Remote Motion Graphics Designer & Animator

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Remote Motion Graphics Designer & Animator to join our team. This fully remote role involves conceptualizing, designing, and animating engaging motion graphics for explainer videos, social media, and corporate presentations.

You will collaborate with marketing, design, and content teams to ensure brand consistency and impactful communication, delivering high-quality work from a home office.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as a Motion Graphics Designer and Animator.
• Portfolio showcasing a variety of projects.
• Expert proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and easing.
• Remote-work capability with strong communication.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate motion graphics for video content, web, and social media.
• Develop storyboards and animatics to visualize concepts.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and content creators.
• Ensure all motion graphics follow brand guidelines and visual identity.
• Optimize animations for various platforms and specs.
• Edit and assemble final sequences with sound design when appropriate.
• Stay updated with motion graphics trends and techniques.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Cinema 4D

Blender

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and technically adept Remote Motion Graphics Designer & Animator to join their dynamic team. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute your exceptional skills from anywhere. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and animating compelling motion graphics for a wide range of digital content, including explainer videos, social media campaigns, marketing materials, and corporate presentations. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for visual storytelling, a strong understanding of design principles, and mastery of industry-standard animation software. You will work closely with marketing, design, and content teams to bring ideas to life visually, ensuring brand consistency and impactful communication. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the visual narrative of our client's brand from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and animate engaging motion graphics, titles, and visual elements for video content, web, and social media.
• Develop storyboards and animatics to visualize concepts and guide the animation process.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and content creators to understand project goals and deliverables.
• Ensure all motion graphics adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.
• Optimize animations for various platforms and technical specifications.
• Edit and assemble final animated sequences, incorporating sound design and music where appropriate.
• Stay updated with the latest motion graphics trends, software, and techniques.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Provide creative input and suggest innovative approaches to visual communication.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a Motion Graphics Designer and Animator, with a robust portfolio showcasing a variety of projects.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and easing.
• Experience with 3D animation software (e.g., Cinema 4D, Blender) is a plus.
• Excellent design skills, including typography, color theory, and composition.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate them into visually engaging animations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with remote team members.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment. Our client provides excellent opportunities for professional development, including access to online training resources and industry conferences. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture, working on exciting and diverse projects. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working from home while contributing to a forward-thinking company. The role offers significant autonomy and the chance to make a tangible impact on our client's visual communications.