Motion Graphic Designer

Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited — Motion Graphic Designer

Job Title: Motion Graphic Designer

Location

Lagos, Nigeria (Onsite)

Job type

Full-time

Job Summary

• We seek to hire a highly efficient and productive Motion Graphic Designer.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for efficient production of high-quality visual assets for print and digital projects, while aligning to the company’s corporate identity.
• Design works may include brochures, advertisements, graphic elements, exhibition booth displays, social media design, templates and cross-departmental designs.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating brand concepts internally, in order to promote the company’s vision, mission statement and brand values within the working core.
• Utilizing video software, such as Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Cinema 4D, to design and execute captivating motion graphic projects.
• Incorporating typography, visual effects, and sound design to enhance the overall impact and engagement of motion graphic content.
• Assist with brand strategy aimed at meeting the company’s overall objectives.
• Develop & design graphics for corporate communications internally and externally e.g., press releases, adverts, social design creatives, marketing campaigns, etc.
• Support the brand positioning set by the management and generate creative ideas for improving the company’s brand image.
• Up to date with various design software to fulfil material production requests (including brochures, postcards, invitations, e-cards, and event catalogues).
• Create, review, edit video, audio, and image content for use within internal and external communication channels, liaising closely with the communications team to ensure content is relevant and appropriate
• Produce multimedia content in various formats, including, but not limited to: video, podcasts, and infographics.
• Manage external graphic design suppliers including print supply companies to ensure all required artwork is on budget and to the required standard.
• Prepare audio/video material and distribute via the company’s website, intranet and to other platforms in the formats required.
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations.
• Launch optimized online advertisements to increase brand awareness.
• Provide support and back-up to the other members of the team.
• Completion of other tasks as assigned by the supervisors in meeting the departmental objectives

Key Metrics

• Implementation of established corporate brand and digital guidelines.
• Meeting deadlines and managing time.
• Proactiveness, creative ability and distinctiveness of creative outputs.
• Detail-oriented work and collaboration with other business units.
• From ideation to closing, marketing campaigns are executed successfully.

Requirements

• Minimum of BSc Degree
• Prior experience as a Motion Graphics Designer as well as a strong portfolio of sample projects.
• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 3 – 5 years’ work experience.
• A strong portfolio of graphic design, animation, and motion graphics work.
• Highly proficient computer skills, especially with Adobe Creative Suite applications (i.e., Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects), any other design software
• Sound knowledge and demonstrable experience of creating and managing multimedia content in a range of formats.
• Knowledgeable of design practices such as brand development.
• Knowledge of video and audio production and editing skills.
• Experience of social media content creation.
• Broad knowledge of current digital communications tools and trends.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Competences

• Well organised and structured with an eye for detail.
• Proactive self-starter with initiative.
• Research skills with the ability to identify key media and technology trends and develop appropriate solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to assimilate information clearly and prepare appropriate, clear, and concise multimedia content.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to consistently meet deadlines and manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record for collaborative working and confidently building and managing sustainable relationships at all level

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.