Ogilvy Social Lab, part of WPP, is setting global benchmarks in digital marketing and is driven by offering our expertise to both local and international clients through a multi-market footprint.
We have enabled 'borderless ways of working', operating as connected teams and providing Creative, Content, Media and Intelligence capabilities to Ogilvy agencies and clients in more than 20 countries.
Join our globally connected team and work on challenging projects that transcend borders. Embrace a career that takes you to new horizons and make a global impact!
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Hey there, superstar! We're on the hunt for a Mid-level Motion Designer/Editor extraordinaire who's ready to jump into the action-packed world of marketing and advertising with our rockstar clients. Join our Social Labs team, where you'll be the creative maestro behind engaging content for iconic global brands. Get ready to rock with our amazing Creative Leads and make some serious waves in high-profile campaigns that'll leave everyone talking!
About you
You're not just a Motion Designer/Editor – you're a creative dynamo! Your job? Crafting mind-blowing motion design content that's as unforgettable as your favourite song's chorus. You'll be a key player in our team of 6 to 7 boundary-pushers, bringing top-notch skills and an infectious energy to every project.
Your mission? Creating tailor-made video content for epic paid media campaigns across digital playgrounds.
Already a wizard with Celtra? Awesome. If not, bring your passion to learn and your mastery of After Effects and Premier to the table. Got an analytical mind that sparks during visual prototyping? High-five! If you're a motion design aficionado, detail-obsessed, and ready to rock in a fun, collaborative vibe, then let's chat. Join us and make motion design history with a team that thrives on big ideas and even bigger enthusiasm! 🚀
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the team to create captivating motion design content for our global brands.
- Use standard software (Adobe After Effects and Premier) to make top-quality motion design videos.
- Edit TV campaigns for seamless transitions and brand consistency.
- Create video content for paid media campaigns, adapting to digital formats.
- Play a role in major campaigns
- Adopt modular creative strategies to tailor content for different audiences.
- Integrate diverse content sources to ensure a cohesive end product.
- Learn and utilize the Celtra platform for content development if needed.
- Infuse energy and creativity into projects, pushing boundaries for exceptional work.
- Analyse visual prototypes, providing valuable insights to enhance motion design.
- Collaborate with creative leads to bring their ideas to life.
- Meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail, sticking to brand guidelines.
- Stay updated on motion design trends to deliver cutting-edge work.
- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project clarity.
- Contribute to the agency's success and the brand, exceeding client expectations globally.
Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrated track record in motion design and editing at creative agencies or similar settings, with a robust portfolio of visually captivating projects.
- Proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects and Premier, understanding motion design principles, animation techniques, and visual storytelling.
- Skilled in editing video content, ensuring smooth transitions, pacing, and overall cohesion. Strong knowledge of video editing software is essential.
- Past work with prominent brands, preferably in consumer goods. Familiarity with brands in the beauty industry is a plus.
- Proficient in crafting content optimized for digital and social media platforms, knowing platform-specific requirements and best practices.
- Keen eye for detail, strong artistic sensibility, infusing projects with energy, creativity, and a unique visual style.
- Effective team player, working closely with Creative Leads, designers, and stakeholders to bring ideas to life and deliver outstanding work.
- Exceptional organizational skills, prioritizing tasks to meet project timelines while maintaining keen attention to detail.
- Willingness to adjust to changing project needs, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in additional relevant software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, enhancing workflow and delivering high-quality results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively expressing ideas, providing feedback, and collaborating with team members and clients.
- Proactive and resourceful problem-solving approach, finding innovative solutions and overcoming challenges during the creative process.
- Solid understanding of brand guidelines, working within established brand identities for consistency across motion design deliverables.
- Stay up to date with latest trends, techniques, and emerging technologies in motion design and video editing, continuously seeking growth opportunities.
- Ability to analyse visual prototypes, provide valuable insights, and make data-driven decisions for optimized impact and effectiveness.
- Growth mindset and eagerness to learn new tools, techniques, and software as required by the role.
Offer
- Full-time job within a growing and trendsetting agency
- Global client portfolio
- Attractive package and benefits
- Continuous trainings. Career conversation and growing opportunities
- Flexible homeworking policy
If you're passionate about motion design, and someone who possess an impeccable eye for detail, and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we can't wait to hear from you. Together, let's bring exceptional motion design to life and surpass expectations every step of the way!
Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience in motion design and video editing within a creative agency or similar setting
- Robust portfolio of visually compelling motion design projects
- Proficiency with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere
- Knowledge of motion design principles, animation techniques, and visual storytelling
- Strong video editing skills, including transitions, pacing, and cohesion
- Experience creating content optimized for digital and social media platforms
- Strong artistic sensibility and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate with creative leads, designers, stakeholders, and clients
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet project timelines
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive problem-solving and resourcefulness
- Understanding of brand guidelines and brand identity consistency
- Ability to analyze visual prototypes and make data-driven decisions
- Willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and software
- Experience with prominent consumer brands
- Familiarity with beauty-industry brands
- Experience with Celtra
What We Do
In 1948, David Ogilvy founded the agency that would become Ogilvy & Mather. Starting with no clients and a staff of two, he built his company into one of the eight largest advertising networks in the world with more than 500 offices and 20,000 staff across 169 cities. Ogilvy South Africa’s origins lie with a small hot shop in Cape Town, founded by Bob Rightford, Brian Searle-Tripp and Roger Makin in 1976. After merging with Ogilvy in 1984, Ogilvy & Mather RS-TM dominated the local creative scene during the first decade and over the next twenty years was recognized as a brand-focused agency that acted with integrity. During the 1990’s, Ogilvy South Africa soared creatively under the leadership of Robyn Putter (1950-2010), who eventually went on to become the global creative head of WPP. Today, Ogilvy South Africa is the leader in the industry, focused on building and transforming brands. Employing more than 900 staff across three offices, Ogilvy remains true to David’s vision; we still see ourselves as a company that does more than ads and have proven that by maintaining our humility and an almost divine discontent at our past successes, we can do more than stay relevant. For more than 50 years, Ogilvy South Africa has created iconic advertising for clients such as KFC, VW, SAB, BP, DStv and Mondelez amongst others, and we continue to live by our founders credo of existing to “Make brands matter”.
