Motion Graphic Designer / Video Editor

Motionworx (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova AI in Pretoria is seeking a mid-level Motion Graphic Designer / Video Editor to craft high-quality, on-brand visuals from rough cut to final polish. You will guide junior creatives, review their work, and help raise the standard of every delivery.

This role blends video editing and motion design, with responsibilities from storyboarding to colour and sound finishing. A hands-on, collaborative on-site environment awaits a proactive communicator who thrives as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both video editing and motion design or strong capability in one with other skills.
• Portfolio showing technical and creative skills across video and motion work.
• Self-driven and collaborative with a proactive mindset to guide junior creatives.

Responsibilities

• Edit footage to create clear, engaging, well-paced content with strong narrative flow.
• Create motion graphics and animations that enhance storytelling and polish the final product.
• Collaborate on storyboarding and visual direction with the team.
• Review junior designer’s work, provide constructive feedback, and raise overall quality.
• Ensure deliverables meet a high creative standard before client delivery.
• Work under senior creatives and assist with tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with internal studio teams to bring ideas to life cohesively.
• Stay updated with tools and trends to improve creative approaches.

Skills

Video editing

Motion design

Storyboarding

Team mentoring

On-site collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Motion Graphic Designer / Video Editor

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 hybrid 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
• Work under senior creative and be ready to assist with tasks if needed
• 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 (showreel or previous works), 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
• Someone who is receptive to feedback from senior / management
• Team player
• 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.