Senior Motion Designer

Ogilvy Social.Lab; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading digital marketing agency as a Senior Motion/Animation Designer. Work with a globally connected team, creating engaging motion graphics and animations for social media platforms. This role requires a strong background in motion design, creativity, and the ability to manage projects independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in motion design and animation.
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create visually stunning and engaging motion graphics for social media.
• Independently manage multiple projects from conception to final delivery.
• Stay updated with trends in motion design and animation.

Skills

Motion design

Animation

Creative communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

UI/UX design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Animation, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Unreal

After Effects

Premiere

Photoshop

Job description

Ogilvy Social Lab is setting global benchmarks in digital marketing and is driven by offering our expertise to both local and international clients through a multi-market footprint.

We have enabled 'borderless ways of working', operating as connected teams and providing Creative, Content, Media and Intelligence capabilities to Ogilvy agencies and clients in more than 20 countries.

Join our globally connected team and work on challenging projects that transcend borders. Embrace a career that takes you to new horizons and make a global impact!

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Motion/Animation Designer to join our team at Ogilvy South Africa. The ideal candidate has a great creative sense of social platforms and how to build all kinds of social media assets. The successful candidate should not only feel at home in terms of craftsmanship but also creatively in common programs such as Aftereffects, Premiere, Cinema 4D, and also in other programs such as Unreal or AI. They must be able to independently realize projects from (moving image) concepts to editing. Skills in UI/UX design are welcome but not a MUST. Ideally, they should have an understanding of creative communication in general.

Responsibilities:

• Create visually stunning and engaging motion graphics and animations for social media platforms
• Work collaboratively with the creative team to ensure that all work meets client requirements and is delivered on time
• Independently manage multiple projects from conception to final delivery
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in motion design and animation
• Ensure that all work adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Motion Design, Animation, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in motion design and animation
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Premiere, and Photoshop
• Experience with 3D software such as Cinema 4D and Unreal
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous work in motion design and animation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for design aesthetics
• Desired Skills and Experiences:
• Experience in UI/UX design
• Familiarity with social media
• Experience working in an agency environment

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