Senior Motion Graphics Designer — Remote Storyteller

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

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.