Overview We are looking for a craft centric, conceptual motion graphics designer (with at least 4 years of experience) to work with our multi-talented studio, that services Toyota South Africa. The role requires a key understanding of motion graphics design and the ability to create exceptional work for web & digital, digital out of home and all major social media platforms. Responsibilities • Work closely with internal and external teams to manage Video and Motion Graphic projects effectively. • Manage internal relationships on production-related issues, as well as managing client needs and expectations. • Manage your creative process on projects. • Work with other disciplines (Strategy, Creative, Media, and Accounts). • Be a champion for technical innovation. • Define or apply the aesthetic of overall campaigns. • Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list. • Participate in brainstorms & conceptualisation. • Lead the craft of motion work. Qualifications • Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience as a Motion Graphics Designer in an Interactive, Video, and / or Motion Graphics related field. • The ability to provide rationales for creative choices made • Knowledge of existing and emerging technologies & platforms • A strong understanding of best practice interaction and visual design principles • Facilitates technical workgroup meetings • Must be able to work on one sizable and one medium size project at any given time. • Have the ability to attend every review on a project with 3 new ideas. • Must be comfortable running and overseeing projects independently. Additional information • After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite • KeyNote / PowerPoint • Animation • Blender (Advantageous) • Cinema 4d (Advantageous) • AI Image & Video Generation (Advantageous) • Strong understanding of relevant plugins: Trapcode Suite, Magic Bullet Suite etc.