Remote Creative Director - Motion Graphics & Interactivity

Bluenovius; Remote; ZAR 1 185 000 - 1 694 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in South Africa is seeking a Creative Director to lead the vision for motion graphics and interactive projects. The successful candidate will have over 6 years of experience in creative direction, guiding design teams and elevating creative standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for global pharma brands, within a fully remote collaborative team. This position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in design software like Illustrator and After Effects.

Benefits

High-impact creative work

Fully remote team

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years in creative or art direction, with proven leadership experience.
• Strong grasp of motion design principles and production pipelines.
• Experience applying UX frameworks to interactive projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the creative vision for motion graphics and interactive projects.
• Review and sign off on key deliverables, ensuring clarity, quality, and visual excellence.
• Mentor designers and motion artists; elevate creative standards across the team.
• Collaborate with writers, designers, and PMs to streamline workflows from design – animation – interactivity.

Skills

Creative or art direction experience

Expertise in Illustrator

Expertise in Photoshop

Expertise in After Effects

Expertise in Figma

Strong communication skills

UX thinking

Client-facing confidence

Fluent English

Job description

A leading design firm in South Africa is seeking a Creative Director to lead the vision for motion graphics and interactive projects. The successful candidate will have over 6 years of experience in creative direction, guiding design teams and elevating creative standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for global pharma brands, within a fully remote collaborative team. This position requires strong communication skills and proficiency in design software like Illustrator and After Effects.