Mid-Weight Motion & Video Designer

HelloKindred; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred in South Africa is seeking a Mid-Weight Motion & Video Designer to own end-to-end motion projects across digital platforms. This hybrid role requires 3 days in-office and a 12-month contract. You will collaborate with branding and marketing teams to deliver high-quality content on brand.

Requirements include 4+ years in motion design, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, and a portfolio of motion/video work; AI content creation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in motion design and video production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion design and video projects.
• Experience with Adobe Workfront is preferred.
• Experience using AI for content and generative creation.
• Excellent understanding of animation principles, storytelling, and visual composition.
• Experience working with a Brand Design System.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with sound design and audio editing.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards for inclusive design.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce high-quality animations, motion graphics, and video content for web, social media, presentations, and events.
• Own assigned motion and video projects independently, from brief to final delivery.
• Lead storyboarding, design, editing, and post-production processes.
• Develop storyboards and concepts aligned with briefs and brand guidelines.
• Incorporate graphics, titles, lower thirds, transitions to elevate production quality.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, copywriters, and stakeholders to realize concepts.
• Generate innovative ideas for motion and video projects to convey messages effectively.
• Work with branding to maintain motion design templates and assets.
• Ensure content adheres to brand guidelines and visual style.
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Communicate progress and address challenges with the team.
• Use industry-standard software (After Effects, Premiere Pro) and related tools.
• Maintain an organized library of assets and files.
• Stay updated with trends in motion design and video production.

Skills

Motion design

Video production

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Storyboard

Brand guidelines

Team collaboration

Independent work

Cinema 4D

Education

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Adobe Workfront

Cinema 4D

AI content generation tools

Job description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months contract
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days per week in-office

We are seeking a Mid-Weight Motion & Video Designer to create, edit, and deliver engaging animations, motion graphics, and video content that enhance digital and marketing communications. This role suits a confident maker who owns their projects from brief through to final delivery, working independently across both motion design and video production to produce high-quality content that aligns with brand and messaging.
This position will operate within our Client's open and collaborative creative culture. This means all creative is shared early and often with the multi-disciplinary creative community. This will help ensure alignment and consistent evolution of our brand and holistic customer experiences.

What you will do:

• Create and produce high-quality animations, motion graphics, and video content for various platforms, including web, social media, presentations, and events.
• Own assigned motion and video projects independently, taking them from brief to final delivery and making day-to-day creative decisions within brand guidelines.
• Take projects from concept through to completion, including storyboarding, design, editing, and post-production.
• Develop storyboards and design concepts that align with project briefs and brand guidelines.
• Incorporate graphics, titles, lower thirds, transitions, and other visual elements to elevate the overall production quality.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, copywriters, and other stakeholders to bring concepts to life through animation and video.
• Generate innovative ideas and concepts for motion and video projects that capture the audience’s attention and effectively convey the intended message.
• Work with the branding team to develop and maintain motion design templates and assets.
• Ensure all motion and video content adheres to brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual style.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address any challenges.
• Utilize industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other relevant tools to create and edit motion content.
• Maintain an organized library of motion graphics assets and project files.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and techniques in motion design and video production.

• Minimum of four years of experience in motion design and video production, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other motion design software.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of motion design and video projects.
• Experience with Adobe Workfront is preferred.
• Experience using AI for content and generative creation.
• Excellent understanding of animation principles, storytelling, and visual composition.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Experience working within and contributing to a Brand Design System.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with sound design and audio editing.
• Possess an in-depth working knowledge of designing to meet accessibility standards, ensuring all creative experiences and data visualizations are inclusive and compliant.
• Editor with motion experience or motion designer with editor experience is a plus (but not a dealbreaker) as is a motion designer with some 3d (ideally cinema4D) experience.
  

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.