Motion Graphic Designer

About the role

Upendo Studio is a creative agency focused on fresh, innovative visual storytelling. It is hiring a Motion Graphic Designer for a contract, on-site position in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The designer creates graphics, motion graphics and animations for digital projects such as brand campaigns, social media content and promotional videos.

Key responsibilities

• Create graphics, motion graphics and animations for brand campaigns, social media content and promotional videos.
• Collaborate with creative directors and other designers to develop concepts, storyboards and visual styles.
• Design graphics and layouts, and produce high-quality animated assets aligned with client objectives.
• Work closely with the video production team to integrate motion elements into video content, refine edits and keep visual identity consistent across deliverables.
• Stay current with motion design trends, optimize workflows and contribute ideas that solve client problems creatively.

Required profile

• Strong portfolio of motion and graphic design work, showing attention to detail and creative problem-solving.
• Ideally relevant education or training in design, animation, media or a related field; professional experience in a creative agency or production environment is an advantage.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, constructive feedback and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced studio environment.

Required skills

• Graphic design, motion design and motion graphics, including layout, typography and color theory.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Photoshop.