Animation Developer

£400 Day Rate (Inside IR35) Initial 2-Month Contract (Extension Potential) Fully Remote Starting September 2026

Your new company A large public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Animation Developer to support the delivery of a high-profile digital content project. Working within a specialist programme team, you will be responsible for developing a complex animated digital asset designed to simplify and visualise a multi-stage operational process.

Your new role This is a hands-on production role requiring strong expertise across animation, motion graphics and digital content development. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end creation of a substantial animated product, including storyboarding, asset creation, animation, editing and final delivery. Working from an established script and technical requirements, you'll transform complex workflow and process information into a polished visual solution using industry-standard tooling.A key element of the engagement will be producing reusable templates, structured project files and supporting assets to enable future maintenance and updates by internal teams.

What you'll need to succeed We're looking for contractors with proven experience delivering animation and motion graphics projects from concept through to completion. Essential skills include:

• Expert Adobe After Effects capability
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Premiere Pro skills
• Strong motion graphics and digital animation experience
• Experience creating process visualisations, explainer assets or information-rich content
• Ability to work from technical requirements and detailed specifications
• Experience delivering high-quality digital products to agreed timelines
• Understanding of accessibility requirements for video and digital content

Experience within government, public sector or regulated environments would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return This is an opportunity to deliver a highly visible digital product with strong technical ownership and autonomy. The role offers fully remote working, an attractive day rate and the potential for further project extensions.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV together with examples of relevant Adobe After Effects and motion graphics work. If this role isn't quite right, but you specialise in animation, multimedia development or digital design, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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