3D Motion Designer, Yoto
£45-50k
More information about location
1-5 days a week in office
Interactive audio platform for kids
Posted today
Interactive audio platform for kids
101-200 employees
Posted today
£45-50k
More information about location
1-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a 3D Motion Designer to join our team to help bring the Yoto world to life through engaging, playful and beautifully crafted motion
- Yoto’s Growth Team sits at the heart of how we reach more families around the world. They’re responsible for introducing Yoto 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
- Design and animate 3D motion graphics that express Yoto’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
Salary benchmarks
Our take
A key development in the last 5 years has been a move towards screen-based kids entertainment like apps and streaming services. However, more recently there have been concerns that excessive screen time for children can be damaging to health and development. So, many consumers are looking for alternative products which will expose children to modernity without the drawbacks of many modern devices. This is the demand which Yoto is setting out to capitalise on.
Yoto's product - a screen-free audio platform - enables children to access features such as audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes via physical cards inserted into the device. The Yoto Player has received considerable early praise from consumers and from investors also, who granted Yoto considerable funding.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for a business operating in the highly competitive children's toys market is keeping its product current. However, Yoto's software is fully customisable, meaning that alongside its library of content, parents can add their own audio files to the device to suit the interests of their children. This imbibes Yoto with a customisability that gives it an edge, especially as children's tastes change with age.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
11 people
Niamh Power, Tech Lead Manager
Our mission
Looking after Yoto's native iOS & Android apps, which allow parents to control and manage their players, their library and discovering new contentInsights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$22m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2021
$17m
SERIES A
Total funding: $42.4m
Company benefits
- Your birthday off
- Choice-based approach to where you work - we encourage everyone to come in to the office minimum once a month
- A Work from Anywhere policy giving you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period
- Yoto player and starter pack of cards
- Company socials and celebrations, including our annual Yoto Fest
- 2x volunteer days a year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly leave
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Private Medical Insurance or Wellbeing Allowance
- Dental advice and guidance
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Ben Drury
(Co-Founder & CEO)He has extensive experience as a Non Executive Director for the likes of Marmalade and Intercede. Since 2016, he has also been a board member and investor for Pimoroni.
Filip Denker
(Co-Founder & CTO)People progressing
Beth is our wonderful Head of Product, she got promoted to the position after 2 years as a Senior Product Manager.
Niamh is our superstar Tech Lead Manager for the iOS team, she got promoted to the position after 18 months as a Senior iOS Engineer.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Yoto
Clemence Strobl (Talent & People Manager)
- At Yoto, 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 Yoto 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, 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.
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