Motion Graphics Designer . Guardian Australia

Hard Problems; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Paid volunteer leave

Guardian digital subscription

Diversity and inclusion groups

Job summary

Guardian Australia is seeking a Motion Graphics Designer to join its editorial team in Sydney or Melbourne. The role focuses on producing motion graphics and animation for video and social formats, and developing templates aligned with Guardian style.

You will work closely with video producers, editors, journalists and designers to deliver engaging visual journalism, across on- and off-platform projects, with occasional training and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• At least four years of professional experience creating high-quality motion graphics and animation.
• Strong typography, color, composition and brand skills.
• Interest in data visualization and explanatory design.
• Experience developing new video formats and explainers.
• Ability to collaborate with video producers, editors and designers.

Responsibilities

• Design motion graphics and animation for videos published on and off platform.
• Create audience-focused animations and explanatory graphics for one-off video productions.
• Build graphics templates for video producers and editors to use.
• Maintain Guardian style and brand across graphics and templates.
• Liaise with producers, editors, journalists and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to interactive journalism projects as required.
• Undertake training as required.

Skills

Motion graphics design

Typography

Color theory

Brand consistency

Animation storytelling

Data visualization

Collaboration

Tools

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Job description

# Motion Graphics DesignerGuardian Australia, Sydney, AustraliaCulture## Why this work mattersGuardian Australia provides free, independent, progressive journalism to Australian audiences, holding power to account and keeping the public informed without a paywall.View the full listing and apply →Listed 8 Oct 2026 · **Apply by 22 Oct 2026**Applications are handled by Guardian Australia, not by Hard Problems.## About the roleGuardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. It is a leading global media organisation known for independent journalism and award-winning digital products, with an editorial team that spans news, multimedia, interactive journalism and social video.### The roleThe motion graphics designer sits within the Guardian Australia editorial team, supporting the multimedia department. The role exists to produce motion graphics and animation for on-platform and off-platform video, social carousels and explainers. It is offered as a full-time, 12-month contract with early starts and/or late finishes. Candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne are eligible to apply.### What you would do* Design motion graphics and animation for videos published on and off platform.* Create bespoke, audience-focused animations and explanatory graphics to a consistently high standard across one-off video productions in all areas of digital journalism.* Build graphics templates for video producers and editors to use in their own productions, and maintain the existing portfolio of brand graphics and template assets.* Use creative flair to uphold and develop consistent design standards, Guardian style and brand, and visual reporting, working closely with the design department.* Liaise with video producers, multimedia editors, journalists, social video producers, art directors, designers, developers and other specialists across Guardian Australia.* Contribute to interactive journalism projects as required.* Undertake training as required.### What they are looking for* At least four years of professional experience creating high-quality motion graphics and animation, translating ideas into engaging visual storytelling with strong use of typography, colour, composition and brand.* Demonstrable interest in data visualisation and explanatory design, and an understanding of how animation can simplify complex topics.* Experience developing new video formats, styles and guidelines (such as explainers, news video and documentaries).* Experience working collaboratively with video producers, designers and editors.* Comfort with the practical aspects of video production, from concept through design, animation, post-production, and incorporating sound and music.* Strong working knowledge of Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop and Premiere Pro.* Good understanding of After Effects expressions and how to create and maintain Motion Graphics Templates for use in Adobe Premiere Pro.* Ability to manage projects to strict deadlines and work independently as well as in a team.* Good editorial judgement, with an interest in current affairs and world events.* Experience working in a digital newsroom is an advantage.* Additional technical skills such as Photoshop animation, stop motion or sound design are advantageous.* Comfort using analytics to inform decision-making.### Working arrangementsThe role is hybrid. Candidates must be based in either Sydney or Melbourne, Australia. It is a full-time, 12-month contract with early starts and/or late finishes required.### Pay and benefits* Hybrid working arrangements.* Employee assistance programme (EAP).* Paid volunteer leave.* Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including a Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training.* Guardian digital subscription.Australian editorial minimum rates of pay by band and grade are outlined in the Journalists (GNM Australia Pty Ltd) Enterprise Agreement 2024 for roles that fall under its coverage.## DetailsLocation: Sydney, AustraliaOn-site or remote: Hybrid