We are Publicis Production's global, cross-media production house, serving the world's leading brands. We are Prodigious.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to grow, and work with a team of creatives to actively produce strong video content and creative executions.

Duties:

• Contributing in brainstorms and concept ideation for campaigns and production jobs
• Creation and rollout of high quality video work, with the focus being on strong animation and motion graphics work and fulfilling briefs accurately and on time.
• Work in a team with other creatives and client service staff
• Work primarily in 2D animation software (After Effects), with a basic understanding of design programs that support the creation of outstanding video work.

The candidate must:

• Be eager to learn and grow
• Be willing to assist team members and work overtime when required
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a strong understanding of video best practices
• Pay particular attention to detail and respond well to direction
• Strong technical skills in Adobe After Effects, with basic understanding and experience in the supporting software (Photoshop & Illustrator)
• Have experience working in a fast paced agency environment; be able to respond and adapt quickly
• Be solution driven
• Have strong time management and self-management skills
• Have a positive attitude and be a team player – reliability is key!
• Be able to correctly follow and apply a brand CI to artwork across a range of media
• Have at least 5 year’s experience as a motion graphics designer.
• Have an outstanding showreel demonstrating an understanding of titling, 2D motion graphics, basic animation and design.
• Experience in Adobe Premier Pro is a bonus.
• Must be willing to learn video editing in Premier Pro.

Have relevant training/education and/or years of experience in the digital design industry. We suggest at least 5 years.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• A keen eye for art and composition
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work fluently in After Effects
• Must be able to translate design into animation/motion graphics
• Understanding and experience with design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and integrating it into After Effects
• Understanding of principles of motion design and ability to find good solutions
• Understand digital design and it’s platforms (social, video)
• Should be able to create digital storyboards for video (no hand drawing required)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful

Publics group is proud to be an Equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity plan. All appointments will be based on Qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all affirmation action candidates or designated groups.