sheffield motion studio
we make things move. started in 2018 by people who got tired of seeing animation treated like decoration. been doing this for 7 years now - over 300 projects for clients who actually care about the work.
how we got here
2018. a bunch of designers sitting in a cafe in sheffield talking about how most motion work felt soulless. corporate templates, rushed timelines, clients who wanted "something like that apple ad" but cheaper and faster.
we thought animation could be more than that. not necessarily prettier or more expensive, just more thoughtful. so we started taking on projects ourselves.
now we're 15 people. we work with startups figuring out their first product video, agencies who need animation for campaigns, and companies who've finally decided to explain what they actually do.
still based in sheffield but our work shows up everywhere. berlin agencies, san francisco saas companies, london brands. same philosophy for all of them - understand what needs to be said, then figure out the best way to say it through motion.
15 people who care
about getting it right
sienna darrow
runs the creative side. spent a decade at studios in london and amsterdam before moving back to sheffield. probably has opinions about your typeface choice.
kael morrison
makes everything move. freelanced for years before joining us full time. now leads animation and somehow finds time to mentor juniors.
lyra beaumont
shapes every visual. came from branding and editorial. obsessed with color theory and will argue about kerning.
niko vance
keeps everything on track. manages timelines, talks to clients, somehow prevents chaos. the person you email when you need an update.
ellis thorne
adds audio. trained as a composer, now makes sound that matches our visuals. probably listening to something weird right now.
mara vesper
builds 3d worlds. came from game development, brings that attention to detail to every render. our go-to for anything that needs depth.
want to work together?
if you need motion work and care about quality over quick turnarounds, we should talk.
get in touch