Senior Multimedia Designer

Publicis Groupe Africa Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Multimedia Designer to lead motion graphics, animation and multimedia design for digital and social channels. You will collaborate with the Video Lead and Creative Director to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned content across platforms.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio in motion design, video storytelling and a collaborative mindset, with advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior multimedia designer or similar in an advertising/creative env.
• Strong portfolio showcasing motion graphics, video and multimedia design.
• Excellent motion design, visual storytelling and collaborative communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative teams to develop concepts across motion and multimedia channels.
• Translate direction into visually striking, brand-aligned multimedia solutions.
• Produce motion graphics, animation and video content for digital and social channels.
• Edit, version and localize video content for multiple formats and platforms.
• Ensure quality and brand standards across all video assets.

Skills

Motion design

Visual storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Company Description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent. The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Company Description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent. The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Just content that works, working a lot harder.

Overview

Title: Senior Multimedia Designer

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: Video Lead

The role will collaborate closely with the Video Lead & Creative Director to develop and execute creative projects across motion and multimedia channels. This role is crucial in producing high-quality and cohesive multimedia work that adheres to brand standards.

The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers, editors, animators and writers, contributing to a creative environment that emphasizes innovation, craft excellence and impactful visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• CREATIVE COLLABORATION
• Work in partnership with the creative teams to develop and execute creative concepts across motion and multimedia channels.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors, animators and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables.
• Translate static storyboards into fit-for-platform content.
• ART DIRECTION
• Reporting to the Video Lead, translate creative direction into visually striking, brand-consistent motion and multimedia solutions.
• Support the creative teams in developing multimedia assets that align with the client’s and global lead agency’s vision and objectives.
• DESIGN EXECUTION
• Produce compelling motion graphics, animation, video content, storyboards and multimedia assets for digital, social and other screen-based channels.
• Ensure all motion and multimedia work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production.
• VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING
• Collaborate with the Video Lead and creative teams to develop engaging video content for digital, social, retail and other screen-based platforms.
• Edit and assemble video content, ensuring strong storytelling, pacing, visual consistency and alignment with campaign objectives.
• Create platform-specific video adaptations, cutdowns, versioning and localizations across multiple formats and aspect ratios.
• Enhance video content through motion graphics, animation, sound design, visual effects and post-production techniques where required.
• Support the execution of video shoots, including pre-production planning, on-set creative support and post-production delivery where applicable.
• Ensure all video assets meet technical specifications, quality standards, brand guidelines and channel requirements.
• Manage video project files, footage, assets and delivery workflows in accordance with studio processes and best practices.
• Explore and implement emerging video, AI-assisted production and content creation technologies to improve efficiency, quality and creative output.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Self-manage multiple motion, video and multimedia projects, timelines and priorities efficiently.
• Liaise with the creative teams to present multimedia solutions, gather feedback and make necessary adjustments on projects.
• INNOVATION AND TRENDS
• Stay up to date with motion design, animation, video and multimedia trends, incorporating new techniques and ideas into projects.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and innovation within the team.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Review, receive and implement feedback from the Art Director and Video Lead on projects to maintain quality, consistency and technical accuracy.
• Ensure final multimedia and video products meet client expectations, brand standards and channel specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior multimedia designer, motion designer or similar role within an advertising agency or creative environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in motion graphics, animation, video, digital, social and multimedia design.
• Excellent motion design, visual storytelling, communication and collaborative skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, with experience in relevant animation and multimedia tools.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, formats and delivery requirements simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation, craft excellence and staying current with motion and multimedia trends.

Skills

• This role requires a strong conceptual and visual thinker with the ability to translate creative direction into compelling motion and multimedia solutions while balancing client needs, brand objectives and channel requirements.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, strong motion craft, sound technical understanding and a passion for creative excellence.
• Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Senior Multimedia Designer will navigate multiple projects, evolving briefs, varied formats and dynamic market conditions.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.