Motion & Graphic Designer (parental leave cover)

Join one of the world’s most beloved brands as a Motion & Graphic Designer!Are you a visual storyteller with a deep appreciation for art, culture, and character-driven design? Do you dream of crafting visuals and animations that connect generations and inspire creativity? If so, we want to hear from you!We’re looking for a talented Motion & Graphic Designer with minimum 3 years of experience to join our team as a parental leave cover. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual language of an iconic global brand, creating designs and animations that celebrate artistry, storytelling, and cultural relevance.In this role, you will:Bring characters to life through thoughtful, expressive design and animations.Draw inspiration from art, heritage, and pop culture to create meaningful visuals.Craft stunning graphics for packaging, merchandise, and digital experiences.Design engaging assets for social media, campaigns, and immersive storytelling.Collaborate with a brilliant, passionate team of illustrators, marketers, and product designers.Participate in meetings, drive projects forward with the producers and the team, and work independently with clients.We are looking for:At least 3 years of experience in graphic design, animation, and/or illustration, ideally with character brands.A portfolio that showcases artistic depth, cultural awareness, and storytelling.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) as well as animation software.Good illustration skills and animation skills.A passion for visual narratives.An appreciation for the Moomin values.A true team player who thrives in a creative, culturally rich environment.Fluent English. Finnish and Swedish are a plus.Please note that this is an on-site position based in Helsinki, with the option to work from home one day per week (4 days in the office). We cannot offer remote work, relocation assistance, or sponsorship for work visas. We will only consider candidates who are already living in Finland.We offer:A relaxed, warm, and supportive work environment.A beautiful brand-new office full of artwork and Moominous spirit.Benefits include a culture and sports benefit, lunch card, phone and phone subscription, physical therapy at the office once per month, access to a private on-site gym for employees, occupational healthcare, including dental, employee fund, access to Moomin products, and a cottage in Pellinki.Why you should join us:Get to work with a brand deeply connected to art, culture, and storytelling.Shape the visual identity of a beloved global icon.Collaborate with a brilliant, fun, and passionate team that celebrates diversity, innovation, and creativity.Join a family-owned company with solid foundations and strong values.Competitive salary.If you believe in the power of design to inspire, connect, and transform, we’d love to see your work.How to applyWe’d love to get to know you! Please share your portfolio, CV and cover letter with us by 10 November.We’ll start reviewing applications right away and will hire the right person as soon as we find them — so don’t wait too long to send yours. 🌸For more information, you can contact:James Zambra, Creative Director, at james.zambra@moomin.com