Midweight Multimedia Designer

Publicis Groupe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa is seeking a Midweight Multimedia Designer to develop motion graphics, video content and multimedia assets that align with client brands. You will collaborate with editors, animators and writers to deliver cohesive work across platforms.

Join a team that values craft excellence, innovation and staying ahead of motion trends, while producing high-quality content for digital, social and retail environments in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Experience in multimedia design within an advertising agency, production studio or creative environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, animation and video work across digital/social formats.
• Solid craft, storytelling ability and brand-aligned delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative teams to develop concepts across motion and multimedia channels.
• Translate creative direction into visually engaging, on-brand motion solutions.
• Produce motion graphics, animation and video content for digital and social platforms.
• Edit and assemble video content with strong storytelling, pacing and consistency.
• Manage projects, timelines and delivery workflows with quality control.
• Stay current with motion design trends and innovative production methods.
• Ensure assets meet technical specs, brand guidelines and channel requirements.

Skills

Motion design

Video production

Storytelling

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Company description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent. The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Just content that works, working a lot harder.

Overview

Title: Midweight Multimedia Designer

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: Video Lead

The role will collaborate closely with the Video Lead and Creative Director to develop and execute creative projects across motion and multimedia channels. This role is responsible for producing high-quality, cohesive multimedia work that follows creative direction and adheres to brand standards.

The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers, editors, animators and writers, bringing solid craft skills, curiosity and attention to detail while continuing to build confidence across motion, video and multimedia production.

Responsibilities

CREATIVE COLLABORATION

• Work with the creative teams to develop and execute creative concepts across motion and multimedia channels.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors, animators and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables.
• Translate static storyboards into fit-for-platform content.

ART DIRECTION

• Under the guidance of the Video Lead, translate creative direction into visually engaging, brand-consistent motion and multimedia solutions.
• Support the creative teams in developing multimedia assets that align with the client’s and global lead agency’s vision, objectives and approved creative direction.

DESIGN EXECUTION

• Produce well-crafted motion graphics, animation, video content, storyboards and multimedia assets for digital, social and other screen-based channels.
• Ensure all motion and multimedia work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production.

VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING

• Collaborate with the Video Lead and creative teams to develop engaging video content for digital, social, retail and other screen-based platforms.
• Edit and assemble video content, ensuring strong storytelling, pacing, visual consistency and alignment with campaign objectives.
• Create platform-specific video adaptations, cutdowns, versioning and localizations across multiple formats and aspect ratios.
• Enhance video content through motion graphics, animation, sound design, visual effects and post-production techniques where required.
• Support the execution of video shoots, including pre-production planning, on-set creative support and post-production delivery where applicable.
• Ensure all video assets meet technical specifications, quality standards, brand guidelines and channel requirements.
• Manage video project files, footage, assets and delivery workflows in accordance with studio processes and best practices.
• Explore emerging video, AI-assisted production and content creation technologies, applying appropriate tools with guidance to improve efficiency, quality and creative output.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Manage assigned motion, video and multimedia projects, timelines and priorities efficiently, escalating risks or capacity concerns when required.
• Work with the creative teams to share multimedia solutions, receive feedback and implement the necessary adjustments accurately and efficiently.

INNOVATION AND TRENDS

• Stay up to date with motion design, animation, video and multimedia trends, incorporating new techniques and ideas into projects.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and innovation within the team.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Receive and implement feedback from the Art Director and Video Lead to maintain quality, consistency and technical accuracy across projects.
• Ensure final multimedia and video products meet client expectations, brand standards and channel specifications.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a multimedia designer, motion designer or similar role within an advertising agency, production studio or creative environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating practical capability across motion graphics, animation, video, digital, social and multimedia design.
• Solid motion design and visual storytelling skills, with clear communication and a collaborative approach.
• Good working proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, with experience in relevant animation and multimedia tools.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assigned projects, formats and delivery requirements with appropriate support and oversight.
• Passion for innovation, craft excellence and staying current with motion and multimedia trends.

Skills

• This role requires a capable conceptual and visual thinker who can translate creative direction into compelling motion and multimedia solutions while considering client needs, brand objectives and channel requirements.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive and dependable problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, developing motion craft, sound technical understanding and a passion for creative excellence.
• Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Midweight Multimedia Designer will work across multiple projects, evolving briefs, varied formats and dynamic market conditions.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.