Job Description
Job Title: Director of Motion Graphics & Project Management
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Overview:
Join a dynamic team specializing in motion graphics, animation, and visual content creation for commercial ads, projection mapping, and anamorphic projects. Our company emphasizes innovation, quality, and team collaboration in delivering exceptional visual experiences for clients.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Director of Motion Graphics with over 8 years of experience in the UAE to lead and manage our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in motion design, project management, and technical integration of motion projects. This role requires close collaboration with motion and art directors to design high-quality animations, manage project timelines, and mentor junior designers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Art/Motion Directors to design and deliver compelling, high-quality animations and video productions.
- Utilize advanced conceptual and design skills to bring creative ideas to life.
- Shape the details of motion projects by integrating cutting-edge techniques and technology.
- Collaborate with programmers to integrate functionality into visual designs.
- Manage project timelines, ensuring on-time and on-task delivery.
- Stay up to date with advancements in production tools and technology.
- Train and mentor motion designers on best practices.
- Lead quality assurance (QA) processes to review final outputs and source files.
- Delegate production tasks to team members, ensuring smooth workflow and execution.
- Coordinate with clients to ensure the creative vision aligns with their business needs.
Qualifications:
- Over 8 years of experience in motion graphics, animation, and project management.
- Proficiency in motion design software, including After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift/Octane, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Strong portfolio showcasing experience with motion graphics for commercial ads, projection mapping, and anamorphic content.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to pitch ideas to clients and internal teams.
- Proven experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
- Fluent in English with proficiency in multiple languages (Arabic, French) considered an asset.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Graphics Design and Animation or related field.
