Lead Motion Graphics Designer — Remote & Flexible

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Motion Graphics Designer for a full-time, fully remote role with a premier digital marketing client in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and deliver high-quality animated graphics for social media, websites, video content, and advertising campaigns.

Lead end-to-end motion projects, mentor junior designers, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with marketing and video teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional motion graphics experience with leadership.
• Strong portfolio across 2D/3D, animation, and typography.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D.
• Ability to direct and mentor other designers remotely.
• Excellent visual design, including composition, typography, color theory, and layout.
• Experience with character animation and rigging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop motion graphics for social, web, video, and ads.
• Lead end-to-end production with timely delivery and briefs.
• Collaborate with marketing and video teams to integrate campaigns.
• Design and animate 2D/3D elements and typography.
• Maintain brand consistency and adhere to style guides.
• Provide direction to juniors and external vendors as needed.
• Optimize outputs for platforms and resolutions.
• Manage timelines and resources in a remote setting.
• Contribute ideas for visual storytelling.
• Stay updated with trends and software.

Skills

Leadership

Remote work

Team mentoring

Visual storytelling

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Motion Graphics Designer for a full-time, fully remote role with a premier digital marketing client in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and deliver high-quality animated graphics for social media, websites, video content, and advertising campaigns.

Lead end-to-end motion projects, mentor junior designers, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with marketing and video teams.