Job: Intern: Motion Design

Company : eTV; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

eTV is seeking a passionate Motion Design Intern for a 12-month structured internship to develop skills for broadcast television and digital platforms.

You will collaborate with Creative, Production, and Marketing teams, gaining hands-on experience in motion graphics, storyboards, and brand-aligned design for TV and social channels.

Through mentorship, you’ll learn to integrate 3D elements and generative AI tools while delivering on timelines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) – Essential.
• Diploma in Audiovisual Communication, Motion Design and/or Animation and/Graphic Design (NQF Level 6) – Essential.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design motion graphics for TV, digital, and social media campaigns.
• Work hands-on in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create animations, graphic assets, and storyboards.
• Learn to adapt design and animation to broadcast standards and brand guidelines.
• Mentorship to integrate 3D into daily motion design work using Blender and Cinema 4D.
• Experiment with generative AI tools to enhance creative workflows.
• Assist senior Motion Designers with production tasks, asset preparation, and file management.
• Participate in creative reviews: receive feedback, iterate on your work, and defend ideas diplomatically.
• Collaborate with Marketing to understand briefs, audiences, and key messages.
• Develop accountability by managing time, meeting deadlines, and delivering on expectations.

Education

National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) – Essential

Diploma in Audiovisual Communication, Motion Design and/or Animation and/Graphic Design (NQF Level 6) – Essential

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Blender

Cinema 4D

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and committed Motion Design Intern to join our team for a 12-month structured internship. This is an opportunity to transform your creative potential into real-world skills tailored for the broadcast television and digital communications in the Entertainment industry. You’ll collaborate with our Creative, Production, and Marketing teams, gaining first-hand experience in delivering high-quality motion graphics for TV and digital platforms. Expect to grow your artistic vision, technical expertise, and professional discipline in a friendly and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and design motion graphics for TV, digital, and social media campaigns
• Working hands-on in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create animations, graphic assets, and storyboards
• Learning to adapt design and animation to the needs of broadcast standards and brand guidelines
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• , Blender, Cinema4D or equivalent), with mentorship to integrate 3D into daily motion design work
• Experiment with and learn generative AI tools to enhance creative workflows
• Assisting the senior Motion Designers with production tasks, asset preparation, and file management
• Participating in creative reviews: receive feedback, iterate on your work, and learn to defend your ideas diplomatically
• Working with Marketing team members to understand briefs, target audiences, and key messages
• Developing accountability by managing your time, meeting deadlines, and delivering on expectations
• Supporting the department’s daily operational tasks, maintaining organised files and clear communication
• Contributing with your artistic interests (illustration, photography, music etc
• ) to enrich team’s creativity

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) – Essential
• Diploma in Audiovisual Communication, Motion Design and/or Animation and/Graphic Design (NQF Level 6) – Essential