Motion Graphics Designer at Appzone Limited

Appzone Limited is Africa's leading provider of Integrated Banking and Payment software platforms and incidentally creator of BankOne; the world's leading cloud infrastructure for Banking and Payment processing targeted at Small and Medium financial Institutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Motion Graphics Designer

Job Opening ID: 160
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• Maintain and troubleshoot video equipment and assist in live event and studio production, including setting a stage, lighting a set, and shooting footage with video or still camera.
• Conceptualize and develop visual content, including graphics, animation, and video footage for a variety of media platforms.
• Bring static images to life, through the motion graphics they create, using 2D and 3D animation.
• Evaluate videos from various sources, splice film footage, shoot, and combine with other scenes to create a cohesive story.
• Animation of design assets and creating animation mockups of UI/Web designs.
• Research audio, video, colors, animation, etc., and collaborate with the team for the creation of designs.
• Manage the creative process end-to-end, from conceptualization to storyboard and editing, for the web, video, mobile, etc.
• Combine visual footage with audio sound effects, dialogue, and a soundtrack to create emotion in visual stories.
• Edit video footage and add effects and elements to enhance motion graphics and evaluate edited footage to ensure it matches the script story and meets the requirements.
• Use computer editing software programs, video switching devices, digital video effects programs, and other tools to assemble film components.
• Create sound effects by recording specific audio clips or choosing audio effects to include in the final film.
• Discuss the project timeline, narrative structure, story goals, and more with the creative team as the project is edited.
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
• Work in close collaboration with stakeholders, the head of department, the creative designer, product marketing specialist, and communication specialist, throughout all phases of project development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Film & Video Production, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role in a tech/fintech company. A background in art, and/or graphic design and strong sketch and/or creative/graphic design skill sets will be a plus.
• History of telling compelling stories through unique creative assets and visual interactions.
• Extensive experience in the use of Adobe After Effects or related software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work as an individual and part of a team.
• Working knowledge and proven ability to use a variety of software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, 2D/3D animation, and/or related tools)
• Ability to partner with other creative team members and key stakeholders to create content used across a variety of platforms (web, mobile, video, etc.)
• A great communicator with strong project management skills, who can easily receive and interpret feedback and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of various social media platforms and how to use video to engage with different audiences.

Benefits
Qore provides the rare opportunity to make history in the financial space for Africa by Africans, while working with the smartest, brightest & coolest minds in Africa. Our people & culture team continuously thinks of innovative ways to improve employee experience and some of the other benefits of working with Qore includes:

• Very Competitive & Rewarding Pay
• Flexible work option (Remote)
• Group Life Insurance 
• Medical Insurance 
• Paid Lunch for onsite work
• Lifelong Learnings.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.