Motion Graphics & Design Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Motion Graphics & Design Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Media & Advertising Company

Responsibilities

Creating and delivering motion graphics for various media.
Working with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colours, animation, etc. for graphic design.
Editing video footage and adding effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.
Staying up to date on the latest graphic design techniques.
Supervise and lead the graphic designing team.
Participate in designing and redesigning computer graphics, web page graphics, logos, illustrations, advertisements, brochures and many other forms of visual communication.
Analyze and plan the framework of design according to the laid out concept and established specifications of the project.
Ensure that the delivered products or services adhere to the policies and standards of the company.
Delegate job responsibilities among junior team members and oversee that quality work is being completed within the deadline.
Complete the project work within the timeline and estimated budget.
Deal with the client and be the point of contact.
Oversee that new techniques and processes are used to provide the best quality of designs.
Train and mentor junior designers and entry-level entrants.
Be aware of the latest techniques and procedures used in designs.
Suggest new ways of improving the quality of designs and other project issues.
Assist the team members to choose the right style, attractive graphics, images, and other visual elements to adapt them according to the objectives of the project.
Leverage creative and marketing knowledge to develop new creative campaigns for specific targets.
Work in collaboration with colleagues across different departments.
Bring new business to the organization and sell a current portfolio of work to prospective customers.

Requirements

B.Sc in Design, Fine Arts or related field.
5+ years’ experience as a Motion Graphics & Design Manager as well as a strong portfolio of sample projects.
Keen eye for design and aesthetics.
Excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas.
Strong team player who can collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.
Excellent creative and innovative skills
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Extremely convincing with good presentation skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and effective relationship building capacity with the client, partner and internal team at different levels in the organization.
Knowledge of interactive design including best practices in technology, usability and user experience.
Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
Ability to use a strong analytical and artistic approach to solve complex issues.
Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize different tasks.