Jobs at AltSchool Africa

About the Role

• As a Motion Graphics Artist, you will work closely with the Creative Team, Content Marketing team, and other key stakeholders to brainstorm and create artwork and high-quality video content that reflect the Alt School brand and ambition.
• You will do much to bring static images to life, through your ability to create graphics that are in motion using visual effects, animation and other cinematic techniques.

To be successful in this role:

• You should be story-driven and have an understanding of big-picture context.
• You are open to using constructive feedback to make adjustments required for an excellent artwork.
• You have an understanding of the concept of motion and timelines with the ability to choreograph complex movements, one element at a time, and this has helped you learn to adapt your work and incorporate rhythm and pacing into your creative process. 

What You Will Be Doing

• Create motion graphic elements for all content such as montage, Lower thirds, digital gifs, visual presentations 
• Work with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colours, animation, etc. for graphic design
• Complete projects from concept to completion as part of a larger team collaboration
• Edit video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics
• Stay up to date on the latest graphic design techniques.

Qualifications
What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree or other verifiable certificates in Film Studies, Cinematography
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects
• Proficient in Adobe Suites such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Experience in Cinema 4D and/or 3D max
• Adequate knowledge of Z-brush, Nuke, and Maya will be an added advantage
• Vast knowledge of Production and Post-Production Workflow
• UI/UX experience a plus
• Style frame and Storyboard to develop visual style concepts
• Understanding of different video codecs and best practices associated with them.

Must have skills:

• Media Production
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Suites
• Premiere Pro
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Storytelling
• Video Editing
• Cinema 4D
• Cinema 3D

Good to have skills:

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Z-brush.

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About the Role 

• As an Associate Video Editor,  you will work closely with the Creative Team, Content Marketing team, and other key stakeholders to brainstorm and create high-quality video content that reflects the Alt School brand and ambition.
• You will bring your knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques to life. 
• You will be a great fit for this role if you have a creative mind and storytelling skills, with an unusual way of thinking and getting things done.
• Your ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged is of great importance on the job. 

What You Will Be Doing

• Assemble raw footages, encoding and uploading for different platforms
• Work with art and creative teams to select audio, video, colors, animation, etc. for graphic design
• Create final videos from start to finish.
• Edit video footage for promotional and educational purposes
• Color Correcting and improving footage
• Archive and store digital properties of the company

Qualifications
What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree or other verifiable certificates in Film Studies, Cinematography, or related field
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects
• Proficient in Adobe Suites such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Vast knowledge of Production and Post-Production Workflow
• Style frame and Storyboard to develop visual style concepts
• Understanding of different video codecs and best practices.