Senior Motion Graphics Designer — Hybrid & High-Impact Animations

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Animator for their Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA office. The role focuses on creating high-end visuals for broadcast, advertising and digital campaigns, leading projects, and mentoring junior designers.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, advanced Adobe skills, 3D experience, and a passion for visual storytelling. This hybrid role balances in-office presence with remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience as a Motion Graphics Designer and Animator.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience with 3D animation software such as Cinema 4D or Blender.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and visual storytelling.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking, with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate compelling motion graphics for broadcast, web, and interactive media.
• Conceptualize and storyboard creative approaches to visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with directors, art directors, and clients to understand project requirements.
• Execute high-quality 2D and 3D animation, character animation, and VFX.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

Skills

Extensive motion graphics experience

Expert in After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Strong storytelling & typography

Hybrid collaboration & client comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Animation/Film

Tools

Cinema 4D

Blender

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer & Animator for their Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA office. The role focuses on creating high-end visuals for broadcast, advertising and digital campaigns, leading projects, and mentoring junior designers.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, advanced Adobe skills, 3D experience, and a passion for visual storytelling. This hybrid role balances in-office presence with remote collaboration.