Mid-Weight Motion & Video Designer

About the role

HelloKindred, a staffing specialist in marketing, creative and technology roles, is recruiting a Mid-Weight Motion & Video Designer in Cape Town. The role creates, edits and delivers animations, motion graphics and video content for digital and marketing communications, working independently from brief to final delivery. It is a 12-month contract with a hybrid setup of three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Create animations, motion graphics and video content for web, social media, presentations and events
• Own projects from brief to delivery, making day-to-day creative decisions within brand guidelines
• Develop storyboards, design concepts, graphics, titles, lower thirds and transitions
• Collaborate with designers, marketers and copywriters, and work with the branding team on motion design templates and assets
• Maintain a consistent visual style and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Keep an organized library of motion graphics assets and project files, and stay up to date with trends

Required profile

• At least four years of experience in motion design and video production, or a similar role
• Strong portfolio of motion design and video projects
• Experience in a Brand Design System and familiarity with accessibility standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Legal right to live and work in South Africa without employer sponsorship

Required skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience with Adobe Workfront is preferred
• Experience using AI for content and generative creation
• Familiarity with sound design and audio editing
• Editor with motion experience or motion designer with editor experience is a plus
• Some 3D experience (ideally Cinema 4D) is a plus