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Motion Designer
Job Description
Dar-us-Salaam is seeking a Motion Designer with strong video editing, animation, and storytelling skills to elevate our long-form and short-form video content. This role goes beyond basic motion graphics. It requires an understanding of pacing, transitions, timing, sound design, and visual storytelling within strategic, message-driven videos. The Motion Designer will work hand in hand with our videographer and directly with the Director of Strategic Communications to create polished, emotionally resonant videos aligned with donor and community messaging.
Responsibilities
- Edit and animate strategic, message-driven videos
- Design and implement motion graphics, animations, and transitions
- Enhance videos through timing, pacing, and sound design considerations
- Collaborate closely with the videographer on visual execution
- Translate strategic messaging into compelling visual storytelling
- Incorporate feedback from the Director of Strategic Communications
- Deliver high-quality, polished final video assets
Qualifications
- Portfolio demonstrating advanced motion design and video animation work
- Strong video editing skills combined with animation expertise
- Proficiency in After Effects, Premiere Pro, or equivalent tools
- Ability to integrate motion graphics seamlessly into edited video
- Clear communication and reliability
- Strong command of the English language