Senior Multimedia Designer - Motion Graphics Artist
Betway Africa is looking for a Senior Multimedia Designer - Motion Graphics Artist to join their team in Johannesburg. This role focuses on executing high-quality motion graphics and design work that aligns with brand guidelines and project objectives.
The successful candidate will leverage AI tools for content generation, apply advanced animation principles, and manage project timelines effectively. The role also involves mentoring junior team members and contributing to departmental goals through creative innovation and performance analysis.
- Execute work that aligns with the brief, expected outcomes, and objectives, ensuring the creative vision and brand guidelines are upheld.
- Deliver work that is in line with the CI, accurate to brief, and of high quality.
- Collaborate with designers, team leads, and other team members to understand project objectives and desired outcomes.
- Attend brainstorm sessions and develop new concepts with leads as required.
- Work positively with team members, seniors, and leaders.
- Attend daily stand-up meetings and actively listen to understand team requirements.
- Leverage AI tools to generate high-quality images, video content, and creative assets to enhance concepts and accelerate production.
- Explore emerging AI technologies and workflows to develop innovative visual solutions across platforms and media.
- Apply best practice animation principles to create fluid, impactful motion sequences across platforms and media.
- Stay informed about the latest trends, tools, and techniques in motion design and share within the studio.
- Manage project timelines and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize workflows to maintain efficiency.
- Maintain a problem-solving mindset, agile to adapt to urgent business needs and reshuffle work as needed.
- Develop fresh and original proactive work and come up with ideas beyond the brief when needed.
- Actively inspire and mentor junior and mid-level team members within the AV team to foster growth and collaboration.
- Be a role model to other designers through positive attitude, responsibility, honesty, respect, and openness.
- Take full ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality work, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Build an understanding of our products and our customers per region.
- Champion departmental goals and new approaches.
- Use performance metrics to investigate the success of creative elements and improve solutions and guidelines.
- 6+ years in motion graphics and animation, with a portfolio demonstrating your ability to bring designs to life (required)
- Working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals (required)
- Expert knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator (required)
- Familiarity with 3D tools like Cinema 4D or Blender (required)
- Strong understanding of AI-powered creative tools and workflows, using generative AI to develop images, video, concepts, and visual assets while exploring new technologies to enhance creative output and production efficiency (required)
- Strong understanding of motion design principles, timing, and dynamics and layout (required)
- Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency when working with design files (required)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively (required)
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope (required)
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations (required)
- Self-management (required)
- In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends (nice-to-have)
- Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards (nice-to-have)
- Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies (nice-to-have)
Betway Africa is the African arm of Betway, the sports-betting and online-casino brand owned by Super Group (SGHC), a holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Operating since 2006, it delivers sports betting and casino products - including the Jackpot City, Lucky Nugget and Ruby Fortune brands - across markets such as South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. The division employs more than 1,000 people, with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town. It covers functions spanning marketing, technology, finance and customer care for Betway's African operations.