Creative Director, Motion Graphics & Interactive Experiences

Bluenovius; Remote; ZAR 1 185 000 - 1 694 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in South Africa is seeking a Creative Director to lead the vision for motion graphics and interactive projects. The successful candidate will have over 6 years of experience in creative direction, guiding design teams and elevating creative standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for global pharma brands, within a fully remote collaborative team. This position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in design software like Illustrator and After Effects.

Benefits

High-impact creative work

Fully remote team

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years in creative or art direction, with proven leadership experience.
• Strong grasp of motion design principles and production pipelines.
• Experience applying UX frameworks to interactive projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the creative vision for motion graphics and interactive projects.
• Review and sign off on key deliverables, ensuring clarity, quality, and visual excellence.
• Mentor designers and motion artists; elevate creative standards across the team.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and PMs to streamline workflows from design – animation – interactivity.

Skills

Creative or art direction experience

Expertise in Illustrator

Expertise in Photoshop

Expertise in After Effects

Expertise in Figma

Strong communication skills

UX thinking

Client-facing confidence

Fluent English

Job description

Creative Director, Motion Graphics & Interactive Experiences

At BlueNovius, we turn complex medical and scientific information into world-class motion graphics and interactive experiences.

Our clients include many of the world's top pharmaceutical companies, and our work helps global audiences understand innovations that shape modern healthcare.

Role

We're looking for a Creative Director to lead the creative vision of our Motion Graphics & Interactivity team.

You’ll set the visual direction, guide designers and motion artists, and ensure every project, from storyboards to interactive experiences, reaches the highest creative and strategic standards.

This is a leadership role with real influence over how scientific communication looks, feels, and performs.

What You'll Do

• Define and drive the creative vision for motion graphics and interactive projects.
• Review and sign off on key deliverables, ensuring clarity, quality, and visual excellence.
• Mentor designers and motion artists; elevate creative standards across the team.
• Turn complex medical content into clear, intuitive visual storytelling.
• Champion UX thinking for interactive experiences and product-like interfaces.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and PMs to streamline workflows from design – animation – interactivity.

What You Bring

• 6+ years in creative or art direction, with proven leadership experience.
• Expertise in Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Figma.
• Strong grasp of motion design principles and production pipelines.
• Experience applying UX frameworks to interactive projects.
• Strong communication and client-facing confidence.
• Fluent English and comfortable working in Windows environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with interactive video or multimedia.
• Healthcare or scientific communication background.
• Rigging or advanced motion design skills.
• Availability for a US-aligned schedule (12 pm – 8:30 pm CET).

Why BlueNovius?

• High-impact creative work for global pharma brands.
• A collaborative, curious, fully remote team.
• Projects that educate, inspire, and make a real difference.

Ready to bring science to life through design and interactivity?

Apply now.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function and Industries: Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology; Advertising Services

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa