Design Director (3D/Motion Design)

TL;DR

Design Director (3D/Motion Design): Leading 3D and motion output for global technology clients with an accent on photoreal CGI branded content and end-to-end 3D pipelines. Focus on transforming product CAD data into high-end launch films and social content while directing complex animation sequences.

Location: Hybrid in Soho, London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a creative production agency specializing in social-first content for some of the world's biggest global brands.

What you will do

• Lead creative direction for 3D and motion projects from initial brief through to final delivery.
• Manage the full 3D pipeline, including concept, look development, modelling, shading, lighting, animation, and rendering.
• Transform client CAD and product data into photorealistic CGI branded content, launch films, and social assets.
• Set visual standards and maintain quality control for all 3D output leaving the department.
• Direct and manage freelance 3D artists and external studios to meet deadlines and quality benchmarks.
• Collaborate with the Studio Manager to schedule and sequence deliveries across multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in 3D and motion design, with a focus on technology, consumer electronics, or automotive brands.
• Advanced expertise in Cinema 4D and physically based rendering (Redshift preferred, or Octane/Arnold).
• Strong proficiency in After Effects and Adobe Creative Cloud for compositing and finishing.
• Proven experience leading teams and overseeing diverse project portfolios in an agency environment.
• A professional reel demonstrating high-end photoreal advertising product work.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid capacity in London, UK.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Houdini, Blender, Unreal Engine, or Substance.
• Familiarity with CAD interchange formats and clean-up (STEP, OBJ, FBX, USD, Alembic).

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment within a tight-knit team of diverse creative specialists.
• Opportunity to work with high-profile global technology clients.
• Focus on innovation and the integration of real-time, procedural, and AI-assisted 3D workflows.
• Social-first approach to creative production.