Lead Motion Graphics Designer — Remote & Mentorship

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office allowance

Professional development

Competitive salary and bonuses

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Motion Graphics Designer for a fully remote-first role. You will conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality motion graphics for marketing campaigns, explainers, social content, and interactive media.

As a lead, you will set the visual direction, mentor junior designers, and ensure brand consistency across all animated work. You thrive in a remote setting and drive impactful projects with creative and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Motion Graphics Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Expertise in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and motion graphics workflows.
• Experience leading creative projects and mentoring juniors.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize innovative motion graphics for diverse digital platforms.
• Create animations, kinetic typography, and animated infographics.
• Direct production and ensure brand guideline adherence.
• Collaborate with marketing and design to deliver visual narratives.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Mentor junior motion graphics designers.
• Stay updated on trends and software advancements.
• Manage feedback and revisions from stakeholders.

Skills

Motion graphics

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

3D animation

Storytelling

Remote teamwork

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Motion Graphics Designer for a fully remote-first role. You will conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality motion graphics for marketing campaigns, explainers, social content, and interactive media.

As a lead, you will set the visual direction, mentor junior designers, and ensure brand consistency across all animated work. You thrive in a remote setting and drive impactful projects with creative and technical excellence.