Graphic Designer & Animator

The Legends Agency; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing creative agency is seeking a Graphic Designer & Animator to bring creative concepts to life through impactful design and motion. The candidate should have 3+ years experience in graphic design and animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing their capabilities. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and project management under tight deadlines is essential. This dynamic role involves collaborating with a creative team to deliver visually striking content across various media formats.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Graphic Designer and Animator.
• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and motion graphics capability.
• Understanding of digital and print production processes, including colour profiling.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, design, and animate high-quality creative content.
• Translate briefs into polished visual solutions and campaigns.
• Prepare artwork for print, digital, and motion outputs.

Skills

Graphic design

Animation

Motion graphics

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Premier Pro

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Graphic Designer & Animator
Bring creative concepts to life through impactful design and motion.
Illovo, Sandton | Salary: R15,000 to R19,000 per month

About Our Client

Our client is a growing creative agency working across diverse brands and campaign types, delivering visually striking design and motion work for digital, social, print, and integrated platforms. They offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creative thinking, high-quality execution, and versatility are essential. This is a space for designers who enjoy variety, tight turnaround times, and the opportunity to sharpen their craft across multiple media formats.

The Role: Graphic Designer & Animator

This role exists to conceptualise, design, and animate high-quality creative content across print, digital, social media, and motion platforms. You will translate briefs into polished visual solutions, adapt concepts into fully integrated campaigns, and ensure all outputs meet technical requirements. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary creative team, you will contribute to delivering cohesive, brand-aligned work across multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring 3+ years of graphic design and animation experience into the creation of high-quality visual and motion content.

• Interpret briefs and develop conceptual ideas, mock-ups, and in-situ presentations.

• Adapt approved concepts into multi-format campaigns across ATL, BTL, digital, and social media.

• Prepare artwork for print, digital, motion output, and production handover.

• Ensure accuracy in colour management, layout, formatting, and pre-press requirements.

• Manage timelines, priorities, and multiple briefs simultaneously.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain clear communication throughout all project phases.

• Uphold brand guidelines and ensure a consistent standard of design excellence across all deliverables.

About You

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Graphic Designer and Animator.

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, or a related field.

• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and motion graphics capability.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

• Strong motion skills using After Effects, Premiere Pro, or equivalent tools.

• Understanding of digital and print production processes, including colour profiling and pre-press.

• Comfortable creating presentations and visual decks in Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Strong conceptual thinker with a passion for design, typography, animation, and creative trends.

• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects under pressure.

• Strong communicator able to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging visuals.

• Client-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.