Publicis Groupe

Company Description

About Machine_ 

Machine_ is a creative solutions agency represented across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and is home to over 75 adventurous minds. At Machine_ we don’t believe that intuition and gut feel are enough. That’s why everything we do starts with an insight. Our team of experts uses these insights to create impactful and accountable solutions that touch consumers at every point in their connected world. 

Machine_ is part of Publicis Groupe, one of the fastest-growing global networks. 

Machine’s mantra, Never Afraid, underpins our values of; doing the right thing, being curious, solution orientated and at its core ‘giving a s**t!’. Living this mantra daily helps grow our Clients’ businesses and these are the values we look for when recruiting new talent. The right personality is just as important as the right experience. We’re here to work hard and have fun while doing it. 

Job Description

We are looking for Senior Motion Graphics Designer to join our agency team in Johannesburg, to work as part of our Creative Department, responsible for the execution and delivery of crafted motion graphics and animation. 

The Senior Motion Graphics Designer will be responsible for:

• Creation and rollout of high-quality multimedia design work for social, digital and broadcast platforms, with an emphasis on 2D & 3D animation.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Utilizing animation and digital design best practices with a good technical understanding for outputting files in the correct format, size (data and dimensions) with visual accuracy.
• Be able to work methodically and according to brief and brand specification.
• Be able break down brief requirements and timeously flag any potential issues that may arise.
• Be able to collect and file artwork work correctly for archiving and handovers.
• Be able to accurately capture time against completed briefs.

Business Skills:

• Be well versed in the Adobe Creative Suite software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects and other relevant programmes).
• Understanding of Industry processes and workflows including: VFX, live action integration, camera, and object tracking, rotoscope, and 3D compositing.
• Experience compositing 3D render passes.
• Superb inter-personal skills and a passion for creating high quality content.
• Strong understanding of animation and design practices.
• Must be well versed in various social media platforms and the changing landscape.
• Passion for detail and implementing CI guidelines, with the ability and agility to switch between multiple brands.
• Ability to execute quickly and effectively; especially in response to trending topics.
• Strong time management and self-management skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Apple Mac literate.

Team skills

• Responsible for mentorship and upskilling of motion graphics team
• Take the lead on Tier 1 animation projects
• Contribute to team brainstorms
• Demonstrate excellent communication, team building, leadership, and operational management skills.

Advantageous Skills:

• Working Knowledge of Adobe XD.
• Basic Retouching.
• Basic 3D design (Blender).
• Basic audio editing Adobe Audition.
• Understanding of print and print production processes.
• Previous experience an Advertising Agency.
• Strong understanding of After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite latest releases, and Cinema 4D as a bonus
• Strong understanding of relevant plugins: Trapcode Suite, Plexus, Magic Bullet Suite etc.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Motion Designer in an Interactive, Video, and / or Motion Graphics related field.

The following attributes are also essential:

• Tertiary Graphic/Art/Advertising/Design qualification.
• Have an existing up to date online portfolio or showreel to demonstrate abilities.

Additional Information

Personality Attributes:

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to remain calm in a highly pressurized environment
• Assertive
• Proactive
• Resilient
• Approachable
• Proactive
• Energetic
• Creative “out of the box” strategic thinker
• Problem solver / solution driven
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Other:

o Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime if and when required)

o Comfortable to work from the Publicis Groupe office (on-site)