About the role:

The Creative team at Zepz applies its craft with assiduity and heart, no matter how large or small the project is. We actively design creative ideas and deliver them with efficiency and speed. We are looking for our next ambitious Video Editor/Motion Designer to help us in our mission. The majority portions of the projects will be 2D video-based, however, there might also be some 3D animation projects.

As a Senior Video Editor/Motion Designer, you will help create iconic motion visuals that bring Zepz’s mission to life across the many platforms we interact with. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their creative work and has passion for inspiring others and pushing the boundaries of video and motion. Someone who will be able to give life, personality, and life-like behaviors to design work. With a knack for problem-solving and the ability to think outside the box, you’ll have a direct impact on how we communicate our message to the world. You will play a crucial role in driving our design strategy, mentoring a talented design team, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to create compelling and cohesive visual experiences that resonate with our target audience.

If you’re a creative thinker who’s excited to join a community of lifelong learners and challenge the status quo – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join us in our journey to unlock the prosperity of cross-border communities through finance and technology.

For this role, we are only able to hire from France, Canada, Kenya, South Africa, Poland, the US, and the UK. Please note you must be legally authorized to work from these locations to be eligible. 

What you will own:

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will be tasked with:

• Creation:
  • Responsible for the creation and enhancement of motion design and video editing across multiple channels, including TV, social media, online banner ads, emails, digital billboards, etc.
  • Animate and create UI elements to bring the product to life for both desktop and mobile.
  • Develop a user-centric, utilitarian Motion Design System that scales beyond our brand & marketing materials to mobile & web products.
• Ideation: Bring fresh ideas and approaches by combining cultural awareness with an inquiring mind.
• Design Quality: Ensure that the look of any motion design and videos are consistent with the brand across all touchpoints.
• Brand Guardian: Be the brand custodian and ensure the brand guidelines are implemented at every point.
• Presentation: Present creative ideas and work to peers and creative lead.
• Collaboration: work together with in-house creative team (creative director, art director, copywriter, designer, project manager, and any freelancers) as well as the Growth Marketing and the Product team to design creatives that are exciting, on-brand, culturally relevant and that respond to the business needs.
• Player / coach: Provide motion design and video leadership, guiding the design team in creating innovative and impactful creatives.
• Team Development: Mentor and inspire the design team, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
• Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and motion best practices to continually improve our communication strategy.

What you bring to the table: 

• 6+ years experience as a Motion Designer for an advertising agency or in-house for a global brand.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Proficiency in 2D animation and character animation.
• Proficiency in all aspects of video production: video editing, color grading, audio, media, video .codecs, compression, and preparation for delivery across all platforms.
• Strong knowledge in other Adobe Creative Suite products (XD, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Passionate about moving images, design, animation, and content.
• Excellent design sensibilities (detail for design, eye for color, typography).
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates strong 2 and some 3 dimensions works.
• Understand today’s media landscape and how people engage with marketing.
• Understand UI/UX design, systems thinking, information hierarchy and user-flow.
• Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects of varying complexities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• The ability to comprehend complex topics and distill them down into simple, elegant solutions that make them easy to grasp and understand.
• Creative powerhouse with great leadership skills, a deep understanding of traditional and novel motion disciplines and techniques.
• Excellent communicator capable of providing a compelling rationale for ideas and concepts.
• Collaborative and comfortable receiving feedback from a range of stakeholders.
• Fluent in English.

Bonus points if you: 

• Experience in 3D programs (Cinema 4D, Maya) is a strong plus.
• Experience with Lottie.
• Eye capturing illustration and visual capabilities.
• Good understanding of HTML and CSS.
• Prior in-house, startup experience.
• Are familiar with the diaspora communities we serve
• Are fluent in written French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Wolof or Swahili, or other languages.
• Have experience working in C2C environments.
• Have experience product management methodologies (e.g. Agile/Kanban methodology)
• Have experience working in the financial services / Fintech industry.
• The ability to self-start, stay organized and plan / prioritize workload over time to ensure deadlines are met and work is delivered – sometimes under pressure.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication / collaboration skills.