Remote Motion Graphics Lead — Visionary Storytelling

Placements24

George

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Access to cutting-edge software/hardw

Collaborative remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Motion Graphics Designer to join a fully remote team across South Africa. You will lead concept development, storytelling and production of engaging motion graphics for marketing campaigns, social content, and internal communications.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, expert software proficiency, and a track record of leading design teams in a distributed environment. Remote-first culture emphasizes flexibility and autonomy.

Qualifications

7+ years of professional motion graphics experience with leadership responsibilities.
Strong portfolio showing 2D/3D animation and visual effects.
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D and related tools.
Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and production of high-quality motion graphics and animations for diverse platforms.
Develop concepts and storyboards aligned with project objectives and brand guidelines.
Animate graphics, text, and illustrations using industry-standard software.
Manage multiple motion graphics projects from concept to delivery, on schedule.
Collaborate with marketing, product and content teams to translate ideas into visuals.
Provide art direction and feedback to junior designers and external vendors.
Ensure all graphics meet brand standards and platform specs.
Stay updated with latest trends and technologies in motion graphics and animation.