Junior-Mid Motion Designer / Video Editor

Make it Good; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique production house is seeking a Video Editor with motion design skills to join their team in Johannesburg. You'll work in a hybrid setting, collaborating closely with the Creative Director and production team to craft compelling visual stories using cutting-edge technology. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience in video editing, a solid understanding of storytelling, and familiarity with tools like Premiere and After Effects.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in video editing and motion design required.
• Solid understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual flow.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit raw footage, shaping narrative arcs.
• Add motion design to enhance storytelling.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director and production crew.

Skills

Video editing

Motion design

Storytelling

Curiosity about AI workflows

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Unreal Engine

Job description

Location : Johannesburg (Bryanston)

Work model : Hybrid - 3 days in-office

Salary : R20k-R25k CTC

Why you’d want to work here..

Collaborate in a tight-knit, creative production team

Learn cutting-edge tech

Opportunity to work across formats - VR, corporate films, 3D, motion graphicsand TV ads

Projects with big impact - turn footage into compelling visual stories

About our client..

A boutique production house pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. They craft everything from immersive VR experiences at events to polished TV commercials and AI-enhanced social clips . With a lean team of visionary directors, editors, and animators, every day’s an adventure in innovation.

What the job involves..

Reviewing raw footage, shaping narrative arcs, and editing sequences

Adding motion design to enhance storytelling and visuals

Envisioning and delivering the final piece - from pacing to polish

Learning and experimenting with AI tools and virtual production techniques

Collaborating closely with Creative Director and production crew

Adapting swiftly to changing briefs in a fast-paced environment

What you need to be considered..

1–3 years' experience in video editing and motion design (it's important to have both skills)

Solid understanding of storytelling, pacingand visual flow

Familiarity with Premiere and After Effects

Curious, agile and ready to learn - especially AI-driven workflows

Comfortable in a hands-on, multi-discipline, rapid environment

Attention to detail and a strong work ethic

Bonus points if you..

Have experience with UnrealEngine or virtual production

Are keen to explore AI-generated content and workflows

Can pitch ideas, own your editsand strive for creative excellence