09/03/2026 updated
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Senior Motion Designer / Lead
Pretoria, South Africa
Only remote
BA Visual Communication, 2005 - The Open Window InstituteAbout me
I’m a seasoned designer with a degree in Visual Communication and a foundation in Information Science. ​​​​I have spent 25 years working in design, video, and animation, and I take great pride in delivering original work that meets exactly what the client needs.
Computer AnimationAdobe After EffectsCorporate VideoGraphic AnimationMotion Graphic DesignScreen DesignsVisual MarketingNarrative DesignProduction Design
Motion Graphics & Animation (2D & 3D)
Expertise in handcrafted 2D animation using Adobe After Effects and Rive, supported by 3D rendering in Blender. Production of logo animations, UI/UX motion, explainer videos, and 3D product visualisations across diverse industries.
Brand Motion & Logo Animation
Delivery of premium logo animation and brand motion content for high-end digital platforms, with a focus on clear communication and professional clarity. Consistent first-time-right creative solutions reducing revision cycles.
UI/UX Design and Animation
Design and animation of user interface systems and UI/UX motion for digital platforms. Translation of complex SaaS logic into intuitive visual narratives, including website mockups and interactive design solutions.
Explainer Video Strategy & Production
End-to-end production of enterprise explainer videos with a focus on clear communication and the translation of complex concepts into engaging visual content.
Data Visualisation & Presentation Design
Creation of data visualisation and presentation design materials, supporting strategic data storytelling for clients across multiple industries.
Video Editing & Post-Production
Post-production and video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, delivering polished final outputs for advertising, corporate, and digital clients.
3D Product Rendering
3D product rendering and visualisation using Blender and Spline 3D, producing high-fidelity visual material for digital platforms and client presentations.
Motion Tracking & Compositing
Advanced motion tracking and compositing skills, supported by certification in 3D Tracking and After Effects Compositing.
Visual Identity & Branding Systems
Development of visual identity and branding systems for international clients, including full-service branding, web design, and print solutions.
Storyboarding & Narrative Development
Storyboarding and narrative development to support the creation of high-impact visual content, from pitch decks and presentations to branded motion and explainer videos.
Expertise in handcrafted 2D animation using Adobe After Effects and Rive, supported by 3D rendering in Blender. Production of logo animations, UI/UX motion, explainer videos, and 3D product visualisations across diverse industries.
Brand Motion & Logo Animation
Delivery of premium logo animation and brand motion content for high-end digital platforms, with a focus on clear communication and professional clarity. Consistent first-time-right creative solutions reducing revision cycles.
UI/UX Design and Animation
Design and animation of user interface systems and UI/UX motion for digital platforms. Translation of complex SaaS logic into intuitive visual narratives, including website mockups and interactive design solutions.
Explainer Video Strategy & Production
End-to-end production of enterprise explainer videos with a focus on clear communication and the translation of complex concepts into engaging visual content.
Data Visualisation & Presentation Design
Creation of data visualisation and presentation design materials, supporting strategic data storytelling for clients across multiple industries.
Video Editing & Post-Production
Post-production and video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, delivering polished final outputs for advertising, corporate, and digital clients.
3D Product Rendering
3D product rendering and visualisation using Blender and Spline 3D, producing high-fidelity visual material for digital platforms and client presentations.
Motion Tracking & Compositing
Advanced motion tracking and compositing skills, supported by certification in 3D Tracking and After Effects Compositing.
Visual Identity & Branding Systems
Development of visual identity and branding systems for international clients, including full-service branding, web design, and print solutions.
Storyboarding & Narrative Development
Storyboarding and narrative development to support the creation of high-impact visual content, from pitch decks and presentations to branded motion and explainer videos.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2001
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Lead end-to-end motion design projects from concept through final delivery. Produce logo animation, UI/UX motion, explainer videos, 3D product visualisation, and presentation design. Software: After Effects, Blender, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma. Key achievement: Consistently deliver first-time-right creative solutions, reducing revision cycles and maintaining high production standards.
Ran a full-service design business delivering branding, web design, UI/UX, and print solutions for international clients across multiple industries. Software: Adobe Creative Suite, web design tools. Key achievement: Built and sustained a successful international design business over a decade, serving expat businesses in Taiwan.
Designed website mockups and user interface systems for digital platforms within an international development team. Software: Adobe Suite, UI/UX tools. Key achievement: Delivered high-quality UI concepts on tight deadlines for a fast-paced development environment.