Job Description

We have a flavourful on-site opportunity for a Lead Motion Designer (Senior-level) to join the innovative team at an established global food manufacturing company in Cape Town.
We're looking for an accomplished lead creative. You may have run your own motion/animation business but want to step into a more secure corporate environment. Experience working in a Marketing or Advertising environment and graphic design is essential. It's a super opportunity for a candidate who has been freelancing or for a business owner in search of a new venture.
As Motion Graphics Designer you will be responsible for conceptualising, developing, and presenting storyboards for the graphic design and layout of animation for TVCs, broadcast toolkits, video intros, titles, and explainer videos across all platforms, amongst others.
If you can animate like a pro informed by your strong visual marketing capabilities, are someone who constantly stays up to date with the latest industry trends & technologies - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Responsibilities may include:

• Create animations for event and marketing videos e.g. lower thirds, titles
• Edit video and record audio for animations
• Work closely with graphic designers to ensure designs are implemented to brief
• Adapt promotional artwork for video production
• Produce creative promotional artwork
• Maintain department server order
• Create visuals for the digital marketing and social media departments (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Blog)
• Continuously assess the competitor and keep up with industry trends
• Scamping of new ideas for visual representation
• Liaise with the design department to get campaign artwork
• Work closely with copywriters, designers etc., to develop content, optimise the use of each digital channel for campaign efforts and execute the campaign vision
• Take direction from company leadership, including documenting detailed requirements, and asking questions to clarify assignments
• Evaluate emerging technologies; provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate
• Contribute to brainstorming new and creative growth strategies.

Requirements
Candidate should show proficiency in:

• Qualification in Design/Digital Design
• After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro
• Basic knowledge of: Video/Photography Skills, Lighting, and Audio recording
• Experience with and a strong portfolio of motion graphics work
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Suite and common motion graphics design software
• Results driven
• High level of creativity and quality focus
• Impressive planning, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to take accountability
• Ability to develop and implement marketing strategies and programmes.

Please submit a PDF/link to a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.
If you don't have the relevant experience required for this role, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City: Cape Town
Level of Expertise: Senior
Remuneration: Negotiable
Consultant: Christine
Reference Number: #Chris2542

Skills Required