Social Media Junior Motion Graphic Designer

Company description:

Digicel Group Limited

Job description:

Job Description: Social Media Motion Graphic Designer (App Experience) – Junior level

Company Overview:

SportsMax is a dynamic and innovative media broadcast company that is revolutionizing the way people interact with premier sporting content locally, regionally and internationally. We are dedicated to creating exceptional user experiences and engaging content that captivates our audience. As we continue to expand our reach, we are seeking a talented and creative Social Media Motion Graphic Designer with a strong background in-app experience to join our team.

Position Overview:

As the Social Media Motion Graphic Designer with a focus on app experience, you will play a crucial role in conceptualizing, designing, and producing visually compelling motion graphics and animations that effectively communicate our brand's message across various social media platforms. Your work will not only showcase your artistic skills but will also contribute to enhancing user engagement and interaction within our mobile application.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Motion Graphic Design: Create captivating and innovative motion graphics, animations, and visual elements for our social media platforms and app interface that align with our brand identity and messaging.
2. App Interface Enhancement: Collaborate with UI/UX designers and developers to integrate motion graphics and animations seamlessly into our mobile application, enhancing user experience and interaction.
3. Content Creation: Generate original concepts and ideas for social media content and app animations that resonate with our target audience, tell compelling stories, and promote user engagement.
4. Storyboarding and Visualization: Translate creative concepts into detailed storyboards, mockups, and prototypes, ensuring a clear visualization of motion sequences and transitions within the app.
5. Brand Consistency: Maintain consistent branding across all motion graphics, animations, and visual content, adhering to brand guidelines and standards.
6. Trends and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in motion graphics and social media design, applying this knowledge to continuously improve and innovate our visual content.
7. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, content, and development teams, to ensure alignment and synergy in visual messaging and branding efforts.
8. Feedback and Iteration: Actively participate in design critiques, feedback sessions, and iterative design processes to refine and enhance motion graphics and animations.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Motion Design, Animation, or a related field.

Experience:
 

1. Three (3) years of experience in motion graphic design, with a focus on social media and app interface design. A strong portfolio showcasing your motion graphic and app design work is required.
2. Software Proficiency: Proficient in industry-standard design and animation software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop), familiarity with app design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD) is an added plus.
3. UI/UX Understanding: Solid understanding of user interface and user experience design principles, with the ability to integrate motion seamlessly into app interfaces.
4. Creativity: Strong creative thinking, artistic skills, and the ability to conceptualize and execute innovative ideas.
5. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in design execution, animation timing, and visual consistency.
6. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts and ideas.
7. Team Player: A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams and adapt to feedback and changes.
8. Time Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.