Motion Graphics Specialist

2 months ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ogilvy Full time

Ogilvy is expanding its creative team and seeking a highly skilled Motion Designer to join our team. As a key contributor to our advertising projects, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality animations and motion graphics for various digital, social media, and on-air platforms. Your role will involve producing engaging animations for DOOH, social media, digital banners, and other advertising assets. You may also have the opportunity to edit videos and integrate animations into them. While 2D animation and video editing will be your primary focus, the ability to integrate 3D renders of products and animate them is a significant plus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop creative motion graphics and animations for various advertising assets.
  • Animate shapes, text, logos, images, and other graphics elements to create compelling visual stories.
  • Implement creative transitions and effects to enhance the visual appeal of the final output.
  • Edit videos and integrate animations and transitions into them as required.
  • Collaborate with creative directors, art directors, and other team members to bring concepts to life.
  • Ensure all animation work aligns with brand guidelines and project requirements.
  • Optimize animations for different platforms and devices, focusing on quality and performance.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging animation techniques to continuously improve the quality of work.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality animations.
  • Provide feedback and guidance to art directors and team members as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, or a related field.
  • Experience in motion graphics/animation, preferably in the advertising industry, content/entertainment industry, or FMCG brands.
  • Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of animation work, including experience with various multimedia formats.
  • Solid understanding of video editing and ability to integrate animations into videos.
  • Excellent creative abilities with attention to detail and aesthetics.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Additional Requirements:

  • Familiarity with 3D modeling and animation software such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or similar tools is a plus.

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