and motion content for our campaigns, paid media, social channels and products. You will work alongside our global marketing and creative teams, taking projects from storyboards and visual direction through to final delivery. This is a full-time independent contractor role open to applicants in any location, provided they can work hours that align with our teams in the UAE and UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Create short- and long-form motion videos for campaigns, paid media and social media.
- Produce explainer videos, product videos and other content that makes complex ideas clear and engaging.
- Edit video content and incorporate stakeholder feedback across multiple rounds.
- Resize and adapt assets for different channels and formats.
- Support the localisation of video content for different markets and languages.
- Handle basic sound design and audio syncing where needed.
- Work from storyboards, copy and visual direction to develop animatics and final cuts.
- Maintain consistent motion and visual standards across all deliverables.
- At least 3 years of experience in motion design and video editing, with a portfolio showing work across digital campaigns and social channels.
- Full-time independent contractor role, working five days per week with our global teams.
- Open to applicants in any location who can work hours that overlap with our UAE and UK teams.
- Compensation is a fixed monthly fee.
- Contractors are entitled to public holidays in their country of residence.
- Paid annual leave, paid sick leave and other employee benefits are not included. Any additional time off is unpaid.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Graphic and multimedia designers (SOC 2142) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~50k in sample- Middle half £28,860–41,912
- Median £33,800
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ThinkMarkets holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2142 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.