Remote Lead Motion Graphics Animator – Creative Director

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Unlimited PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Motion Graphics Animator to guide a remote creative team in delivering top-tier motion content for diverse platforms. You will shape the visual language, oversee concepts, and drive animation quality across projects.

Ideal candidates bring a strong leadership track record, a robust portfolio, and proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and 3D tools. This fully remote role supports flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant creative field.
• Proven leadership experience in motion graphics teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating animation and design expertise.
• Experience with remote collaboration and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of high-quality motion graphics for digital platforms.
• Develop concepts and storyboards aligned with brand guidelines.
• Animate graphics, text and elements to create engaging video content.
• Direct and mentor junior animators; provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with editors and designers to integrate graphics into projects.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for motion graphics tasks.
• Stay updated on trends and tools; apply innovative techniques.
• Ensure consistency of brand identity across outputs; contribute to style guides.

Skills

Lead motion graphics

Mentoring

Storytelling

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Animation principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Animation/Film

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Motion Graphics Animator to guide a remote creative team in delivering top-tier motion content for diverse platforms. You will shape the visual language, oversee concepts, and drive animation quality across projects.

Ideal candidates bring a strong leadership track record, a robust portfolio, and proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, and 3D tools. This fully remote role supports flexible work-life balance.