Genai Senior Motion Designer

Brandtech Plus; Remote; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in South Africa is seeking a GenAI Senior Motion Graphic Designer. This remote position involves producing a wide range of marketing materials such as social media assets, animations, and explainer videos. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Adobe CC applications. The role emphasizes teamwork and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on innovative design and storytelling.

Benefits

Opportunity to work globally

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in motion graphics and editing.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of work.
• Good knowledge of social media projects.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across teams on ideation and creation.
• Produce creative motion graphics and editing work.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe After Effects

Motion graphic design

2D animation

Graphic design

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Minimum Matric / Grade 12 certificate

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere

Cinema 4D

Job description

Role

GenAI Senior Motion Graphic Designer

Location

Remote working until further notice

About The Role

Brandtech+ is looking to recruit a Motion Graphics Designer / Editor to work with our offshore teams on this account as a dedicated member.

The offshore team's role is to service this client globally for any needs that cannot be filled by their on-site teams; these requests can be anything from POS, to static social posts, to banners for web (static and dynamic), to OOH, to animations, to copy for websites etc.

This is a great opportunity to work within a new team, creating impactful communications across the world and developing design best practices for the various brands.

As a Motion Graphics Artist / Editor you will be expected to deliver a vast range of marketing material; from social assets such as GIFs or Instagram posts, to cutdowns of TVCs, 2D animations, graphics that include motion such as supers or icons and various graphic elements, sometimes from concept.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in motion graphics and editing, inclusive of grading and sound design.

Experience in 2D animation from concept development, storyboarding to final execution is essential.

A good knowledge or history of work in Social Media projects is also desirable.

You’ll ideally have worked on FMCG and / or global brands, with at least 3 years' experience and an up-to-date showreel to show us what you’ve worked on.

The role is fast paced and responsive, working across multiple different projects and clients within the organisation.

Strategy - social & content.

Creative & design.

Content production & post.

Paid & optimization.

E-commerce & promotional brand content.

What You Will Be Doing

Work on projects from start to finish, working collaboratively across teams on ideation, creation, and implementation.

Produce creative motion graphics and editing work with a clear rationale to accompany the work.

Be a brand guardian.

Must be hands‑on and enjoy working with a team.

Handle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Using existing assets and stock imagery to come up with relevant and up‑to‑date content.

Keeping up to date with current design trends.

Understand what makes GREAT content e.g., best practices for making social assets and mobile first.

Creating, sometimes from scratch and sometimes adapting from existing work, 2D animations, Motion Graphics, Explainer videos, Gifs, etc.

Compositing, storyboarding, illustration, design, and animation.

Occasional retouching and photo‑manipulation.

Provides mentoring to more junior members of the team, helping them to learn and evolve their design abilities through feedback and teaching.

Brainstorming with the Creative Director to come up with motion ideas.

Develop storyboards for the initial stages of production under guidance of the creative director.

Animate / illustrate / design within the set style defined by the creative director.

Develop storyboards and animatics for the initial stages of production.

Listening to constructive feedback from the client and creative director and altering animations to better suit the project's needs.

Direct the work of mid and junior creative team members based on constructive feedback and the project's needs.

Take on constructive feedback and executes it to the best of your capabilities in order to align with the creative director's vision for the project.

Lead, take ownership and responsibility for projects within OLIVER+.

Takes part in regular calls to discuss workflows and review designs amongst clients and peers.

Leads regular project team calls to discuss workflows, tips & tricks, and review designs amongst peers.

Collaborates with and supports the creative director to understand the full picture of the project goals and how animation fits into that wider picture.

Collaborate with the creative director on scoping projects and defining project timelines for the producer.

The ability to take a project from concept to completion, good communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential.

Accurate and consistent completion of timesheets.

What You Need To Be Great In This Role

Minimum Matric / Grade 12 certificate.

Relevant degree or diploma.

Proficiency in Adobe CC suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, and be open to learning Cinema 4D.

The ability to draw is advantageous.

A portfolio and showreel demonstrating your best work, from ideation through to execution.

A team player and possess the ability to build strong and effective working relationships.

A passion for digital trends and motion graphic / animation design.

REQ

Our Values Shape Everything We Do

BeAmbitious to succeed

BeImaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible

BeInspirational to do groundbreaking work

Bealways learning and listening to understand

BeResults-focused to exceed expectations

Beactively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist across our community, clients and creations

Brandtech+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Brandtech+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets.

Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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