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Senior Motion Designer / Creative Lead

Added 7 hours ago

About

At the factory our mission is to simplify creative performance production at scale. We do this

to free up time for our clients which they in turn can utilize to their highest value.

Our roots have always been in digital creative and we have been remote servicing clients in

Europe while being based in Cape Town for over two decades. 

As a people-first company we take care of our people. 

We offer for everyone: 

  1. Global Exposure: Opportunity to work with a multinational team, servicing diverse markets across Europe and beyond.
  2. Remote Work Flexibility: Fully remote role, offering the freedom to work from anywhere, ideal for those seeking work-life balance or working based in Cape Town
  3. Exclusive Personal Trainer
  4. For South Africans: (Way) above average parental leave incentives (including fathers)
  5. Professional Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, fast-paced, and international environment.
  6. Innovative Work Environment: Be part of an organization that streamlines the creative performance production process, offering a unique workplace experience.
  7. Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the company´;s success by building new client relationships and driving growth.
  8. Diverse Team Collaboration: Work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment, enhancing cross-cultural communication skills.

The role 

We’re looking for a senior-level creative who can conceptualise, design, animate, problem-solve, and lead. Someone who can take vague, ambitious briefs and turn them into sharp, finished work.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Conceptual

  • Translate abstract briefs into clear visual concepts.
  • Conceptualise storyboards, visual languages, motion systems, & creative direction.
  • Make smart creative decisions fast — and defend them calmly.
  • Balance ambition with reality (time, budget, sanity).

Motion Design & Animation

  • Design (Ps, Ai, Id) - All round.
  • Illustration (Ai) - Vector and traditional.  
  • Animation (After Effects) - Standard
  • Handle complex animation tasks independently (the stuff juniors can’t).
  • Maintain strong fundamentals: timing, weight, composition, clarity.
  • Step in when projects are on fire. Extinguish flames. Leave no smoke.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Teach mid-level and junior designers through feedback.
  • Set quality benchmarks for motion and design output.
  • Help shape internal workflows, templates, and best practices.
  • Act as a creative sounding board for the Creative Director and leadership team.

Client & Team Collaboration

  • Present in client calls when needed. (EN or DE)
  • Present work clearly and confidently.
  • Interpret feedback intelligently.
  • Work closely with producers, strategists, and developers.

Bonus / Nice-to-Have

  • Familiarity with AI-assisted workflows (but not reliant on them)
  • Nano, Kling and Weavy knowledge

Experience

  • 7+ years in motion design / animation / creative production.
  • Agency or studio background preferred (you’ve lived through chaos).
  • Proven experience handling complex, high-stakes projects.

Portfolio

  • Conceptual thinking
  • Polished execution of Design, Illustration & Animation

What We Value (Quietly, But Deeply)

  • Reliability over brilliance.
  • Calm under pressure.
  • Clear communication.
  • People who make the team better just by being there.

Why This Role Exists

  • The Factory is growing. Complexity is increasing. 

  • Reduce single-point-of-failure risk.

  • Increase creative throughput without lowering quality.

  • Build a leadership layer that scales.

How to apply

Start date: asap

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and performance