About us.
We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.
About the role.
Are you ready to animate ideas and bring stories to life through motion?
We’re on the lookout for a talented, detail-obsessed After Effects Animator/Editor to join our fast-paced, creatively ambitious HelloStudio team. Reporting directly to a Creative Direction Lead, you’ll be at the heart of crafting motion-led content that captivates, informs, and inspires.
From animated explainers to kinetic social edits, logo stings to internal storytelling—you’ll be the one adding movement, energy, and polish to every frame. This is your chance to shape how HelloStudio shows up in motion, creating content that’s not just watched, but remembered.
If you’re passionate about animation, love collaborating with creatives, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design and animate high-quality motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.
- Integrate illustration, animation, and kinetic typography into engaging video content.
- Edit video sequences for brand campaigns, social media, and internal communications using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Collaborate with creative leads and the Senior Videographer/Editor to develop and execute visual concepts.
- Build animations from style frames, storyboards, or scripts provided by the creative team.
- Prepare animation assets, manage version control, and maintain organised project files.
- Contribute to internal showreels, pitch visuals, and creative presentations.
- Stay ahead of animation trends, platform requirements, and emerging techniques.
About you.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, with a strong grasp of animation and motion design.
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite—Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Experience designing animated elements like lower thirds, transitions, logo stings, and explainer graphics.
- Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, timing, and composition.
- Able to translate creative ideas into compelling visual sequences.
- Excellent attention to detail and file management.
- A confident communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across teams.
- A portfolio or showreel that showcases your commercial animation, illustration, and editing skills is essential.
- Curious, adaptable, and always looking to push creative boundaries.
Some of our benefits.
- Flexible, hybrid working model
- Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
- £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Udemy learning access
- Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
- Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
- Matched pension up to 6%
- More benefits can be found on our career site
How to apply
Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.
What happens next?
Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position:
1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.
2nd stage - A one-hour formal task based interview. This will be held in-person at our Speke, Liverpool office.
As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.
Equal opportunities
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
