Job Title
R18000 - R35000 Per Month
Area: South Africa, Western Cape
Sector: Marketing
Posted: 9 December 2024
Job Details
Overview:
As a Junior Motion Designer, you’ll have the opportunity to bring ideas to life by crafting engaging motion graphics and animations that reflect our brand’s visual identity and marketing goals. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a diverse creative team, contribute fresh ideas, and gain hands-on experience across a variety of projects. From storyboarding to final delivery, you’ll manage multiple assignments, refine your skills, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and tools in motion design.
Responsibilities:
- Concept Development: Work closely with the creative team to brainstorm and develop innovative motion graphics concepts.
- Design and Animation: Create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and video content that align with the brand’s visual identity and marketing goals.
- Storyboarding: Ability to develop detailed storyboards and animatics to visualize project concepts and timelines.
- Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the video manager, designers, copywriters, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and effective visual communication.
- Feedback and Revisions: Incorporate feedback from clients and team members, making necessary revisions to achieve the desired outcome.
- Trends and Innovation: Stay updated on the latest trends in motion design, animation techniques, and software advancements to continually improve the quality of work.
- Technical Proficiency: Utilize software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Cinema 4D/Blender, and other relevant tools to create motion graphics and animations.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: 1-3 years of experience in motion design.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop) and other relevant motion design software (Cinema 4D/Blener, etc.).
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of motion design projects, highlighting creativity, technical skills, and attention to detail.
- Creativity: Ability to generate original ideas and concepts that align with the brand’s vision and objectives.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale effectively.
- Time Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Team Player: A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within a team environment, contributing positively to team dynamics.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Motion Design, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- 3D Animation: Experience with Cinema 4D/Blender but not essential.
- Sound Design: Basic understanding of sound design and its integration with motion graphics.