Senior Motion Graphics Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development budget

Diverse project portfolio

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join a fully remote team, crafting dynamic visuals for marketing videos, explainers, social content, and presentations. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work within a distributed team to elevate our visual storytelling.

You will bring a strong portfolio, expert After Effects skills, and a keen eye for typography and motion. Remote collaboration is essential, with a portfolio demonstrating diverse, high-quality motion work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in motion graphics or similar role.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with 3D software (Cinema 4D) is a significant plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration, especially in remote teams.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative and technically proficient motion graphics work is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for various digital media projects.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and content teams to translate concepts into compelling animations.
• Develop style frames, storyboards, and animatics to communicate design direction.
• Optimize motion graphics assets for different platforms and screen resolutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, software updates, and new technologies in motion graphics.
• Ensure all motion graphics adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.

Skills

Motion graphics

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

Photoshop

Cinema 4D

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join their fully remote team. This role is responsible for conceptualizing and executing dynamic and engaging motion graphics for a variety of digital platforms, including marketing videos, explainer animations, social media content, and presentations. You will be instrumental in bringing visual stories to life through creative animation, typography, and visual design. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in motion graphics, a keen eye for aesthetics, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a distributed team structure, contributing significantly to our visual communication efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for various digital media projects.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and content teams to translate concepts into visually compelling animations.
• Develop style frames, storyboards, and animatics to effectively communicate design direction.
• Optimize motion graphics assets for different platforms and screen resolutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, software updates, and new technologies in motion graphics and animation.
• Ensure all motion graphics adhere to brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Motion Graphics Designer or similar role.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with 3D software (e.g., Cinema 4D) is a significant plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative and technically proficient motion graphics work is mandatory.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with excellent remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for online courses and software.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects from anywhere.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.