Senior 2D Animator

We’re hiring a Senior 2D Animator who can create fluid, expressive, and emotionally engaging animation for campaign content, storytelling assets, and character-led sequences.

You’ll work across narrative scenes, typographic animations, explainer videos, branded content, and mixed-media campaigns.

This role requires both hands-on animation expertise and strong visual storytelling instincts.

You will collaborate closely with creative leads, storyboard artists, designers, editors, and producers — especially on government and culturally focused content.

Design and animate original 2D assets (characters, typography, icons, transitions, etc.)

Collaborate with creative and storyboard teams to bring scripts and narratives to life

Create clean, layered, and organized project files ready for revision and rendering

Animate both character-driven scenes and brand-led campaign pieces

Deliver to multiple formats and specifications across social, digital, and event platforms

Work with voiceover and audio design to sync movement and mood

Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects

Help review and mentor junior animators or freelancers as needed

5+ years of professional experience in 2D animation (agency or studio preferred)

Expert-level proficiency in After Effects and Illustrator (Photoshop a plus)

Strong understanding of timing, spacing, and narrative flow in animation

Experience working with voiceover, lip-syncing, and culturally appropriate motion

Comfortable creating animated content for bilingual (Arabic/English) projects

Able to work independently and under pressure across multiple timelines

Excellent communication, file organization, and revision handling

Character rigging (Duik, RubberHose, or similar tools)

Frame-by-frame or hybrid animation skills

Knowledge of Arabic typography and cultural design styles

Experience working on government, education, or social impact campaigns

Familiarity with motion design trends across the GCC and global platforms

Experience collaborating with editors, designers, and composers