Mid-Senior Motion Designer at PayFast

• We are seeking an experienced Motion Designer to join our creative team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality motion graphics and animations for various digital media platforms that align with project goals, meet quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the visual style of all projects is consistent and aligns with brand standards.

About you

• As a Motion Designer, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of exciting projects, from digital campaigns to branding and product launches. You will collaborate with a talented team of creatives, designers, and marketers to produce high-quality work that engages and inspires audiences. If you have a passion for motion design and are looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

You’ll fit in perfectly with our culture if you:

• Get energised by a fast-paced environment
• Cherish a good work-life balance
• Are adaptable and don’t mind a bit of chaos now and again
• Regard collaboration as an essential part of getting the job done
• Pride yourself as being a self-starter who doesn’t lack motivation
• Don’t need to be micromanaged
• Take feedback well and use it for self-improvement
• Welcome change and new ideas
• Value the importance of diversity

What you'll be doing

Creative & Design

• Develop storyboards and concepts for video content that are aligned with the project.
• Create high-quality motion graphics and animations for various digital media platforms that align with project goals, meet quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain a high level of design craft with excellent attention to detail.
• Take initiative on projects to deliver new and innovative solutions.
• Experience in UI motion and prototypes would be an advantage.
• Use existing brand assets to come up with relevant and up-to-date content.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with the creative team to ensure the visual style of all projects is consistent and aligns with brand standards.
• Work alongside the broader creative team, copywriter, product designers, and our digital marketing team.
• Communicate effectively with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure that project goals are met.
• Share knowledge with other motion designers and help contribute towards an open and creative work environment.
• Contribute to art direction for motion-led content, from briefing to storyboarding and elements of post-production management.
• Take on constructive feedback and execute it to the best of your capabilities to align with the vision for the project.
• Help maintain and build the creative asset library.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions.

Self-Management

• Have responsibility over your own workloads, managing your time effectively and delivering on deadlines.
• Continuously learn new techniques and tools to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the field of motion design.
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Be well-organized with the ability to think ahead.
• Keep up to date with current design trends.

What you'll need

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in multi-media design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in motion design and animation.
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of video editing software such as Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of professional and personal motion design projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a team.