AI Video & Motion Graphics Designer

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented AI Video & Motion Graphics Designer for a leading agency in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves the creation of engaging multimedia content across digital, social media and marketing channels.

This role combines traditional video editing and 2D motion graphics expertise with emerging AI tools, prompting and automated creative workflows. The successful candidate will be a strong visual storyteller who is interested in using technology to improve the speed, quality and scalability of video production.

You will work closely with designers, copywriters and marketing teams to deliver high-quality campaign content from initial concept through to final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and produce video and motion graphics assets for digital campaigns, social media and marketing content.
• Edit, animate and assemble multimedia content using industry-standard production tools.
• Develop creative concepts and visual storytelling approaches for video-led campaigns.
• Create prompts, templates and AI-assisted workflows to support scalable content production.
• Use AI-powered video generation and editing tools to accelerate creative development.
• Explore automation opportunities across the video production process.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters and marketing teams to maintain visual and narrative consistency.
• Adapt and optimise video content for different digital platforms, formats and performance marketing channels.
• Maintain a high standard of visual craft, pacing, animation, sound design and storytelling.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced creative environment.
• Stay informed about developments in motion design, video production, AI tools and creative technology.

Requirements

• Proven experience in video editing, 2D motion graphics and multimedia content production.
• Advanced experience with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid understanding of animation principles, visual storytelling, pacing and sound design.
• Experience producing content for digital marketing campaigns and social media platforms.
• Practical experience using AI tools for video generation, editing or creative development.
• Familiarity with prompt development, reusable templates and automated creative workflows.
• An interest in AI, automation and emerging creative technologies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality creative output.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A relevant qualification in Multimedia Production, Film, Animation, Motion Design or a related discipline is beneficial but not essential.

Portfolio Requirements

Applicants should provide a portfolio or showreel demonstrating:

• Video editing and production
• 2D motion graphics and animation
• Digital or social media campaign content
• Strong visual storytelling and creative craft
• AI-assisted video or motion projects, where available

Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website.

Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.

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