Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 March 2025
Position Summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Other: Media, Advertising, PR and Publishing
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
About Our Company
Clicks Group
Introduction
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Digital Designer with expertise in video production, editing, animation, VFX, and 3D development to join our in-house Digital Agency. This role plays a critical role in elevating Clicks digital creative content across all platforms. The Senior Digital Designer will lead the execution of visually stunning and innovative digital content, ensuring a high standard of design and storytelling across all projects. This role reports into the Creative Manager (Digital) and has a Mid-Weight Designer reporting into it.
Job Description
Job Purpose & Objectives:
- Conceptualise, design, and produce high-quality video, animation, 3D content, and VFX for Clicks digital campaigns across multiple platforms (social media, web, in-store screens, and digital advertising).
- Lead and execute projects from pre-production, filming, post-production, animation, VFX, and final delivery.
- Mentor and provide guidance to a Mid-Weight Digital Designer, ensuring consistency and upskilling in digital motion and video design.
- Collaborate with marketing, content, and brand teams to bring creative briefs to life, ensuring alignment with business and brand objectives.
- Manage the digital asset pipeline to ensure smooth workflow, version control, and optimized file delivery for various platforms.
- Push creative boundaries by leveraging the latest trends in digital storytelling, motion graphics, 3D design, and interactive media.
- Ensure all digital content adheres to the Clicks CI and digital brand guidelines for consistency across all touchpoints.
- Stay ahead of digital and video content trends, keeping Clicks at the forefront of digital creativity and audience engagement.
- Work closely with internal and external resources to ensure seamless execution of digital content.
- Ensure all digital assets are correctly formatted and optimised for different online and social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
Minimum requirements
- Advanced skills in video production and editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro).
- Expertise in motion graphics & animation (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, or equivalent).
- 3D content creation & rendering (Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Unreal Engine).
- Strong VFX capabilities (After Effects, Nuke, or similar).
- Post-production expertise (Colour grading, sound design, motion tracking, rotoscoping, and compositing).
- Experience in dynamic social video formats (Snapchat, Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, 360-degree videos).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition).
- A deep understanding of storytelling, cinematography, and editing techniques to create compelling brand narratives.
- Familiarity with digital advertising formats and best practices for video across social media, paid media, and in-store digital screens.
- Strong grasp of typography, colour theory, and composition in digital motion design.
- Creativity & Innovation: Ability to craft engaging, visually striking, and cutting-edge digital content.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong execution across all phases of video and motion content creation.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring consistency and precision across all visual assets.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Coaching and guiding the Mid-Weight Designer on digital motion and video best practices.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot creative and technical challenges in digital production.
- Adaptability: Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot based on business needs.
- 5 years experience in a digital design environment with a strong focus on video, animation, and motion graphics.
- Experience in leading or mentoring junior/mid-weight designers in video, animation, and digital content creation.
- Experience working with brand storytelling across different digital platforms.
- Strong portfolio showcasing video, animation, and 3D motion design work.
- A degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Motion Design, Animation, Multimedia, or a related field.
- Additional certifications in video editing, 3D design, or VFX software are advantageous.
