Senior Motion Graphics Designer — Remote Brand Narratives

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to craft compelling visual narratives across digital platforms. This fully remote role lets you work from home with a distributed creative team. You will lead animation projects, develop storyboards, and deliver high-quality 2D and 3D work using After Effects, Cinema 4D, and related tools.

Strong branding sense and collaboration are essential. Join a remote-first culture that supports professional development, competitive compensation,

Qualifications

• Proven experience creating high-end motion graphics for digital platforms.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D/3D animation skills.
• Ability to translate brand identity into animated content.
• Experience with remote collaboration and feedback cycles.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design motion graphics for branding, marketing and social media.
• Develop storyboards, style frames and animatics for clear communication.
• Create high-quality 2D and 3D animations using industry-standard tools.
• Collaborate with directors, designers and developers to ensure consistency.
• Incorporate feedback and iterate to meet project objectives.
• Stay updated on trends and techniques in motion graphics.
• Optimize assets for various platforms and formats.
• Apply branding guidelines meticulously.

Skills

Proficient in motion graphics

Adobe After Effects

Cinema 4D

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Typography & color theory

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Cinema 4D

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Motion Graphics Designer to craft compelling visual narratives across digital platforms. This fully remote role lets you work from home with a distributed creative team. You will lead animation projects, develop storyboards, and deliver high-quality 2D and 3D work using After Effects, Cinema 4D, and related tools.

Strong branding sense and collaboration are essential. Join a remote-first culture that supports professional development, competitive compensation,