Media Production
TV, film, commercial, and online video production talent — from junior production coordinators to executive producers and heads of production.
Media Animation Graphics Recruitment Agency UK
Connect With Outstanding Creative Talent — Animated, Designed, and Built to Deliver
Match Rex places fully vetted permanent candidates across media production, animation & VFX, graphic design, motion graphics, brand & identity, and digital & UX throughout the United Kingdom. Book a free, no-obligation discovery call today.
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The Creative Recruitment Challenge — and the Solution
The Problem
- Animation and VFX roles open for months while production deadlines slip and client deliverables suffer
- Generalist recruiters who cannot tell a compositor from an animator — and send you the wrong one
- Showreels that look impressive but reveal a lack of pipeline understanding and studio discipline in interview
- Senior creative hires who leave within six months because the culture or production style was not right
- No understanding of niche disciplines — rigging, Houdini FX, motion graphics for broadcast, or brand systems design
- Shortlists built around availability, not genuine creative suitability
The Match Rex Solution
- Every candidate assessed for technical depth, creative judgement, and studio fit before you see them
- Specialists who understand the difference between a Creative Director brief and a Head of Animation mandate
- Access to 80,000+ verified UK media, animation, and graphics professionals across six disciplines
- Shortlist of 3–5 candidates with detailed profiles covering creative background and technical track record
- Executive search capability for Creative Director, Studio Head, and board-level appointments
- 12-week placement guarantee — because we stand behind every hire we make
What We Cover
Six Media, Animation & Graphics Disciplines
Match Rex covers the full spectrum of UK creative production — from animation studios and VFX houses to motion graphics, graphic design, brand identity, and digital product design.
Animation & VFX
2D and 3D animators, riggers, compositors, VFX artists, and technical directors across studio, broadcast, and freelance roles.
Graphic Design
Brand, print, and editorial designers at every level — from agency studio designers to creative leads and heads of design.
Motion Graphics
Motion designers, After Effects artists, and creative technologists for broadcast, digital advertising, and brand campaigns.
Brand & Identity
Brand strategists, identity designers, and creative directors working client-side and within design consultancies across all sectors.
Digital & UX
UI designers, UX researchers, and digital product designers — where creative craft meets user-centred thinking and commercial delivery.
Why Match Rex
Creative Recruitment Built on Genuine Industry Understanding
Match Rex was built by creative industry recruitment specialists who understand the production pipeline, the technical demands, and the cultural dynamics that make the difference between a competent hire and a genuinely transformative one.
Creative & Technical Profiling
Every shortlisted candidate is presented with a detailed profile covering creative portfolio, technical skillset, production environment experience, and sector-specific background — not just a CV and a showreel link.
Executive Creative Search
For Creative Director, Head of Animation, and Studio MD appointments, our retained search reaches candidates who are not on the open market — the creative leaders who define studio culture and output.
Connecting Talent. Powering Creativity.
The right creative hire transforms what a studio can produce and how a brand can communicate. We take that responsibility seriously on every search we undertake.
How It Works
Five Steps. One Goal. The Right Hire.
Discovery Call
We understand your studio, production pipeline, and the specific creative role you need to fill. Culture and craft both matter here.
Thorough Screening
Every candidate assessed for creative depth, technical proficiency, sector experience, and cultural alignment with your team.
Shortlist & Summary
3–5 candidates presented with detailed profiles covering portfolio, track record, and production background.
Interview & Selection
Direct interviews arranged with full visibility before any placement is confirmed.
Placed & Delivering
Placement confirmed with ongoing support and a 12-week guarantee behind every creative hire we make.
"Match Rex understood our studio's creative output from the very first conversation. The shortlist was exactly right — every candidate had genuine production experience and the technical depth our Creative Director role demanded. The hire has been outstanding."
Executive Producer — London-based Animation & VFX Studio
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Match Rex discovery call?
A free, focused, one-to-one consultation between your organisation and a Match Rex consultant. We discuss your studio, production company, or creative business — its culture, pipeline, and the role mandate. No obligation, no fee.
How quickly can Match Rex deliver a shortlist after a discovery call?
Typically within 3-5 working days. We present a shortlist of 3-5 fully vetted candidates with detailed profiles covering creative portfolio, commercial track record, and sector-specific experience.
Is the discovery call only for employers?
Yes. Discovery calls are exclusively for employers with media, animation, and graphics recruitment needs. If you are a media professional looking for a role, please visit the Candidates page to register your interest.
What is the Match Rex placement guarantee?
Every permanent placement is backed by a 12-week replacement guarantee. Weeks 1-4: 100% refund. Weeks 5-8: 50% refund. Weeks 9-12: 25% refund. Every permanent placement, without exception.
What creative disciplines does Match Rex cover?
We cover six disciplines: Media Production, Animation & VFX, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Brand & Identity, and Digital & UX — across studios, agencies, broadcasters, and in-house creative teams throughout the UK.
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Our discovery call is a focused, one-to-one consultation dedicated to understanding your studio's specific media, animation, and graphics recruitment needs. No obligation, no fee. Just practical advice from specialists who understand your creative sector.
Our Guarantee
Every permanent placement is backed by a 12-week replacement guarantee. Weeks 1-4: 100% refund. Weeks 5-8: 50% refund. Weeks 9-12: 25% refund. We stand behind every hire we make.
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