IQbusiness is seeking to employ a senior motion design specialist to join an overseas team working from our offices in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.
We have a number of freelancing (project per project, about 3 months at a time) opportunities available.
About you and the key skills, were looking for.
You should have a proven track record as Senior Motion Designer, working with local or international clients. You should have at least 8 years relevant working experience where you have shown to be an autonomous and independent individual with a strong creative drive and a perfectionist mindset.
You excel at generating innovative and compelling creative propositions. Moreover, you possess the ability to optimize the video creation process to maximize efficiency, ensuring projects are delivered in the most streamlined and effective manner. You thrive in fast-paced environments, maintaining composure while producing high-quality work.
Your Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and comfortable with its integration with other Adobe software, as well as understanding technical and artistic knowledge of Adobe's main software, including Premiere, Photoshop, and Illustrator are key in this role.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Motion Designer, you will play a crucial role in bringing static designs to life through movement and visual storytelling. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Demonstrate strong graphic design skills, including a diverse portfolio showcasing print, web, and other mediums.
- Showcasing strong motion design skills with a focus on typeface design, layout, and visual balance of graphic elements.
- Providing art direction to ensure program coherence across all modules.
- Exhibiting strong editing skills using Adobe Premiere, with a keen eye for the best cuts and transitions.
- Taking a proactive approach during review loops by effectively communicating with the producer to clarify changes, offering alternative solutions if needed.
- Capable of managing the entire post-production process, from editing and graphics to rendering and establishing seamless integration between After Effects and Premiere.
- Generating innovative and compelling creative propositions.
- Optimize the video creation process to maximize efficiency and productivity.
- Strong motion design skills; at least 5+ years' relevant experience using Adobe After Effects.
- Graphic design skills.
- Art direction skills to keep a program coherent throughout all modules.
- Strong editing skills using Adobe Premiere) and a flair for best cuts/transitions.
- Pro-active when it comes to review loops (quickly communicating with producer to get clarity if changes are unclear, finding solutions or alternative options if needed, etc)
- Adobe main software advanced technical & artistic knowledge (Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Being able to take care of a whole post-production process (edit, gfx, rendering, link between After Effects and Premiere)
- Autonomous, independent, creative, perfectionist, strong in creative propositions
- Being able to optimize a video creation process to be the most efficient possible
- Strong resistance to stress and ability to handle tight delivery timeframes
Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa.
At IQbusiness, we are creative problem-solvers who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems. We make sure that our clients grow, whether these challenges may be overcome by utilizing research from IQbusiness and our partners, allocating teams to build and implement solutions, or deploying point expertise to address a skills shortage. Whatever the challenges, we support them in overcoming them.
Whats In It For You
At IQbusiness, we prioritize work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides ample opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.
How do we recruit?
At IQbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We firmly believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.
Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:
- First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.
- This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
- If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits youan online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more! You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.
- Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checksreferences, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud. Once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila!
- We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment; formalities having been dealt with in a timely manner.
Note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.
