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Mid-level Motion Designer

Social LabSouth Africa
Full-time3-7
👁️ 0 views📝 0 applicationsPosted 9/2/2026Expires 10/2/2026
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Job Description

Ogilvy Social Lab, part of WPP, is setting global benchmarks in digital marketing and is driven by offering our expertise to both local and international clients through a multi-market footprint. We have enabled 'borderless ways of working', operating as connected teams and providing Creative, Content, Media and Intelligence capabilities to Ogilvy agencies and clients in more than 20 countries. Join our globally connected team and work on challenging projects that transcend borders. Embrace a career that takes you to new horizons and make a global impact! About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. Hey there, superstar! We're on the hunt for a Mid-level Motion Designer/Editor extraordinaire who's ready to jump into the action-packed world of marketing and advertising with our rockstar clients. Join our Social Labs team, where you'll be the creative maestro behind engaging content for iconic global brands. Get ready to rock with our amazing Creative Leads and make some serious waves in high-profile campaigns that'll leave everyone talking! About you You're not just a Motion Designer/Editor – you're a creative dynamo! Your job? Crafting mind-blowing motion design content that's as unforgettable as your favourite song's chorus. You'll be a key player in our team of 6 to 7 boundary-pushers, bringing top-notch skills and an infectious energy to every project. Your mission? Creating tailor-made video content for epic paid media campaigns across digital playgrounds. Already a wizard with Celtra? Awesome. If not, bring your passion to learn and your mastery of After Effects and Premier to the table. Got an analytical mind that sparks during visual prototyping? High-five! If you're a motion design aficionado, detail-obsessed, and ready to rock in a fun, collaborative vibe, then let's chat. Join us and make motion design history with a team that thrives on big ideas and even bigger enthusiasm! Responsibilities • Work closely with the team to create captivating motion design content for our global brands. • Use standard software (Adobe After Effects and Premier) to make top-quality motion design videos. • Edit TV campaigns for seamless transitions and brand consistency. • Create video content for paid media campaigns, adapting to digital formats. • Play a role in major campaigns • Adopt modular creative strategies to tailor content for different audiences. • Integrate diverse content sources to ensure a cohesive end product. • Learn and utilize the Celtra platform for content development if needed. • Infuse energy and creativity into projects, pushing boundaries for exceptional work. • Analyse visual prototypes, providing valuable insights to enhance motion design. • Collaborate with creative leads to bring their ideas to life. • Meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail, sticking to brand guidelines. • Stay updated on motion design trends to deliver cutting-edge work. • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project clarity. • Contribute to the agency's success and the brand, exceeding client expectations globally. Qualifications and Experience • Demonstrated track record in motion design and editing at creative agencies or similar settings, with a robust portfolio of visually captivating projects. • Proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects and Premier, understanding motion design principles, animation techniques, and visual storytelling. • Skilled in editing video content, ensuring smooth transitions, pacing, and overall cohesion. Strong knowledge of video editing software is essential. • Past work with prominent brands, preferably in consumer goods. Familiarity with brands in the beauty industry is a plus. • Proficient in crafting content optimized for digital and social media platforms, knowing platform-specific requirements and best practices. • Keen eye for detail, strong artistic sensibility, infusing projects with energy, creativity, and a unique visual style. • Effective team player, working closely with Creative Leads, designers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life and deliver outstanding work. • Exceptional organizational skills, prioritizing tasks to meet project timelines while maintaining keen attention to detail. • Willingness to adjust to changing project needs, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, thriving in a fast-paced environment. • Skilled in additional relevant software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, enhancing workflow and delivering high-quality results. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively expressing ideas, providing feedback, and collaborating with team members and clients. • Proactive and resourceful problem-solving approach, finding innovative solutions and overcoming challenges during the creative process. • Solid understanding of brand guidelines, working within established brand identities for consistency across motion design deliverables. • Stay up to date with latest trends, techniques, and emerging technologies in motion design and video editing, continuously seeking growth opportunities. • Ability to analyse visual prototypes, provide valuable insights, and make data-driven decisions for optimized impact and effectiveness. • Growth mindset and eagerness to learn new tools, techniques, and software as required by the role. Offer • Full-time job within a growing and trendsetting agency • Global client portfolio • Attractive package and benefits • Continuous trainings. Career conversation and growing opportunities • Flexible homeworking policy If you're passionate about motion design, and someone who possess an impeccable eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we can't wait to hear from you. Together, let's bring exceptional motion design to life and surpass expectations every step of the way!

Required Skills

Adobe After EffectsAdobe Premieremotion designvideo editingvisual storytellingdigital mediasocial mediavideo content creationbrand guidelinesCeltraAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustratorconsumer goodsbeauty industryanalytical skillscreative collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailtrends in motion designanimation techniquesfast-paced environmentgrowth mindsetvisual prototyping

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