Genai Video Lead

Brandtech+; Remote; ZAR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative solutions firm is seeking a GenAI Video and Motion Graphics Lead to enhance its team. The role involves leading concept development for films and visual designs, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring members of the motion and video team. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in the field and strong technical proficiency in tools like Adobe CC and GenAI applications. This is a dynamic role with opportunities to work on projects for clients worldwide, focusing on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the video and motion design industry.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere.
• Experience with GenAI tools such as Runway and Google Veo.

Responsibilities

• Lead the concept development of films and visual motion design projects.
• Deliver marketing materials from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with teams on project scopes and timelines.
• Mentor and develop team members in the motion and video team.
• Act as a Brand Guardian for key accounts.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Skills

Industry Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time-management Skills

Passion for Digital Trends

Tools

Adobe CC Suite

Runway

Google Veo

Kling AI

Sora

Luma

CapCut

Canva

Cinema 4D

Job description

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech‑savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital / print content.

We partner with over clients in 40+ countries and counting.

Our focus is to connect clients with high‑quality solutions, talent and ambitious opportunities worldwide.

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work.

Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Location: Remote working (until further notice)

About the role

Brandtech+ is expanding its team and are seeking a GenAI Video and Motion Graphics Lead to work with clients globally when on‑site teams are unable to meet their needs.

What you will be doing

• Concept Development: Lead concept development of films, visual motion design and creative projects, ensuring alignment with brand and marketing strategies.
• Execution: Deliver a range of marketing materials such as social assets, cutdowns of TVCs, 2D animations, and motion graphics, from concept to completion.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with creative directors, art directors, and designers on scoping projects and defining timelines; additionally, collaborate with local and global teams on entire part of or the entire project scope, as needed.
• Leadership: Provide leadership and expertise to the broader motion and video team, mentor and develop team members, and line manage junior members.
• Brand Guardianship: Act as a Brand Guardian on key accounts, offering expert guidance and decision‑making to uphold brand integrity.
• Client Interaction: Present work internally and to clients, listen to and incorporate constructive feedback to meet project needs.

What you need to be great in this role

• Leadership Skills: Be the go‑to for all video and motion design requests, at the forefront of new technologies, exemplify video & motion craft that push our output toward excellence, and ensure all team members comply with brand guidelines, common executional etiquette and develop and mentor all members of our global Video and Motion Team.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe CC suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere; knowledge of CapCut, Canva, Cinema 4D and/or other 3D software is advantageous; a high proficiency in existing GenAI tools such as Runway, Google Veo, Kling AI, Sora, Luma is a must.
• Industry Experience: Worked on FMCG and/or global brands with a history of work in digital as well as broadcast. Must have at least 3 years of experience and an up‑to‑date showreel.
• Personal Attributes: A team player with strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills; passionate about digital trends and motion graphic / animation design.

Our values shape everything we do

• Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Be always learning and listening to understand.
• Be Results‑focused to exceed expectations.
• Be actively 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.