Still Motion Graphics Expert at Stresert Services Limited

Our Client who is in the oil and gas sector requires the service of a Still Motion Graphics Expert to manage the services for the Group and its subsidiaries as well.

Reporting Line: Head of Communications

Job Summary
The Still and Motion Graphics expert is a digital artist whose canvas is the computer screen, handheld electronic devices, to smartphones, television, movies and the web. The Motion Graphics Artist will create motion graphics used in multimedia campaigns for the Group, eLearning platforms, promotional products, computer graphics, and technical illustrations – to name just a few of the deliverables. The Motion Graphics expert plays an important role in amplifying pictures and videos through the power of video animation. Some responsibilities of the motion graphics expert will also include creating conceptual designs, developing storyboards, collaborating with teams, editing and implementing graphics.
General Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• Creates and develops multimedia (audio/video) content for social media, YouTube Advertising, product marketing videos, TV videos and other enterprise-wide projects.
• Provide support to visual communication needs and services such as photography, video
• coverage as well as all still visuals
• Graphics designing of all flyers, posters, newsletters, invitation etc. to help communicate an appealing image through digital, electronic and print media for the Groups.
• Create graphic designs according to the guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Handle photography of Senior Management as required.
• Research and prepare specifications and cost estimates for graphic design, colors, materials and presentations
• Understand design requirements and produce graphic work accordingly.
• Provide suggestions and ideas to improve design materials.
• Use various technologies and mediums to produce the best graphic works.
• Offer guidance to the Digital Reality Print team to enable us communicate excellently.
• Remain updated with new technologies, theories, practices, and techniques related to graphic design.
• Maintain a database of images, graphics design and artwork as records for future reference.
• Report to the senior management periodically about the status of the project.
• Manage and deliver graphic projects within established timelines and budget.
• Create and develop multimedia (audio/video) content for social media, YouTube Advertising,
• product marketing videos, TV videos and other enterprise-wide projects.
• Utilize and know current best practices to create effective content for each social platform.
• Work independently, as well as part of a team to establish project deliverables
• Constantly curious about industry innovations, equipment, new video techniques and channels.
• Collaborate closely with internal leaders and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of effective brand and lead generation content.
• Report to the Head of Communications and work closely with other relevant stakeholders, on a variety of graphic projects from concept to completion.
• Work with Head of Communications to plan video shoots; scout, select and reserve shoot locations.
• Work from multiple locations
• Review script and create shot lists and storyboards for approval.
• Develop production schedules.
• Record and edit video and sound projects, including selecting program format for final output,
• capturing/importing media, organizing raw media, editing footage and sound files, creating and inserting static and motion graphics, titling, adding music/voice-over/sfx,
• Media management and archiving project media.
• Motion graphics and aftereffects with the ability to take static designs and animations effectively.
• Utilize the Group’s brand colours, typography, & style to create contemporary and modern designs that can be utilized both in static form or animated into motion graphics for video use.
• Utilize content briefs to grasp production team's needs and specifications for delivery.
• Input music, dialogues, graphics, and effects to animated videos for use in the Group.
• Create rough cuts or storyboards for sign-offs on an idea or concept.
• Ensure logical sequencing and smooth cuts.
• Consult with Head of Communications and various stakeholders from pre-production through post-production.
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency during the production process.
• Find new & engaging ways to tell stories through the lens of the Group, establishing emotional connections between her brand and our various stakeholders.
• Perform multiple tasks and complete several projects concurrently

Requirements

• Experience in all levels of video production: storyboarding, filming, editing, etc.
• Experience in producing various video types: social, training, promotional, interviews, etc.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive as part of a larger team.
• Boundless creativity supported by discipline and attention to detail.
• Ability to take and implement feedback gracefully, as well as provide information to other team members.
• Familiarity with primary social channels and an understanding of video trends.
• Ability to prioritize a large workload according to ever changing business needs and provide project status on a regular basis to the project team(s).
• Proficient in the use of motion graphics computer programs and technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite CC, With focus on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Flash and Premiere.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical and job knowledge aspects of the position to achieve high level of performance.
• Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Film, Theatre Arts or related field.
• Needs to be artistically talented, creative and able to use computer-aided design software to develop motion graphics.