We are currently seeking an experienced, creative individual who thinks like a designer first and can then complete that vision with professional motion graphics for retail digital campaigns. The individual will work closely with a creative team, software development team and other key stakeholders to brainstorm and create high quality motion graphics and video content that reflect branding priorities.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with key stakeholders, supervisors and other designers to develop and execute campaign deliverables.
- Thinking in design systems, having keen attention to detail and understanding a variety of aesthetics
- Using ability to take brand books, style guides, storyboards, scripts and translate them into impactful motion graphics.
- Determining the style, technique and medium best suited to produce products that resonate with the intended audience.
- Demonstrating understanding of typography, color, and layout.
- Designing online collaterals such as web banners and other web-based images for various media and devices.
- Creating enticing motion graphics for video deliverables (corporate videos, websites, marketing demos, etc.)
- Taking real ownership of your role on each project and see to it that all details are thought-out.
- Researching relevant market trends and translating these into motion graphics.
- Using highly developed organizational skills including the ability to organize assets and design projects, estimate work, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Willing to sometimes work overtime/ weekends when under tight deadlines.
- Performing other tasks that may be assigned based on skills and knowledge.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Motion Graphics, Design or other relevant designing field.
- With more than 3 years professional experience in Motion Graphics / Animation, and a portfolio of exceptional animation, design or illustration projects
- Has proven working knowledge of and highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (notably After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Having working knowledge of character animation is a plus.
- Skills in 3D Design using Premiere, Maya, Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus.
- Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Adobe XD, Figma or Sketch) is a plus.
- Ability to visualize innovative solutions beyond the simple use of software
- Must be able to think and respond quickly while maintaining keen attention to detail
- Excellent creative, conceptual and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication skills including ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for stakeholders and team
- Ability to meet deadlines while working independently and with a team
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Experience:
- graphic designer: 1 year (Preferred)