Motion Graphics Designer

About the role

Guardian Australia is looking for a Motion Graphics Designer to join its editorial team. You will create motion graphics and animation for videos, social carousels and explainers that help audiences understand complex stories.

Key responsibilities

• Design motion graphics and animation for on‑platform and off‑platform video content.
• Create bespoke, audience‑focused explanatory animations and graphics templates for video producers and editors.
• Maintain and develop the portfolio of brand graphics and template assets, ensuring consistency with Guardian style.
• Collaborate with video producers, journalists, designers, developers and other specialists on multimedia projects.

Required profile

• At least four years of professional experience creating high‑quality motion graphics and animation.
• Strong visual storytelling skills with an eye for typography, colour, composition and brand consistency.
• Interest in visualising data and simplifying complex topics through animation.
• Experience working collaboratively in a digital newsroom environment is an advantage.

Required skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe After Effects (including expressions and Motion Graphics Templates)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere Pro

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Employee assistance program and paid volunteer leave
• Dedicated diversity and inclusion groups and cultural competency training