Junior Motion Designer

• Create and Animate Motion Graphics: Develop high-quality motion graphics and animations using Adobe After Effects. Responsibilities include designing graphics from scratch, animating layered PSD or INDD files, and effectively using templates when applicable.
• Streamline Workflow and Manage Projects: Handle large video files while managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines. Maintain clear and proactive communication with team members and clients throughout the production process.
• Collaborate with Creative Teams: Partner with designers, editors, and marketing professionals to conceptualize, develop, and refine visually compelling content that meets client requirements.
• Support Senior Designers: Work closely with senior motion designers and editors to produce polished motion graphics and animations for various platforms including websites, social media, and digital campaigns.
• Video Editing Assistance: Perform basic video edits and seamlessly integrate motion graphics to enhance storytelling and elevate the visual impact.
• Brand Alignment: Ensure all motion graphics adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining a cohesive and consistent visual identity across all media.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Animation & Motion Graphics, or similar
• 2-3 years experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Advanced expertise in After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere for creating and animating motion graphics. Familiarity with Illustrator or other Adobe tools is an advantage.
• Strong Creative and Design Skills: A keen artistic eye with a solid grasp of design principles, composition, colour theory, typography, and video editing.
• Awareness of Industry Trends: Ability to stay updated with and incorporate current design and social media trends to produce fresh, engaging, and relevant content.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Skilled at working with both template and original designs. Capable of delivering unique, high-quality animations under tight deadlines.

Please submit your portfolio and any relevant links along with your CV.

Additional Information:

If you are a passionate professional looking for a role in an innovative and global company and you are based in Cape Town, please send your CV today.

NB: Please note that only applications submitted through our official hiring platform www.smartrecruiters will be taken into consideration for this role. We kindly ask that candidates refrain from contacting team members, associated companies, or individuals regarding their application as these inquiries will not be considered. In order to ensure fair consideration for all applicants, we may not be able to respond to every submission directly. If you have not heard back from us within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team.

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