Company Description

About Machine_  

Machine_ is a creative solutions agency represented across Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, and is home to over 75 adventurous minds. At Machine_ we don’t believe that intuition and gut feel are enough. That’s why everything we do starts with an insight. Our team of experts uses these insights to create impactful and accountable solutions that touch consumers at every point in their connected world. 

Machine_ is part of Publicis Groupe, one of the fastest-growing global networks. 

Machine’s mantra, Never Afraid, underpins our values of; doing the right thing, being curious, solution orientated and at its core ‘giving a s**t!’. Living this mantra daily helps grow our Clients’ businesses and these are the values we look for when recruiting new talent. The right personality is just as important as the right experience. We’re here to work hard and have fun while doing it. 

Job Description

Scope of the role:
To create content that engages audiences; develop and produce multimedia pieces for use on websites, multimedia presentations etc.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Ideate visual ideas / create visual effects, animations, and other related graphicsAttend sessions to create various multimedia presentations and contentDevelop storyboards for video, advertisements, and othersPresent the final design to the client for approvalPerform editing and mixing of audio as per the requirementsMonitor existing content to understand what’s worked well and identify unique opportunities to bring brands to lifeKeep abreast with the latest trends in the Advertising industryDesign and develop digital magazines (training in proprietary software will be provided)

QualificationsTertiary qualification in Multimedia DesignMinimum 3 years working experience as a Multimedia DesignerProficient in MS Office (i.e., Word / Excel / PPT, etc.)Proficient in Adobe Suite:Adobe Premiere ProAdobe After EffectsAdobe IndesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe XDAdobe PhotoshopHype Tumult (Training will be provided by Machine_)Knowledge of and experience in:Video editingMotion graphicsSocial media contentGraphic DesignUI/UX designWeb designKnowledge of HTML/CSS will be a bonus, but not mandatoryIllustrationAnimationA good command of the English languageStrong time management skillsStrong presentation skillsA showreel or a link to an online portfolio

Additional InformationTeam player with the ability to work independently Ability to work well in a highly pressurized, fast-paced environmentCurious, imaginative creative mind with a passion for digital and techMeticulous with attention to detailSelf-starter who can inspire othersResilientConfidentProactiveAccountableSolution and deadline drivenA “can do” attitude and willing to go the extra mileOther:Flexible to work beyond normal office hours (overtime - if and when required)Able to work on alcohol brands (if and when required)

Candidates must please submit a concise CV and a link to an online portfolio.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Publics Groupe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan. All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all candidates from designated groups.