Senior Live TV Graphics Designer

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health, dental, retirement benefits

Access to state-of-the-art broadcast G

Be part of a dynamic team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Broadcast Graphics Designer for on-site work in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will create motion graphics for live television, including show opens, transitions, lower thirds, and promos, ensuring on-brand visuals and technical accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, at least five years of broadcast graphics experience, and expert command of Adobe Creative Suite plus real-time engines such as Vizrt or Chyron.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Digital Media, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in broadcast graphics design, with a strong portfolio showcasing live television graphics.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and real-time graphics engines (Vizrt/Chyron).

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality motion graphics for TV broadcasts (openings, transitions, lower thirds).
• Collaborate with directors, producers and editors to translate requirements into visuals.
• Develop and maintain templates and style guides for consistent branding.
• Operate real-time graphics systems (Vizrt, Chyron) for live productions.
• Troubleshoot graphics software/hardware and ensure broadcast delivery quality.

Skills

Motion graphics

Live TV graphics

Creative collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Vizrt

Chyron

Premiere Pro

Avid Media Composer

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Broadcast Graphics Designer for on-site work in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will create motion graphics for live television, including show opens, transitions, lower thirds, and promos, ensuring on-brand visuals and technical accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field, at least five years of broadcast graphics experience, and expert command of Adobe Creative Suite plus real-time engines such as Vizrt or Chyron.