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Motion Designer

Create animations and motion graphics for brand, UI, and video content.

payments Avg: R35,000

description Overview

Motion Designers build animated assets for ads, social content, explainer videos, and product UI interactions. Work spans agencies, studios, and in-house marketing teams.

**A Day in the Life:**
Storyboard, animate, export variants, and manage feedback loops.

schedule A Day in the Life

09:00

Review brief and storyboard concepts

10:30

Animate scenes and refine timing

13:00

Sound sync, exports, and format variants

15:30

Revisions and final delivery packaging

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Motion Designer

0-2

Step 2

Motion Designer

2-5

Step 3

Senior Motion / Creative Specialist

5-8

Step 4

Creative Director

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 20,000 - R 65,000

Soft Skills

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