Remote Lead Motion Graphics Designer — Visual Storytelling

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Professional development budget

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptionally talented Lead Motion Graphics Designer to spearhead a remote, global animation and VFX team. You will conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality motion graphics for marketing campaigns, explainers, social content, and interactive experiences.

You will lead a team, provide creative direction, mentorship, and ensure top-tier visual execution from ideation to delivery in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in motion graphics, animation and visual effects leading teams.
• Portfolio demonstrates high-quality motion graphics across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conception and creation of motion graphics and visual effects for varied media.
• Direct and mentor the motion graphics team and provide creative feedback.
• Manage timelines, workflows and on-time delivery of assets.

Skills

Motion graphics leadership

Strong portfolio

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

3D/compositing

Remote leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an exceptionally talented Lead Motion Graphics Designer to spearhead a remote, global animation and VFX team. You will conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality motion graphics for marketing campaigns, explainers, social content, and interactive experiences.

You will lead a team, provide creative direction, mentorship, and ensure top-tier visual execution from ideation to delivery in a remote-first environment.