Motion Graphics Designer at AltSchool Africa

AltSchool Africa is an Edtech product, an alternative to school, launched with the sole motivation to increase employability and reduce unemployment by helping Talents in Africa jump-start a career in Tech. With AltSchool Africa, everyone can benefit from the myriad of opportunities available in Tech. At AltSchool Africa we pride ourselves on possessing a culture of execution that caters to wavemakers rather than wave riders. If you're interested in joining a diverse and dynamic team that values speed, continuous improvement, focus, accountability, and are on an impact mission, you'll feel right at home at AltSchool Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Motion Graphics Designer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Content Creation
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About the Role

• As a Motion Graphics Artist, you will work closely with the Creative Team, Content Marketing team, and other key stakeholders to brainstorm and create artwork and high quality video content that reflect the Alt School brand and ambition.
• You will do much to bring static images to life, through your ability to create graphics that are in motion using visual effects, animation and other cinematic techniques. 

To be Successful in this Role:

• You should be story driven and have an understanding of big-picture context.
• You are open to using constructive feedback to make adjustments required for an excellent artwork.
• You have an understanding of the concept of motion and timelines with the ability to choreograph complex movements, one element at a time, and this has helped you learn to adapt your work and incorporate rhythm and pacing into your creative process. 

What You Will Be Doing 

• Create motion graphic elements for all content such as montage, Lower thirds, digital gifs, visual presentations.
• Work with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colors, animation, etc. for graphic design.
• Complete projects from concept to completion as part of a larger team collaboration.
• Edit video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics
• Stay up to date on the latest graphic design techniques.

Qualifications
What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree or other verifiable certificates in Film Studies, Cinematography.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects.
• Proficient in Adobe Suites such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience in Cinema 4D and/or 3D max
• Adequate knowledge of Z-brush, Nuke, Maya will be added advantage
• Vast knowledge of Production and Post-Production Workflow
• UI/UX experience a plus.
• Style frame and Storyboard to develop visual style concepts.
• Understanding of different video codecs and best practices associated with them.

Must Have Skills:

• Media Production
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Suites
• Premiere Pro
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Storytelling
• Video Editing
• Cinema 4D
• Cinema 3D.

Good to Have Skills:

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Z-brush.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online