Motion Designer (12-Month Contract)
Remote, SA
Program Design & Learning – Learning Design & Production /
Fixed-Term Contract /
Remote
As a Mid-level Motion Designer at Noodle you will be part of a team that creates custom e-learning solutions that combine creative design, educational content and intuitive learning technology, for a sophisticated learner experience. We work with global brands, and our approach is grounded in service, creativity and premium value. This means it’s important for us to work with colleagues who are service-oriented, open-minded, and truly proud of the work they do.
As a Mid-Level Motion Designer, you will:
- Develop animated 2D motion graphic videos using After Effects, utilizing knowledge of movements, keyframes, timing, plugins, and effects.
- Source appropriate graphics and extensively tweak and layer pre-existing vector graphics.
- Rig characters and depict basic movements and gestures.
- Trim voiceover and music to fit videos, adjusting audio levels, pitch, and duration, and source suitable sound effects.
- Create clear storyboards and convert whiteboard storyboards into digital format with accompanying script, characters, objects, and actions.
- Set up and record clean voiceovers, and edit raw audio files to create a polished voiceover.
- Render and export assets from various programs using appropriate presets.
- Apply basic 3D production techniques.
- Apply basic design and animation theory.
- Conceptualize storyboards for motion graphic videos, proposing appropriate concepts for clients, projects, and target audiences.
- Identify and apply superior industry examples in storyboarding and development.
- Meet client expectations in work quality.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets).
- Work effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment.
Required Education / Experience / Skills:
- 2-5 years’ relevant work experience.
- Strong portfolio displaying solid motion graphic design experience.
- Experience working in Adobe CC Suite. After Effects, Illustrator, Audition etc.
- Computer Literacy – Windows OS
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in animation, graphic design, multimedia design, film production or similar. (Beneficial)
- Knowledge of 3D programs – 3D Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, etc. (Beneficial)
- Experience in Premiere Pro, AfterEffects, Character Animator and other Motion Animation Software. (Beneficial)
