3D Motion Designer (FTC)

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create [Employer hidden] Originals like BrainBots.

We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it!

[Employer hidden]’s Growth Team

[Employer hidden]’s Growth Team sits at the heart of how we reach more families around the world. They’re responsible for introducing [Employer hidden] to new audiences, growing our community, and helping more kids discover the joy of screen-free audio. Working across marketing, performance, partnerships and creative, the team blends imagination with insight, testing, learning and refining how we show up in the world.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and animate 3D motion graphics that express [Employer hidden]’s playful, warm and imaginative brand.
• Create animations for product videos, launch campaigns, social media, website content and presentations.
• Develop concepts, storyboards, style frames, and motion exploration from creative briefs.
• Bring physical products to life through 3D visuals, animation and renders.
• Collaborate with designers, illustrators and copywriters to create cohesive creative work.
• Balance creativity with clarity, making sure animations are accessible and easy to understand.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining a high level of craft and attention to detail.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience as a 3D motion designer, with a portfolio or showreel demonstrating high quality work
• Proficiency in Cinema4D, Blender or similar 3D software
• Solid experience in after effects and compositing workflows
• Strong understanding of animation principles, pacing and visual storytelling
• A great eye for design, colour, lighting and composition
• Ability to interpret brand guidelines while pushing creative
• Clear communication and collaborative mindset
• Experience of rendering physical products or consumer electronics
• Knowledge of Redshift, Octane or similar render engine.

Nice to have:

• Experience with playful, character led or child focussed content
• Familiarity with sound design or audio-led storytelling
• Experience in working in consumer brands, product companies or creative studios.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 based on experience

What you can expect from [Employer hidden]:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working - expectation of 1 day a week on average in our London office, but you are welcome to come in more than this. How you meet the minimum expectation is up to you, to ensure you're happy and productive in your role whilst also getting that vital face time with your colleagues. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.
• Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical.
• Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children.
• People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development.
• Fun Perks: You receive your very own [Employer hidden] player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest!

Equity and Diversity

At [Employer hidden], we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.

We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at [Employer hidden] feels heard, respected, and appreciated.

We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators (check out our DEI selection), and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet.

Please only apply or engage with [Employer hidden] jobs posted on our careers page (careers.yotoplay.com or careers.yotoplay.com/en). All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system.