• Application Deadline:
• Position: Motion Graphics Designer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field UX, Design and Architecture 
  
  

Job Description

• The Motion Graphics Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing visually compelling motion graphics, animations, broadcast graphics, and digital content that enhance HipTV's television programming and digital platforms.


• The role requires exceptional creativity, storytelling ability, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of entertainment, television production, and social media content trends.


• The successful candidate will collaborate closely with producers, video editors, directors, digital media teams, marketing, and programming teams to deliver high-quality visual assets that strengthen the HipTV brand and engage audiences across television, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and other digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design & Animation:

• Design high-quality 2D and basic 3D motion graphics.


• Produce engaging title sequences, show openers, lower thirds, transitions, animated logos, and broadcast packages.


• Create animated promotional materials for television programs, events, music shows, interviews, documentaries, and branded campaigns.


• Design motion graphics for LED screens, digital displays, and event productions.


• Develop animated explainer videos where required.

Broadcast Graphics:

• Design television-ready graphics that meet broadcast standards.


• Create:
  
  
  
  • Lower thirds
  
  
  • Name straps
  
  
  • End credits
  
  
  • Opening titles
  
  
  • Closing sequences
  
  
  • Countdown animations
  
  
  • Channel IDs
  
  
  • Bugs and watermarks
  
  
  • Information graphics
  
  
  • Sponsor slates
  
  
  
  


• Ensure graphics conform to HipTV's branding guidelines.

Social Media Content:

• Produce short-form animated content optimized for:
  
  
  
  • Instagram Reels
  
  
  • TikTok
  
  
  • YouTube Shorts
  
  
  • Facebook
  
  
  • X (Twitter)
  
  
  
  


• Create animated promotional assets for entertainment news, celebrity interviews, music releases, and lifestyle content.


• Develop engaging GIFs, stickers, animated posts, and promotional teasers.

Video Production Support:

• Collaborate with video editors to integrate motion graphics into television productions.


• Design visual effects that enhance storytelling.


• Support post-production with compositing, keying, tracking, and animation.


• Assist during live broadcasts with graphics preparation when required.

Branding & Identity:

• Maintain visual consistency across all HipTV productions.


• Develop branded motion graphic templates for recurring programs.


• Design animated logo reveals and identity packages.


• Contribute innovative creative concepts that strengthen the station's visual identity.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting production deadlines.


• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into compelling visual solutions.


• Present concepts and revisions to internal stakeholders.


• Maintain organized project files and design assets.

Innovation:

• Stay updated on emerging design trends, animation techniques, AI-assisted creative tools, and broadcast technologies.


• Recommend creative improvements that enhance production quality and workflow efficiency.


• Continuously improve animation techniques and storytelling approaches.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely delivery of assigned projects.


• Quality and creativity of motion graphics produced.


• Compliance with HipTV branding standards.


• Viewer engagement on digital content featuring motion graphics.


• Number of revisions required per project.


• Internal stakeholder satisfaction.


• Innovation and contribution to creative projects.


• File organization and asset management compliance.


• Adherence to production schedules.


• Contribution to audience growth through visual storytelling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Graphic Design, Animation, Multimedia, Fine Arts, Mass Communication, or a related discipline.


• Professional certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, or Animation are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in motion graphics, television production, advertising, media, or digital content creation.


• Experience working in a television station, production company, creative agency, or digital media organization is highly preferred.


• A strong portfolio demonstrating motion graphics, animation, and broadcast work is mandatory.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in:

• Adobe After Effects


• Adobe Premiere Pro


• Adobe Photoshop


• Adobe Illustrator


• Adobe Media Encoder


• Cinema 4D (advantage)


• Blender (advantage)


• DaVinci Resolve (advantage)


• Adobe Audition (basic knowledge)

Knowledge of:

• Broadcast graphics workflows


• Video codecs and export settings


• Motion tracking


• Green screen compositing


• Character animation


• Typography animation


• Color theory


• Storyboarding


• Audio synchronization


• AI-powered creative tools

Competencies:

• Creative thinking


• Visual storytelling


• Strong artistic ability


• Attention to detail


• Time management


• Communication skills


• Collaboration


• Problem-solving


• Adaptability


• Brand awareness


• Ability to work under pressure


• Excellent organizational skills

Behavioural Expectations:

The Motion Graphics Designer is expected to:

• Demonstrate creativity and originality.


• Maintain high production standards.


• Meet strict broadcast deadlines.


• Respond positively to feedback.


• Collaborate effectively across departments.


• Maintain confidentiality regarding unreleased productions.


• Continuously improve technical and creative capabilities.