Motion Designer

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Motion Designer to join our remote team in South Africa. At [REDACTED], we help the world's most ambitious brands turn data and AI into real commercial outcomes. That's a story worth telling well, and we need someone who can bring it to life frame by frame. [REDACTED] by [REDACTED] is an AI-native agency within a leading global software engineering company. Around you will be a creative collective of designers, writers, filmmakers, strategists, producers, 3D experts and other iconoclasts, working shoulder to shoulder with some of the best technologists in the world. Here, creativity meets tech: ideas don't stay on the page, they get engineered into reality.

Responsibilities

• Create powerful stories through motion design that capture and engage audiences
• Apply strong knowledge of storytelling, rhythm, composition and pace to all projects
• Use a variety of 2D and 3D animation software to produce high-quality content
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in visual and motion design
• Draw from a broad pool of references and inspiration to inform creative work
• Partner with creative team members and key stakeholders to develop content for web, mobile, video and other platforms
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong project management skills
• Meet with clients to understand needs and share creative ideas
• Communicate clearly, interpret feedback and meet tight deadlines
• Maintain compliance with company guidelines and design standards

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent diploma desired
• Two to three years of experience in a studio or agency setting
• Strong technical skills in 2D and 3D animation software, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Frame.io, Unreal and Figma
• Experience with social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
• Familiarity with After Effects expressions, Trapcode Suite, VideoCopilot Element 3D, Plexus and 3D integration
• Ability to build creative and unique ideas
• Confidence to communicate and present ideas to peers
• Flexibility to adapt ideas to suit client expectations
• Aptitude to work constructively under stress in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Awareness of digital media and evolving online platforms
• Innovative approach to advertising execution

Nice to have

• Notions, skills or passion for generative AI video content
• Notions, skills or passion for Unreal Engine or Unity
• Notions, skills or passion for 3D tools such as Blender