Guardian Australia is part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of theguardian.com. As a leading global media organisation, we are renowned for our pioneering independent journalism and our award-winning digital products.

We are seeking for a motion graphics designer to join our editorial team, to design motion graphics and animation for the Guardian Australia's multimedia department, including onsite and off-platform videos, social carousels and explainers crafting strong motion graphics/animations which explain complex stories and ideas and engage our audience.

This role is being offered on a full-time, 12-month contract, with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

In this role you will...

- Design motion graphics and animation for use in videos on and off-platform.
- Create bespoke audience-focused motion graphics and explanatory animations to a consistently high standard for one-off video productions across all areas of our digital journalism.
- Create graphics templates for video producers and editors to use in their productions, and maintain our portfolio of existing brand graphics and template assets.
- Use imagination and flair to maintain and develop consistent high standards of design, Guardian style & brand and visual reporting, and work closely with the design department.
- Liaise with video producers, multimedia editors, journalists, social video producers, art directors, designers, developers and other specialists at Guardian Australia.
- Work on interactive journalism projects as required.
- Undertake training as required.

You'll bring...

Knowledge and experience





- At least four years of professional experience of creating high quality motion graphics and animation, translating ideas into engaging, dynamic, visual storytelling with robust use of typography, colour, composition and brand.
- Demonstrable interest in visualising data and explanatory design, and understanding of how to use animation/motion to simplify complex topics.
- Experience developing new video formats, styles and guidelines, such as explainers, news video and documentaries.
- Experience of working collaboratively with video producers, designers and editors.
- Comfortable in the practical aspects of video production; from concept, to design, to animation, post-production and understanding how to incorporate sound and music.
- Experience working in a digital newsroom is an advantage.
- Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role.

Skills / behaviours

- A strong understanding of Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop and Premiere Pro is preferred.
- Additional technical specialism, e.g. Photoshop animation, stop motion or sound design is advantageous.
- Able to manage projects to strict deadlines.
- Good understanding of After Effects expressions, and how to create and maintain our Motion Graphics Templates used for branding in Adobe Premiere Pro edits.
- Good editorial judgement,



with an interest in and knowledge of current affairs and world events.
- Collaborative, open and inclusive in approach.
- Enthusiastic about experimenting with new formats and ways of reaching audiences.
- Understanding of audience needs and behaviour across different platforms.
- Comfortable engaging with analytics to take a data-informed approach to decision-making.
- Open to learning new skills and adaptable in applying your existing expertise in new ways.
- Keen to innovate and experiment in your daily work, seeing every outcome as a chance to learn and improve.
- Ability to follow senior editorial and art direction.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively, with attention to detail and patience.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team, and accept constructive feedback.
- Understanding of our values - honesty, integrity, courage, fairness, and a sense of duty to the reader and the community.
- A passion for independent journalism and an understanding of our editorial code and values.

About working at Guardian Australia...

- Employee assistance program (EAP) to support employee wellbeing
- Dedicated diversity and inclusion employee groups, action plans (including our Reconciliation Action Plan) and cultural competency training

This role is being offered on a full-time, 12-month contract, with early starts and/or late finishes. This role is open to candidates based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Closing date for applications: Thursday, 22 October 2026

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📌 Motion graphics designer (Sydney)
🏢 Guardian Media Group
📍 Sydney