Motion Graphic Designer

Motionworx (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova AI in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Motion Graphic Designer to craft high-quality video edits and engaging motion design. You will guide a junior designer, review their work, and help raise the overall creative standard as the team grows.

The role combines editing, colour and sound work, offering opportunity to shape ideas into polished visual narratives within an on-site studio environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in both video editing and motion design.
• Strong storytelling, pacing and visual communication.
• Ability to mentor and review work of more junior creatives.

Responsibilities

• Edit video footage into clear, engaging, well-paced content.
• Create motion graphics and animations that enhance storytelling.
• Collaborate on storyboarding and visual direction with the team.
• Oversee junior designer's work, provide clear feedback and mentorship.
• Ensure all deliverables meet a high creative standard before client delivery.
• Collaborate with internal studio teams to realise concepts.

Skills

Video editing

Motion design

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Motion Graphic Designer

Nova AI | Pretoria, Gauteng [On-Site] | Full time

About us

Motionworx is evolving. As part of a broader shift into Nova, a forward thinking, creative and technology led environment, we are moving beyond traditional video production into more integrated, idea driven content and digital experiences.

We are looking for a strong creative who can confidently handle both video editing and motion design, and who is ready to guide others as the team grows. It is a chance to work across the full visual spectrum and help shape how we bring ideas to life in this next phase.

The role

You will play a key part in crafting high quality, engaging visual content from first edit to final polish. As a mid level member of the team, you will also oversee and support a junior creative, reviewing their work and helping raise the standard of everything we deliver.

What you will do

• Video editing: Turn raw footage into clear, engaging and well paced content with strong narrative flow
• Motion design: Create motion graphics and animations that enhance storytelling and elevate the final product
• Conceptual thinking: Collaborate with the team on storyboarding and visual direction
• Finishing: Handle colour correction, grading and sound design to deliver polished outputs
• Review and mentorship: Review the junior designer’s work, give clear and constructive feedback, and help them develop their skills
• Quality control: Make sure every deliverable meets a high creative standard before it goes to the client
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams in studio to bring ideas to life in a cohesive way
• Stay sharp: Keep up with tools, trends and evolving creative approaches

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in both video editing and motion design, or very strong in one with solid capability in the other
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects or similar tools
• A portfolio that shows both technical skill and creative thinking
• A sharp eye for detail, pacing and storytelling
• Experience reviewing or guiding the work of others, or a clear readiness to step into that responsibility
• Self managed, reliable and comfortable in a collaborative, on site environment
• A clear communicator with a proactive mindset

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow with a team that is building something new.