Animator - 2D Animation and Motion Graphics

About the role

IAL Saatchi & Saatchi is hiring a full-time, on-site Animator who creates high-quality 2D animations and motion graphics for advertising campaigns, digital content and brand storytelling.

Key responsibilities

• Develop storyboards and refine creative concepts into animated sequences.
• Collaborate with creative directors and designers, and integrate motion capture data when needed.
• Prepare assets and deliver files optimised for different platforms while keeping visual consistency with brand guidelines.
• Take part in creative reviews, give and receive feedback, and meet production deadlines.

Required profile

• A portfolio showing storytelling and visual craft.
• Ability to turn creative ideas into clear storyboard concepts.
• Experience with motion capture workflows is an advantage.
• Relevant education in Animation, Design, Media Arts or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard animation and design software such as After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator and/or 3D tools like Maya, Blender or Cinema 4D.
• Good communication skills for working with creative and account teams.
• Strong sense of timing, composition and visual narrative, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several projects and adapt to feedback in a fast-paced agency environment.