Video Animator and Designer
About the Role
We re looking for a creative detailoriented Video Animator and Designer to help us bring our brand to life through compelling visual content. You ll be responsible for creating engaging product explainer videos shortform social content onboarding animations and visual assets that align with the Trumpet brand. This is a highly collaborative role ideal for someone who can take ideas from concept to polished with a strong eye for modern design and a passion for visual storytelling.
You ll work closely with our marketing and product teams to create visual experiences that resonate with sales teams clients and prospects alike.
Key Responsibilities
- Create highquality animations and videos to showcase product features use cases customer stories and brand messages.
- Design motion graphics and transitions for use across product tutorials landing pages and social platforms.
- Collaborate with marketing and design teams to develop onbrand visual assets for campaigns ads and promotional materials.
- Support the creation of microinteractions and UI animations that enhance the digital experience.
- Work from creative briefs and storyboards and contribute your own ideas where you see room to elevate the content.
- Optimize videos for web and mobile platforms (MP4 WebM GIFs) and ensure seamless performance.
Stay current on design video and animation trends in the SaaS and sales tech space.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in video production animation or motion design
- Proficient in tools such as After Effects Premiere Pro Illustrator Photoshop Figma (or equivalent)
- Strong storytelling skills with a knack for simplifying complex ideas into visual content
- A sharp eye for typography layout and color with the ability to adapt to a brand style guide
- Experience working on product explainers SaaS demos onboarding videos or microcontent for web
- Portfolio of animation and design work is a must
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with the SaaS sales enablement or B2B tech space
- Experience editing videos for LinkedIn YouTube Shorts or performancebased ad platforms
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS or tools like Webflow for embedding animations
- Comfort working in a fastpaced startup environment with crossfunctional collaboration
What Success Looks Like
- Product features are turned into slick digestible animations that improve engagement and comprehension
- Brand visuals are consistently highquality and reflect the personality and tone
- Animation is used thoughtfully across the customer journey to reduce friction and improve retention
Compensation and Working Setup
- Base Salary: $1200$1700 Depending on experience and qualifications
- Independent contractor agreement paid at the end of each month
- Must have own equipment and necessary software (Mac or Linux OS)
- Start Date: Flexible we prioritize finding the right fit over urgency
- Additional Info: Longterm commitment desired
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am 6pm UK hours
- Location: Remote South Africa