Visual Graphics Designer

Cognizant; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Chennai seeks a skilled Motion Graphics Designer to produce explainer videos from storyboard through animation, adhering to brand guidelines. You will also craft static visuals and elevate PPT decks with engaging graphics and motion.

A strong portfolio and proficiency in After Effects and Premiere Pro are essential. Collaborative team environment, rapid iteration, and high-quality output are expected as you contribute to diverse creative projects showcasing your design fundamentals

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Design, Fine Arts, or related field with a strong portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro or similar tools.
• Solid portfolio showcasing motion graphics, animations, and video projects.
• Understanding of storyboard, pacing, transitions, and visual narrative structure.
• Strong aesthetic sense, attention to detail, and design fundamentals.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in creative team settings.
• Willingness to receive feedback and iterate on concepts to achieve the best outcome.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and brand identity across all video outputs.

Responsibilities

• Create explainer videos end-to-end including storyboard creation, asset visualization, and animation.
• Visualize concepts and strategies; produce marketing collateral like flyers, posters, and logos within branding guidelines.
• Elevate PowerPoint presentations with infographics, animations, and themed color schemes.

Skills

Motion graphics

Storyboarding

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Graphic design

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Design or Fine Arts degree/diploma

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Blender

PowerPoint

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Explainer video creation Create explainer videos from end to end which includes story board creation, graphic asset creation, visualization, and animation, leveraging video making tools
• Static design – Visualize the concepts, strategies, and solutions. Create market collaterals including flyers, brochures, posters and logos while adhering to corporate branding guidelines in terms of color usages, icons and images
• PPTs visual upliftment - Enhance power point presentations using relevant infographics, animations, color themes as per the standard templates

Key Requirements

• You have a degree/diploma in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, with prior experience as a Motion Graphics Designer as well as a strong portfolio of sample projects
• You possess strong knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro or similar tools
• Solid portfolio showcasing a range of motion graphics, animations, and video projects
• Understanding of storyboarding, pacing, transitions, and visual narrative structure
• You have a strong aesthetic sense, attention to detail, and design fundamentals (typography, color, composition)
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in creative team settings
• Willingness to receive feedback and iterate on concepts to achieve the best outcome
• Maintain consistency, quality, and brand identity across all video outputs.

Tools Knowledge

• Adobe After Effects: for 2D animation, VFX, and motion design
• Premiere Pro: for video editing and timeline integration
• Illustrator & Photoshop: for asset creation and image manipulation
• Cinema 4D or Blender: for 3D animation and modeling is a plus
• PowerPoint : For Decks