2D Motion Designer & After Effects Expert

NoSweat.co.za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic design studio is seeking a full-time designer/animator with strong Adobe After Effects skills to create high-quality motion graphics. The ideal candidate will be creative, proactive, and capable of independently managing projects from briefing to delivery. Responsibilities include designing 2D motion graphics, preparing organized project files, and collaborating with team members. Applicants should submit a portfolio and motion reel showcasing their work.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects with a strong reel that showcases design + animation range.
• Confident in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro for asset prep and finishing.
• Solid grasp of animation principles, typography, layout, colour, and timing.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate 2D motion graphics, titles, and lower-thirds in After Effects.
• Translate briefs into storyboards, style frames, and motion tests.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and creatives to build graphics packages/templates.

Skills

Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects

Confident in Illustrator

Confident in Photoshop

Confident in Premiere Pro

Solid grasp of animation principles

Highly organized project files

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

A dynamic design studio is seeking a full-time designer/animator with strong Adobe After Effects skills to create high-quality motion graphics. The ideal candidate will be creative, proactive, and capable of independently managing projects from briefing to delivery. Responsibilities include designing 2D motion graphics, preparing organized project files, and collaborating with team members. Applicants should submit a portfolio and motion reel showcasing their work.