Motion Graphics Designer

Ad Talent Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Talent Africa is seeking a mid-to-senior Motion Graphics Designer who blends creative thinking with technical excellence. The role focuses on animation, video, and fast-paced social-first content for platforms like TikTok and Reels.

A strong showreel and proficiency in major design tools are required. You will collaborate across a flat creative team, bringing concepts to life from storyboard to execution, while staying ahead of motion trends and delivering high-quality output on tight

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in motion design, animation or a similar role.
• Strong portfolio/showreel featuring motion, video and social content.
• Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Create motion graphics, animation and video for digital, social, film and emerging platforms.
• Produce fast-turnaround content for TikTok, Reels and Stories.
• Bring campaign concepts, storyboards and static designs to life through motion.
• Edit, adapt and repurpose content for different platforms.
• Collaborate with art directors, designers, copywriters and producers.
• Contribute creative ideas from concept through to execution.
• Stay current with motion, social and cultural trends.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high‑quality output.
• Ensure work aligns with client brand guidelines and visual systems.

Skills

Motion graphics

Animation

Video editing

Social content

Collaboration

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Who We Are

We are a collaborative creative agency producing impactful work across digital, social, film and emerging channels. Our flat creative structure encourages everyone to contribute ideas and craft.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a mid-to-senior Motion Graphics Designer who combines strong creative thinking with excellent technical skills. You should be passionate about animation, video and especially fast-paced, social-first content.

What You Will Do

• Create motion graphics, animation and video for digital, social, film and emerging platforms.

• Produce fast-turnaround content for TikTok, Reels and Stories.

• Bring campaign concepts, storyboards and static designs to life through motion.

• Edit, adapt and repurpose content for different platforms.

• Collaborate with art directors, designers, copywriters and producers.

• Contribute creative ideas from concept through to execution.

• Stay current with motion, social and cultural trends.

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high‑quality output.

• Ensure work aligns with client brand guidelines and visual systems.

What You Need

• 5+ years' experience in motion design, animation or a similar role.

• Strong portfolio/showreel featuring motion, video and social content.

• Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Experience creating vertical social content for TikTok, Reels and Stories.

• Strong understanding of animation, typography, pacing and sound.

• Cinema 4D or Blender experience is advantageous.

• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.

• Collaborative, hands‑on approach.

• Comfortable working within a flat creative team.