Graphics and Motion Design Specialist

Africhange (AF) is a remittance company that offers a seamless way for Immigrants to send money back home.

Whether you would like to pay for a property, send funds to friends and family or pay employees, you'll need to safely send funds without stress and ridiculous charges. Africhange is the solution to your problem!

We are a safe, secure, and convenient way to send money home; and you can be sure that we will always offer you the best way to send money home at the best rates.

Job Overview

We are currently in search of a Graphics and Motion Designer who will work closely with the marketing team and other key stakeholders to brainstorm and create high quality video content and graphics that reflect our branding priorities. You will use visual effects, animations and other techniques to create artwork for social media, web, television as well as communicating campaign concepts through very creative print, digital marketing materials.

What you will do

• Creating and delivering still and motion graphics for various media
• Working with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colors, animation, etc. for graphic design
• Editing video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics
• Staying up to date on the latest graphic design techniques
• Create and design various materials for print, digital, and other types of marketing materials
• Develop concepts for campaigns and contribute to layout, typography, and photography decisions
• Create visual elements such as logos, original images, visual elements and illustrations to help deliver a message
• Work across teams to produce any additional visual resources that might be required
• Participate in regular design reviews with Product Designers/Marketing and weekly feedback sessions with cross functional stakeholders
• Create drafts of social media posters, banners, flyers, etc. and get them approved by our Design Lead.
• Use feedback from other team members to improve on designs
• Learn and improve knowledge of design techniques and expertise.
• Assist in the creation of animation storyboards.
• Prepare conceptual layouts for still and motion graphic projects.
• Provide accurate time estimates for each part of the process.
• Assist in selecting appropriate audio, graphic and animation styles for the project.

What you should have

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in graphic design and video production as well as a strong portfolio of sample projects
• Attention to details and strong communication skills, for effective written and verbal communication
• Manage time effectively, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
• Organized and can prioritize effectively
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro and Figma or similar tools
• Keen eye for design and aesthetics
• Ability to comprehend and uphold brand style guidelines, producing work of a suitable style
• Ability to solve an array of challenges through visual design
• Must be able to mediate creative problems to arrive at the best solution

What we offer

• Fully remote opportunities under a flexible work environment
• Competitive salary
• Paid time-offs including paternity leave
• Access to relevant online courses/learning programs
• A close-knit team with a great passion for working collaboratively

Additional Information

AF offers a great work experience, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics.