Senior Animator

Summary

Join AKQA as a Senior Animator in Saudi Arabia and partner with ambitious local, regional, and global teams to craft high-end motion graphics videos for brand partners.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in motion graphics animation in 2D and 3D
• Exceptional knowledge of Adobe After Effects
• Proven experience with 3D software (Cinema 4D or Maya)
• Fundamental understanding of storytelling & visual treatment in motion
• Passionate about emerging technologies and motion techniques
• Proficiency with illustration tools
• An understanding of aspect dynamics, animation rigging/set-up, and 3D modeling

Responsibilities

• Provide motion design for a wide range of visual communication
• Supporting & mentoring the existing team to elevate the creative output
• Working with a variety of mediums, including film, 2D/3D software and video content
• Brainstorming ideas & creating storyboards for animations
• Recommending the best approach to integrate emerging 3D animation techniques into day-to-day execution
• Work collaboratively with the client and with wider internal teams within the AKQA network
• Embrace challenges and inspire new ways of thinking
• Be accountable for the project deliverables and manage the quality to ensure they meet AKQA standards for creative excellence

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn and grow within a creative and technically advanced team
• Access to ongoing personal and professional development