Motion Graphics Designer

Job Description For Motion Graphics Designer

Role: Motion Graphics Designer

Job Level: Senior (7+ years' experience)

Brand or department: Design

Location: Remote working until further notice

Time Zone Required: SAST

Type of contract: 12-month FTC

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

A Little Bit About the Role:

MORE are expanding the team for our client, a global FMCG company with multiple international brands house-hold names in its stable.

MORE is looking to recruit a Motion Graphics Designer / Editor to work with our offshore teams on this account as a dedicated member of the team on a long-term contract basis. The offshore team's role is to service this client globally for any needs that cannot be filled by their on-site teams; these requests can be anything from static social posts to banners for web (static and dynamic), to OOH, to animations, to copy for websites etc.

This is a great opportunity working within a new team, creating impactful communications across the world, and developing design best practices for the various brands.

As a Motion Graphics Artist / Editor you will be expected to be able to deliver a vast range of different marketing material; from social assets such as GIFs or Instagram posts, to cut-downs of TVCs, 2D animations, graphics that include motion such as supers or icons and various graphic elements, sometimes from concept.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background of motion graphics and editing, inclusive of grading and sound design. Experience in 2D animation from concept development, storyboarding to final execution is essential. A good knowledge or history of work in Social Media projects is also desirable. You'll ideally have worked on FMCG and/or global brands, with at least 3 years' experience and an up-to-date showreel to show us what you've worked on. The role is fast paced and responsive, working across multiple different projects and clients within the organisation.

Our team will work across the following:

• Strategy - social & content.
• Creative & design.
• Content production & post.
• Paid & optimisation.
• E-commerce & promotional brand content.

What You'll be Doing:

• Work on projects from start to finish, working collaboratively across teams on ideation, creation, and implementation.
• Produce creative motion graphics and editing work with a clear rationale to accompany the work.
• Be a brand guardian.
• Using existing assets and stock imagery to come up with relevant and up to date content.
• Keeping up to date with current design trends.
• Understand what makes GREAT content g. best practices for making social assets and mobile first.
• Creating, sometimes from scratch and sometimes adapting from existing work, 2D animations, Motion Graphics, Explainer videos, Gifs, etc.
• Compositing, storyboarding, illustration, design and animation.
• Occasional retouching and photo-manipulation.
• Provides mentoring to more junior members of the team, helping them to learn and evolve their design abilities through feedback and teaching.
• Develop storyboards for the initial stages of production under guidance of the creative lead.
• Animates/ illustrates/ designs within the set style defined by the lead.
• Develop storyboards and animatics for the initial stages of production.
• Listening to constructive feedback from the client and creative lead and altering animations to better suit the project's needs.
• Takes on constructive feedback and executes it to the best of your capabilities in order to align with the creative director's vision for the project.
• Takes part in regular calls to discuss workflows and review designs amongst
• Leads regular project team calls to discuss workflows, tips & tricks, and review designs amongst peers.
• Collaborate with the creative lead on scoping projects and defining project timelines for the producer.
• Accurate and consistent completion of timesheets.

What You're Capable Of:

• Strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite. Requirement is for competency in Premier Pro and After Effects. Advantageous: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and 3D Programs (3D non-essential but advantageous).
• Passionate about editing & motion graphics and understanding the latest innovations in digital & social design.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Love working in a fast-paced adaptable, collaborative environment.
• Able to work both independently, and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills able to express themselves clearly.
• Ability to adhere to internal processes, including following brand guidelines.
• Good eye for detail, constantly working to train the eye and creative taste level.
• Desire to learn and offer new skills (particularly digital) and do this without being prompted.
• Learn and grow skills through mentorship and teaching by others on the team, as well as suggesting feedback on what's been learned.
• Ability to accurately prepare files for various platforms and run the relevant pre-production checks.
• Content Innovation: Demonstrating innovative out-of-the-box ideation.
• Channel Exploitation: Developing expertise in multi-platform creative design.
• Client Sensitivity: Understanding problems from clients' perspective.
• Planning & executing work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Work together collaboratively and effectively lead in teams.
• Ability to manage and develop career within the firm.
• Fulfilling role as part of the company and culture.
• Dedicate time to mental health, self-growth, and personal development.
• Learn to/effectively be able to take and execute feedback.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum Matric/Grade 12 certificate.
• Relevant degree or diploma.
• Proficiency in Adobe CC suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, and be open to learning Cinema 4D.
• Ability to draw is advantageous.
• A portfolio and showreel demonstrating your best work, from ideation through to execution.
• A team player and possess the ability to build strong and effective working relationships.
• A passion for digital trends and motion graphic/animation design.

Not essential but definitely a big advantage:

• Experience on global FMCG brands.
• Multi-market experience.
• Languages spoken (French, German, Dutch, Russian, Arabic).

A Little Bit MORE About Us:

MORE is a global production portal, part of the Inside Ideas Group. We are a global collective of creatives, technologists & production experts, creating and maintaining world class content in the areas of Film, CGI, Motion Design, Digital, Print and Technology.

We bring scale, expertise, and craft, delivering creative solutions to clients and brands across the globe.

Find us here:

https://www.more.global/

MORE SHOWREEL 2022.mov

https://www.linkedin.com/company/moreglobal/

https://instagram.com/more.global?igshid=NjZiMGI4OTY=

Other Essential Points To Note:

As we are working remotely, it is essential that the ideal candidate have the following in place to ensure there are no delays on delivering work timeously:

• Back-up power supply, if necessary.
• Stable internet connectivity fibre connection preferable (options can be discussed) in order to connect to remote servers as well as conduct virtual meetings daily.
• Personal computer with relevant capabilities necessary for the role.
• This is a snapshot of the responsibilities & desired deliverables. Other areas for delivery and responsibilities may be added or addressed during the period of employment. This document should not constitute as the sole indicator for responsibilities and delivery, but it can be used as a generic guide to help with managing your performance.

Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All suitable applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

In accordance with the Employment Equity plan of MORE Global and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Whilst we ideally would like to respond individually to all candidates who apply for our vacant positions, we acknowledge that this might not always be possible due to the large number of applications that we continually receive. In light of this, should you not have received a response within 21 days after applying, please consider your application as unsuccessful.