Motion Graphics Designer at Appzone Limited

AppZone is a response to the growing need in emerging markets for financial services accessibility to the masses. The company was formed with a genuine belief in Africa’s latent ability to support the home grown production and delivery of world class IT Software for the enhancement of key sectors of the budding economy. AppZone started off primarily as a developer of custom e-Banking and payment software for leading commercial Banks in Nigeria. In less than 3 years, AppZone had accumulated a remarkable asset-base of e-payment software products and intellectual property. In a bid to extend existing payment solutions to smaller scale Financial institutions, AppZone observed the absolute dearth of basic IT infrastructure and commenced a 2 year project to develop a world class yet affordable core Banking platform for Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and other small scale retail financial institutions. The culmination of this project saw AppZone in full ownership of an entire integrated suite of IT infrastructure required for the effective functioning of any modern retail Bank. Today AppZone has consolidated these platforms into a shared and entirely managed Banking and payment automation IT infrastructure under the brand BankOne. AppZone was incorporated in July 2006 as Price and Networks Limited and commenced full operations in June 2008 with a knife edged focus on creating a world class organization and defacto provider of IT software for the financial services industry. The young, dynamic and driven co-founders of AppZone decided to bring together their wealth of technical, administrative and entrepreneurial experience as well as key leadership competences to create a winning team comprising the best in brains and character. The end point being to transform the financial services industry in Africa and emerging markets around the globe thereby creating immense value for the respective economies and facilitating their overall growth and development.

Job Description

• Maintain and troubleshoot video equipment and assist in live event and studio production, including setting a stage, lighting a set, and shooting footage with video or still camera.
• Conceptualize and develop visual content, including graphics, animation, and video footage for a variety of media platforms.
• Bring static images to life, through the motion graphics they create, using 2D and 3D animation.
• Evaluate videos from various sources, splice film footage, shoot, and combine with other scenes to create a cohesive story.
• Animation of design assets and creating animation mockups of UI/Web designs.
• Research audio, video, colors, animation, etc., and collaborate with the team for the creation of designs.
• Manage the creative process end-to-end, from conceptualization to storyboard and editing, for the web, video, mobile, etc.
• Combine visual footage with audio sound effects, dialogue, and a soundtrack to create emotion in visual stories.
• Edit video footage and add effects and elements to enhance motion graphics and evaluate edited footage to ensure it matches the script story and meets the requirements.
• Use computer editing software programs, video switching devices, digital video effects programs, and other tools to assemble film components.
• Create sound effects by recording specific audio clips or choosing audio effects to include in the final film.
• Discuss the project timeline, narrative structure, story goals, and more with the creative team as the project is edited.
• Continuously discover and implement new editing technologies and industry best practices to maximize efficiency.
• Complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
• Work in close collaboration with stakeholders, the head of department, the creative designer, product marketing specialist, and communication specialist, throughout all phases of project development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Film & Video Production, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role in a tech/fintech company. A background in art, and/or graphic design and strong sketch and/or creative/graphic design skill sets will be a plus.
• History of telling compelling stories through unique creative assets and visual interactions.
• Extensive experience in the use of Adobe After Effects or related software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work as an individual and part of a team.
• Working knowledge and proven ability to use a variety of software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, 2D/3D animation, and/or related tools)
• Ability to partner with other creative team members and key stakeholders to create content used across a variety of platforms (web, mobile, video, etc.)
• A great communicator with strong project management skills, who can easily receive and interpret feedback and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of various social media platforms and how to use video to engage with different audiences.

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