DIGITAL MOTION GRAPHICS & 3D DESIGNER

Group M Worldwide Inc.; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in South Africa is seeking a multi-talented motion designer to create high-quality graphics and animations. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience in motion design and 3D animation, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Blender, and possess a strong creative portfolio. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Employee mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant motion design experience.
• Some degree of 3D animation and design ability.
• Strong creative portfolio and motion design showreel.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute high-quality motion graphics and animations.
• Create and optimise 3D models, environments, and animations.
• Collaborate closely with creative and development teams.

Skills

3D animation

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Motion graphics design

Collaboration

Tools

Blender

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About YONDER: A Leading WPP Media Brand

YONDER – FUTURE-READY MARKETING SOLUTIONS
Where Technology, Creativity, Media, and Engagement Meet

At YONDER, we’re leading the charge in revolutionizing marketing through cutting-edge solutions that deliver real-world impact. By combining advanced technology, immersive storytelling, and personalized customer experiences, we help brands unlock new opportunities for growth and engagement. Here’s to shaping the future of marketing.

We are a multi-award-winning WPP agency with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg. We operate as a small, agile team of highly skilled professionals. Efficiency, multi-disciplinary skillsets, and a culture of collaboration are at our core.

Role Summary and Impact

We’re seeking a multi-talented motion designer with a flair for 3D animation and a passion for creative innovation. If you can bring stories to life through motion, immersive design, and cutting-edge digital skills, this role is for you. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across online, mobile, and social media platforms, and confident using AI tools to support productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

•Design and execute high-quality motion graphics and animations.

•Contribute to ideation and campaign development with fresh, visual thinking.

•Create and optimise 3D models, environments, and animations.

•Collaborate closely with creative and development teams.

•Work across the full project lifecycle: concept, design, build, delivery.

Technical Skills:

•Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator (required)

•3D Software: Blender (preferred), Substance Painter/ Mari

•3D capabilities including modelling, retopology, UV unwrapping, basic rigging and animation

•Typography, layout, grid systems, and colour theory

•Understanding of web and social platforms

•High attention to detail and quality control

Bonus Skills (Advantageous):

•Unity or Unreal Engine

• Javascript / Three.js

•GLB / GLTF file optimisation

•AR experience

•Experience creating content for AR/VR platforms

Requirements:

•Minimum 6 years of relevant motion design experience

•Some degree of 3D animation and design ability

•Previous experience in an advertising or digital design environment

•Familiarity with the demands of digital content and campaign rollouts

•Strong creative portfolio and motion design showreel

•Own transport

Application Details:

Please share:

•Your CV

•A link to your showreel (mandatory – applications without a showreel will not be considered)

•Contact details of three direct line managers for references

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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