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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

17 Feb 2025

About the Organisation

Nation Media Group is a Kenyan media group listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. NMG was founded by Aga Khan IV in 1959 under AKFED and is the largest private media house in East and Central Africa with offices in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. In 1999, NMG launched NTV, a news channel in Kenya, and Easy FM.

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor. Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Nation Courier Service and the Monitor Business Directory.

Job Title

Motion Graphics Designer job at Nation Media Group

Nation Media Group

Job Description

Job Title:  Motion Graphics Designer

Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Creatives


The Motion Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing visually engaging animations and graphics to enhance online video content. This role merges graphic design principles with animation techniques to create dynamic elements—such as lower-thirds, transitions, intros, and outros—that elevate the storytelling value of social media and marketing videos. The Motion Graphic Designer collaborates closely with Video Editors, Producers, and other creative roles to ensure that all visual content aligns with brand identity and project objectives.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Conceptualization & Design

  • Develop creative concepts, storyboards, and style frames for animated graphics and visual effects.

  • Translate scripts, briefs, and creative direction into compelling motion designs, ensuring alignment with branding.

  • Propose fresh, modern styles and approaches to maintain engaging visual content for social media platforms.


Animation & Execution

  • Use industry-standard software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Indesign, Character Animate, Final Cut Pro, Motion X, Cinema 4D, Blender, Audition, Soundtrack.) to produce high-quality motion graphics and 2D/3D animations.

  • Create animated elements such as titles, lower-thirds, logos, transitions, and end screens.

  • Collaborate with Video Editors to integrate animations seamlessly into final video products.


Brand Consistency & Quality Control

  • Maintain consistency in color palettes, typography, and visual styles according to brand guidelines.

  • Review and refine motion graphics based on internal feedback and performance data (e.g., engagement metrics).

  • Ensure all final animations and graphics maintain high production values and technical standards.


Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with creative leads (e.g., Head of Creative, Video Production Supervisor, Senior Video Editor) to understand project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.

  • Present concepts and drafts to stakeholders and incorporate feedback efficiently.

  • Coordinate with other designers, illustrators, and external vendors when required.


Innovation & Trend Awareness

  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging design tools, and animation techniques to keep creative output fresh.

  • Experiment with new styles and motion design approaches that resonate with social media audiences.

  • Research and recommend software, plugins, or practices that boost workflow efficiency and creative impact.


Asset Management

  • Organize and maintain a library of motion graphic assets, templates, and visual elements for quick reference and reuse.

  • Ensure project files and source materials are well-documented and easily accessible to the broader production team.

  • Adhere to best practices for file naming, folder structures, and version control.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Animation, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

  • Professional: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of motion graphic and animation work.

  • Experience: 2-4 years of experience creating motion graphics or animations for marketing, advertising, or social media projects


Core Competencies

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in design and animation software (e.g. Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Cinema 4D).

  • Solid understanding of typography, color theory, layout design, and composition principles.

  • Familiarity with 2D/3D animation pipelines and rendering processes.

  • Knowledge of video formats, compression techniques, and social media platform specifications.


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication skills to convey design ideas clearly and incorporate feedback.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Attention to detail and a creative problem-solving mindset.

  • Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Video Editors, Producers, Social Media team, marketing team).

How to Apply

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU, at the Apply Button below


Deadline: 17th February 2025


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