GSDH

Senior Motion Designer / Creative Lead

GSDH

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Translate abstract briefs into clear visual concepts.
  • Conceptualise storyboards, visual languages, motion systems, & creative direction.
  • Make smart creative decisions fast — and defend them calmly.
  • Maintain strong fundamentals: timing, weight, composition, clarity.
  • Teach mid-level and junior designers through feedback.
  • Set quality benchmarks for motion and design output.
  • Help shape internal workflows, templates, and best practices.
  • Act as a creative sounding board for the Creative Director and leadership team.
  • Present in client calls when needed. (EN or DE) Present work clearly and confidently.
  • Interpret feedback intelligently.
  • Work closely with producers, strategists, and developers.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in motion design / animation / creative production.
  • Agency or studio background preferred (you’ve lived through chaos).
  • Proven experience handling complex, high-stakes projects.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows (but not reliant on them).
  • Nano, Kling and Weavy knowledge.
Benefits
  • Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with a multinational team, servicing diverse markets across Europe and beyond.
  • Remote Work Flexibility: Fully remote role, offering the freedom to work from anywhere, ideal for those seeking work-life balance or working based in Cape Town
  • Exclusive Personal Trainer For South Africans: (Way) above average parental leave incentives (including fathers)
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, fast-paced, and international environment.
  • Innovative Work Environment: Be part of an organization that streamlines the creative performance production process, offering a unique workplace experience.
  • Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the company´s success by building new client relationships and driving growth.
  • Diverse Team Collaboration: Work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment, enhancing cross-cultural communication skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
motion designanimationcreative productionstoryboardingvisual languagescreative directiontimingcompositionclarityAI-assisted workflows
Soft Skills
creative decision makingfeedbackcommunicationpresentationinterpretation of feedbackcollaborationteachingdefending creative decisionscalmness under pressurequality benchmarking