Freelance Senior Motion Graphics Designer - Remote

tactical.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Tactical is seeking a senior motion graphics professional to lead high-impact animations for major campaigns and social content. You will combine conceptual thinking with advanced technical skills across the Adobe suite, while pushing creative boundaries and maintaining efficient workflows.

You bring 6+ years of professional motion graphics experience, a killer portfolio, and proficiency in After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator; 3D tools like Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya are a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional motion graphics experience with after effects expertise.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and conceptual thinking.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator).
• Experience with 3D tools (Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya) is a big bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact animations for social media, campaigns, and branded content.
• Apply advanced motion graphics techniques and visual effects to elevate work.
• Incorporate AI tools to speed up production and push creative boundaries.
• Oversee production delivery and ensure platform-specific specs are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across creative, production, and client management.

Skills

Motion graphics

After Effects

3D animation

Cinema 4D

Blender

Maya

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Portfolio

Communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Maya

Job description

• An experienced senior-level motion pro with a proven track record of creating show-stopping work for major brands.
• A strategic thinker who understands the power of motion in brand storytelling, combining high-level conceptual thinking with pure technical mastery.
• A proactive changemaker who leads by example, takes initiative, and constantly pushes our creative boundaries while keeping workflows running smoothly.
• A solutions-focused innovator who stays curious, embraces new technology, and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative agency environment.

Who You Are

• An experienced senior-level motion pro with a proven track record of creating show-stopping work for major brands.
• A strategic thinker who understands the power of motion in brand storytelling, combining high-level conceptual thinking with pure technical mastery.
• A proactive changemaker who leads by example, takes initiative, and constantly pushes our creative boundaries while keeping workflows running smoothly.
• A solutions-focused innovator who stays curious, embraces new technology, and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative agency environment.

What You’ll Do

Creative & Technical Execution

• Lead High-Impact Projects: Take charge of producing top-tier animations for social media, major campaigns, and branded content.
• Flex Advanced Techniques: Apply high-level visual effects, compositing, and advanced motion graphics to push the work to the next level.
• Work with AI Tools: Integrate cutting-edge AI tools into your workflow to speed up production, open up new creative possibilities, and support project innovation.
• Nail the Technical Specs: Oversee the final production and delivery of all motion assets, ensuring everything meets platform-specific specs while maintaining high creative standards.
• Bring the Big Ideas: Jump into brainstorming sessions with fresh, original perspectives to help inspire and guide creative direction.
• Keep Things Tight: Follow and maintain Tactical’s file management, composition organization, and Adobe Suite layering systems.
• Team Up: Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams across creative, production, and client management to ensure cohesive delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• 6 Years in the Game: At least six years of professional motion graphics experience, backed by deep, expert-level knowledge of Adobe After Effects.
• Full Adobe Mastery: High proficiency across After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator.
• Killer Portfolio: A strong reel/portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and deep conceptual thinking.
• 3D & Character Animation (Big Bonus): Experience with character animation and familiarity with 3D tools like Cinema 4D, Blender, or Maya is a massive plus.
• Cool Under Pressure: Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver high-quality work on tight, quick-turnaround deadlines.
• Solid Communication: Great communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Think you’ve got the creativity and the drive to shape the visual output for some of the biggest brands in the world?