Senior Remote Motion Graphics Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Lead Motion Graphics Designer to spearhead a fully remote team in South Africa. You will craft visually stunning animations and visual effects for broadcast, advertising, and online content, guiding a team of designers from concept through delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in motion graphics with 3+ in leadership, expert tools like After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D, and a proven ability to lead remotely.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in motion graphics design with 3+ in leadership.
• Strong portfolio including title sequences, animated logos, explainer videos, and broadcast graphics.
• Expert proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D and related plugins.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a creative team in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and design of high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects for diverse media projects.
• Direct and mentor a team of motion graphics designers, providing creative guidance and feedback.
• Collaborate with art directors, producers, and clients to translate requirements into compelling visuals.
• Oversee the production pipeline, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual style and quality across all output.
• Explore and implement new techniques and tools to enhance team capabilities.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets for motion graphics.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to internal teams and clients.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and find creative production solutions.
• Ensure assets are optimized for broadcast, web, and social platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Motion graphics

Team management

Creative direction

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Cinema 4D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Lead Motion Graphics Designer to spearhead a fully remote team in South Africa. You will craft visually stunning animations and visual effects for broadcast, advertising, and online content, guiding a team of designers from concept through delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in motion graphics with 3+ in leadership, expert tools like After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D, and a proven ability to lead remotely.