Design

Freelance Mid Designer/Animator

Retainer: R34 200 (freelancer take-home). Location: Remote. Contract Duration: 3 months starting ASAP. Availability: 40 hours.

Remote
Freelancer

About this position

Main Responsibilities:

  • Conceptualise and develop creative ideas for digital/social media campaigns that align with client objectives and target audience.
  • Collaborate closely with clients and account managers to understand project requirements, objectives, and brand guidelines.
  • Translate client briefs into visually appealing and impactful designs, animations, and graphics that effectively communicate key messages and evoke desired emotions.
  • Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality design assets that meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Collaborate with copywriters, videographers, and other team members to integrate visual elements seamlessly into campaign concepts.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies to continually improve your skills and contribute to innovative campaign concepts.
  • Act as a mentor to junior designers, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to help develop their skills.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Animation, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (+4 years) as a Designer/Animator, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in conceptualizing and creating digital/social media campaigns.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
  • Solid understanding of social media platforms, their features, and best practices for visual storytelling.
  • Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate concepts into compelling visual designs and animations.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to present and explain design concepts to clients and team members.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • A keen eye for typography, colour, composition, and motion design principles.

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