3D Animation and Motion Graphics Specialist
Full-time or Part-time
Remote from South Africa, reporting to London headquarters
About GoGorilla
GoGorilla is the world's first performance marketing company built on financial technology. We've engineered a platform that hardwires client objectives into every campaign, ensuring transparent, auditable results that traditional agencies can't match. When our clients win, you win. You'll join a high-performance international team where your creative impact directly shapes your career trajectory and financial rewards, with opportunities for UK visa sponsorship for outstanding performers.
About the role
As a 3D Animation and Motion Graphics Specialist working remotely from South Africa, you will create compelling 3D animations and motion graphics for UK and international client campaigns. You will work closely with our London creative team to develop high-quality visual content that drives performance and engagement across various digital marketing channels.
Day-to-day, you'll be creating 3D animations, developing motion graphics, collaborating with creative teams on campaign concepts, and ensuring that all creative output meets performance marketing objectives. This role leverages South African creative talent and technical expertise in 3D animation and motion design.
Working pattern and flexibility
This is a specialist role available as full-time or part-time, fully remote from South Africa. You'll work closely with our London headquarters team through structured communication and regular video calls. Core collaboration hours align with South African mornings (UK afternoons) for optimal creative collaboration. Time tracking software is required for security and progress monitoring.
Leadership trajectory
This is a specialist role with opportunities to advance to Senior Creative roles or Creative Lead positions. You'll start by managing individual creative projects, with the chance to progress to leading creative initiatives and mentoring other creatives within 18-24 months based on performance. Exceptional performers will have opportunities for UK visa sponsorship.
What you will be doing
Create high-quality 3D animations for digital marketing campaigns and client projects.
Develop motion graphics and animated content for various digital channels and platforms.
Collaborate with creative teams to develop campaign concepts and visual strategies.
Ensure all creative output aligns with performance marketing objectives and client goals.
Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
Stay current with 3D animation trends and motion graphics best practices.
Contribute to creative process improvement and workflow optimisation.
Support other creative team members with technical expertise and creative guidance.
What you will bring
University degree or equivalent qualification in 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, or related creative field.
2-4 years of experience in 3D animation and motion graphics production.
Proficiency in industry-standard software (Cinema 4D, After Effects, Blender, etc.).
Strong portfolio demonstrating 3D animation and motion graphics capabilities.
Excellent English communication skills for creative collaboration with UK teams.
Right to work in South Africa with a reliable high-speed internet connection.
Creative thinking ability and attention to detail in visual design.
You should not apply if
You are not experienced in 3D animation and motion graphics production.
You are not proficient with industry-standard creative software and tools.
You are not interested in performance marketing and results-driven creative work.
You are not comfortable working with tight deadlines and multiple projects.
You are not interested in continuous learning and staying current with creative trends.
How we work
Outcomes first – success measured by creative quality, campaign performance, and client satisfaction.
Autonomy with accountability – freedom to manage creative projects with clear quality expectations.
Build the playbook – contribute to creative processes and best practices development.
Learn from the best – mentorship from experienced creative professionals and performance marketers.
Continuous improvement – data-driven insights shape creative development and campaign optimisation.
Compensation and progression
Base salary: R40,000 to R50,000 per month (full-time), with pro-rata adjustments for part-time.
Currency options: Choose to be paid in ZAR, USD, GBP, or a combination.
Performance bonuses: Creative success bonuses based on campaign performance (available after 6-month probation).
Company profit-sharing: Participation in overall company success (eligible after probation completion).
Equity: Meaningful equity participation for high performers (considered after 12 months and a performance review).
Benefits: Full benefits package is available after a 6-month probation period.
UK visa opportunity: Outstanding performers eligible for sponsorship (after 18 months minimum).
Progression: Clear path to Senior Creative or Creative Lead roles based on performance.
30-60-90 day expectations
Day 30 – Complete onboarding, understand creative processes, and begin first animation projects.
Day 60 – Successfully deliver high-quality creative work and demonstrate technical capabilities.
Day 90 – Consistently produce excellent creative output and contribute to campaign success.
Probation and performance framework
6-month probation period with monthly performance reviews and clear success metrics.
Performance thresholds: Must achieve creative quality and delivery targets to progress beyond probation.
Benefits eligibility: Full benefits package is available after successful completion of probation.
Equipment policy: Company equipment must be returned if employment ends during the probationary period.
