We are seeking a skilled and creative Motion Graphic Animator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic eye, exceptional technical skills, and a thorough understanding of animation principles. As a Motion Graphic Animator, you will be responsible for creating visually stunning and engaging animations for a variety of platforms, including advertisements, social media content, websites, and more. You will collaborate closely with our design and marketing teams to bring ideas to life and ensure high-quality animations that align with our brand image.
Responsibilities
- Develop animated content to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and promotional messages.
- Create visually appealing motion graphics and animation sequences, including but not limited to typography, iconography, illustrations, and video footage integration.
- Collaborate with the design team to conceptualise animation ideas and deliver animations that meet project objectives.
- Receive feedback from stakeholders and make necessary revisions to ensure the animations meet their expectations and project requirements.
- Adhere to project deadlines and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques in motion graphic design, animation, and visual effects.
- Translate complex concepts and data into visually appealing and easily understandable animations, infographics, and charts.
- Implement visual and audio effects, colour corrections, and editing techniques to enhance animations.
- Work closely with illustrators, designers, and scriptwriters to ensure the cohesive integration of animations into larger projects.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling animated advertisements for various platforms, such as social media, websites, and events.
- Optimise animations for different devices and platforms while maintaining visual consistency.
- Maintain a digital asset library of reusable animation templates and elements for future projects.
- Adhere to company branding guidelines and ensure animations are consistent with the established brand identity.
- Bachelor's degree in animation, graphic design, or related field.
- Proven experience working as a Motion Graphic Animator or in a similar role. Minimum of 5 years.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, composition, timing, and storytelling techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of typography, colour theory, and visual design principles.
- Ability to conceptualise and pitch animation ideas and storyboards to stakeholders.
- Strong accuracy & attention to detail, ensuring animations are pixel-perfect, visually engaging, and ready to go live.
- Familiarity with video editing software and techniques.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
- A strong portfolio showcasing previous motion graphic animation work.
- Experience in creating animations for social media platforms.
- Knowledge of 3D animation and compositing software is desirable but not required.
- Strong planning, organizing & time-management skills.
- Self-starter and able to take direction.
- Creatively develop and present storyboards.
- Valid drivers licence.
- Able to prioritise work, perform under pressure and deadline driven.
- Competency in Adobe Creative Suit.
- Working with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colors, animation, etc. for graphic design.
