Motion Graphics Designer/Animator at Publicis Groupe

Job Description

Annexure A: Job Description

Motion Graphics Designer/Animator

 Duties

• Contributing in brainstorms and concept ideation for campaigns and production jobs

• Creation and rollout of high-quality video work, with the focus being on strong animation and motion graphics work and fulfilling briefs accurately and on time.

• Work in a team with other creatives and client service staff

• Work primarily in 2D animation software (After Effects), with a basic understanding of design programs that support the creation of outstanding video work.

• Digital design, especially repurposing footage for use on social media and other digital channels. Understanding of best design practices particularly for video.

The employee must:

• Keep up to date with current and emerging trends and technologies, continually looking for opportunities to push further.

• Be eager to learn and grow

• Be willing to assist team members and work overtime when required

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Have a strong understanding of video best practices

• Pay particular attention to detail and respond well to direction

• Strong technical skills in Adobe After Effects, with basic understanding and experience in the supporting software (Photoshop & Illustrator)

• Have experience working in a fast-paced agency environment; be able to respond and adapt quickly

• Be solution driven

• Have strong time management and self-management skills

• Have a positive attitude and be a team player – reliability is key!

• Be able to correctly follow and apply a brand CI to artwork across a range of media

• Have at least 5 years’ experience as a motion graphics designer.

• Have an outstanding showreel demonstrating an understanding of titling, 2D motion graphics, basic animation and design.

• Have an understanding and experience of editing footage, colour grading and a willingness to learn.

• Experience in Adobe Premier Pro is a bonus.

• Must be willing to learn video editing in Premier Pro.

• Must be willing to learn video grade in DaVinci Resolve.

Additional Information

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Publics group is proud to be an Equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity plan. All appointments will be based on Qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all affirmation action candidates or designated groups.