Motion Graphics Designer

SBS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health checks

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The SBS Inclusion Program seeks a skilled Motion Graphics Designer to join a small production team in Sydney. You will design graphic assets, create explainers from scripts and voice-overs, source stock assets, and produce course materials for e-learning.

Reporting to the Head of Production, you will craft engaging animations in After Effects, use Illustrator and Photoshop for assets, and ensure deliverables meet deadlines while maintaining high visual standards.

Qualifications

• Experience creating explainer animations in After Effects with showreel or examples.
• Strong graphic design skills with portfolio samples in Illustrator/Photoshop.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear visual narratives.
• Good organizational and collaboration skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and create graphic assets and animation style frames for supplied scripts.
• Create explainer animations from scripts and voice-over audio, working with the production team.
• Source stock graphics, video and audio.
• Produce course assets such as diagrams and infographics.
• Create MOGRT files.
• Maintain digital assets and project files.
• Edit and finish videos for online delivery, including sound design and colour correction, and collaborate with external creatives where needed.

Skills

Explainer animations showreel

Graphic design portfolio

Storytelling

Project management

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

This role is classified as a Level 2 role under SBS Australia's current Enterprise Agreement (with a base salary range of $70,286- $85,000 plus super). The successful applicant will be offered remuneration that is commensurate with their skills and experience and in alignment with this framework.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Production, the Motion Graphics Designer will work with a small team to create engaging and informative video content for SBS Inclusion Program e-learning courses. This role has no direct reports.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and create graphic assets and animation style frames for supplied scripts.
• Create explainer animations from scripts and voice-over audio, working with the production team.
• Source stock graphics, video and audio.
• Produce course assets such as diagrams and infographics.
• Create MOGRT files.
• Maintain digital assets and project files.
• Edit and finish videos for online delivery, including sound design and colour correction, and collaborate with external creatives where needed.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience creating explainer animations in Adobe After Effects, with examples or a showreel.
• Graphic design experience, with portfolio examples, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• The ability to simplify complex concepts into clear visual narratives.
• A strong understanding of digital video storytelling and how people consume digital video.
• Good organisation and attention to detail, with the communication and collaboration skills to manage concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.

As part of your application, please share relevant links to examples of your recent work, such as digital portfolios or showreels, for the hiring team's review.

As part of our recruitment process, SBS may conduct reference checks and review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws. If we collect information from any other sources, candidates will be notified in line with privacy laws.

We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support application drafting. While AI may assist with structure, clarity or grammar, submissions should reflect your own experience and judgement. AI tools must not be used during interviews or assessment tasks unless permitted by SBS. You remain responsible for the accuracy and originality of the information you provide throughout the recruitment process.

The Department

The SBS Inclusion Program helps createaninclusive and sustainable world. It enables workplaces to achieve theirinclusion and sustainabilitygoals by creating engaging, accessible training content for organisations to license and use internally.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us:

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 90% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Passportprogram!
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for 50 + years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!

For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

About SBS

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful, and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society.

Our purpose, for the last 50+ years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

Workplace Adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact *******@sbs.com.au and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more. To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

In addition, SBS is a proud partner with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, helping us create a workplace where people feel seen, understood, and supported.