Mid Motion Designer/Motion Editor

Brandtech+; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in South Africa seeks a Mid Motion Designer/Video Editor to join their dynamic team. You will collaborate with creative professionals to craft compelling stories and campaigns. The role demands strong motion graphics design skills and experience with Adobe After Effects and Creative Suite. This is an exciting opportunity for innovative individuals to work in a vibrant environment and impact client projects significantly. Join a team that values creativity and results in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in creative agencies.
• Proficiency in After Effects and associated motion software.
• Experience delivering projects within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full design lifecycle from concept to execution.
• Collaborate closely with clients to infuse innovative creative input.
• Produce captivating designs for B2B and B2C communications.

Skills

Motion graphics design

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specializing in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent, and ambitious opportunities worldwide.

Role: Mid Motion Designer/Video Editor

Location: Remote until further notice

Join our dynamic team as we partner with a leading optical and imaging client in B2B transformation. You'll collaborate with creative and strategic professionals to craft compelling stories and campaigns that truly resonate with audiences, utilizing cutting-edge tools and agile processes. We value creativity, collaboration, and impactful results, offering you the chance to make a real difference while advancing your career alongside an esteemed client. If you're ready to infuse fresh ideas and energy into our projects, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is right for you if...

You are an enthusiastic and skilled Motion Graphics Designer with extensive experience in creative agencies, eager to bring innovative designs to life while working closely with a high-profile client. You thrive in a bustling environment and are adept at managing multiple projects with a proactive, hands-on approach.

A little bit about the role and team:

As a Motion Graphics Designer, you will join a vibrant creative team, working with the Design Lead and integrated designers to produce captivating designs for B2B and B2C communications. Your work will span across websites, digital applications, and social media channels, adhering to client brand guidelines while introducing fresh creative concepts.

The team environment is dynamic and collaborative, ideal for a designer passionate about all things digital. You will be responsible for taking projects from brief through to completion, consistently exceeding client expectations and building strong relationships through excellent communication.

What you will need to be great in this role:

• Responsible for the full design lifecycle from storyboard concept to execution, producing high-quality results that resonate with target audiences.
• Develop a deep understanding of the client’s marketing strategy to pitch creative solutions effectively.
• Manage the preparation of all finished files for compliance with output specifications.
• Collaborate closely with clients and team members to infuse projects with innovative creative input while adhering to design guidelines.

What skills will help you be successful:

• Passion for motion graphics design and conception, with proficiency in After Effects and associated motion software.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator, with the ability to create bespoke digitally drawn assets.
• A keen sense of layout, typography, and idea generation, capable of taking ownership from concept to completion.
• Consistent track record of delivering projects within deadlines with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence in client liaison, and ability to establish strong client relationships.
• Experience in retouching to a mid-level standard.
• Adaptive in learning new software and programmes, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative and driven team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving client environment.

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Be Always learning and listening to understand.

Be Results-focused to exceed expectations.

Be Actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients, and creations.

Brandtech+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Brandtech+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.