About
At Starling, we are on a mission to provide people with a fairer, smarter, and more human alternative to traditional banks. We are building a leading digital bank, driven by fast technology, fair service, and honest values. Our vision is to create a banking industry that serves everyone, which we accomplish by developing best-in-class proprietary technology, offering an exceptional customer experience, and establishing a strong, sustainable business.
Responsibilities
•Create high-quality motion design and animation across brand, marketing, campaigns and social
•Translate creative ideas and static designs into compelling, beautifully crafted motion
•Bring an exceptional level of attention to timing, pacing, transitions and animation detail
•Develop and present motion concepts, storyboards and creative explorations
•Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to final delivery
•Work closely with brand designers, writers, marketers and other creative teams
•Contribute ideas, references and creative thinking throughout the design process
•Collaborate with designers to explore how motion can elevate and strengthen their work
•Respond positively to feedback and develop ideas through iteration
•Share knowledge, techniques and inspiration with the wider studio
•Apply and evolve Starling's motion identity across a wide range of touchpoints
•Bring our brand's confident, purposeful and playful personality to life through movement
•Understand how timing, easing and composition can communicate character and emotion
•Maintain consistency in how the brand moves while finding opportunities for creative expression
•Help develop and refine our motion principles, behaviours and guidelines
•Explore different animation techniques and approaches to solve creative challenges
•Stay curious about developments in motion design, animation and emerging creative technologies
•Bring fresh ideas, creative references and new perspectives into the team
•Experiment with new tools and workflows, including 3D and AI where appropriate
•Take initiative in developing your own skills and pushing the quality of your craft
Requirements
•A standout portfolio or showreel demonstrating exceptional motion design, creativity and attention to detail
•Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with exceptional 2D animation skills and a good understanding of animation principles
•An exceptional eye for timing, rhythm, movement and visual storytelling
•Strong design fundamentals, particularly typography, composition and colour
•Experience creating motion for brand identities, campaigns, digital and social content
•An understanding of how motion can communicate brand personality, not just add visual interest
•Ability to develop ideas independently and take work from concept to final delivery
•Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and wider design workflows
•Attention to detail, a collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for motion design
Nice to have
•Experience with video editing
•Experience with 3D software such as Cinema 4D or Blender
•Curiosity about emerging creative tools and techniques
Conditions
•You will work a 37.5 hour week, with shifts between 9am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
•All Starling colleagues spend a minimum of 10 days per month in the office with flexibility to work the rest from home
•Work on projects that directly shape the future of banking and improve the financial lives of customers
•Starling is technology-led, with freedom to accomplish goals in innovative ways
•Be part of a collaborative, empowered, and forward-thinking team
•Encouragement of experimentation, ownership, and a relentless focus on "doing the right thing"
•Commitment to professional growth, learning new technologies, and taking on new challenges from day one
•Starling is a Living Wage employer, committed to flexible working, and dedicated to creating a fair, open, and safe working environment
Benefits
•Company-enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme (7% employer contribution)
•Private Medical Insurance with Vitality including mental health support and cancer care
•Partner benefits including discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
•25 days holiday (plus public holiday allowance can be taken whenever works best for you)
•An extra day's holiday for your birthday
•Life Insurance at 4x your salary
•16 hours of paid volunteering time a year
•Ability to buy or sell annual leave
•Generous family-friendly policies
•Annual leave increases with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
•Incentivised refer a friend scheme
•Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
•Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
