Motion Designer

Remuneration:	negotiable depending on experience
Benefits:	Medical aid
Location:	Johannesburg, Sandton
Remote work:	Some remote work allowed
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Job policy:	Employment Equity position
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#MotionDesigner
Company:	Wetpaint Advertising

We are looking for a motion designer to create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media.

The role includes :

• Film and TV title design
• Video editing
• Infographics
• Animated content
• Kinetic typography
• Advertising campaigns

Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message. For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design. If you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we’d like to meet you.

The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience.

Responsibilities:

• Study briefs and determine requirements
• Conceptualise visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Design to finished final product for platform usage
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce the final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final edits are visually appealing and on-brand

Required:

• Excellent visual communication skills to present ideas and information in a multimedia context 
• Exceptional creative flair and an innovative approach to all design projects
• Excellent organisational, time and project management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• An understanding of the latest trends and their role in a commercial environment
• Proven competence in design and image manipulation software
• Teamwork skills because most projects require input from individuals with different roles
• Self-development skills to keep up to date with fast-changing trends
• Professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
• Creative Suite tools — Photoshop, Illustrator, as well as Adobe Premiere and After Effects

NB: Please send both CV and a portfolio.
Candidates will not be considered without both documents supplied.

Posted on 02 Oct 15:59, Closing date 1 Dec