Motion Graphics Designer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,068,000 - 1,561,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Access to advanced tools

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Motion Graphics Designer for a fully remote design studio. You will conceptualize, design, and animate engaging motion graphics for marketing videos, social content, explainer videos, and corporate presentations.

Work asynchronously with a collaborative team to bring visual concepts to life. Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, expert skills in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D or Blender, and a solid grasp of animation and storytelling.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Motion Graphics Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing dynamic animation work.
• Solid grasp of typography, color theory, and composition.
• Experience with 2D/3D animation and visual effects.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for digital platforms and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with video producers, designers, and marketing teams to translate briefs into visuals.
• Design storyboards, concepts, and style frames for animation projects.
• Ensure motion graphics align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables in a remote setting.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in motion graphics.

Skills

Portfolio

Animation principles

Storytelling

Communication

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Motion Graphics Designer to join their fully remote design studio. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and animating engaging motion graphics for a variety of projects, including marketing videos, social media content, explainer videos, and corporate presentations. This role demands a strong artistic sensibility combined with a deep understanding of animation principles and software. You will collaborate closely with the creative team in an asynchronous, remote-first environment, bringing visual concepts to life with dynamic motion.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for digital platforms and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with video producers, graphic designers, and marketing teams to understand project requirements and translate creative briefs into visually compelling animations.
• Design storyboards, concepts, and style frames for animation projects.
• Ensure all motion graphics align with brand guidelines and project objectives.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables efficiently in a remote work setting.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in motion graphics and animation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Motion Graphics Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing dynamic animation work.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D or Blender.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
• Experience with character animation, 2D/3D animation, and visual effects.
• Excellent visual storytelling abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fully remote team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to state-of-the-art software and creative tools.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture.