Designer - Motion Graphics

Posted 2 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Creates and animates sophisticated 2D and 3D motion graphics for broadcast and digital platforms. Develops channel identities, title sequences, promos, campaigns, explainers, and branded content from concept through final delivery. Uses Houdini, Cinema 4D, After Effects, VFX, compositing, and generative AI tools to produce polished visual content. Collaborates with multidisciplinary creative teams, manages multiple projects, and delivers high-quality work under tight broadcast deadlines.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design and animate high-quality motion graphics for broadcast and digital platforms.
  • Develop channel identities, show packages, title sequences, promos, campaigns, explainers and other branded content.
  • Take projects from creative concept and style development through animation, compositing and final delivery.
  • Create sophisticated 2D and 3D motion design using Houdini, Cinema 4D and After Effects.
  • Develop 3D environments, objects and animations, including lighting, texturing, rendering, particles, procedural animation and simulations where required.
  • Handle advanced compositing, tracking, masking, keying, rotoscoping and visual effects.
  • Create and develop strong typography, supers and graphic treatments that align with the visual identity of each project.
  • Work closely with Art Directors, designers, editors, promo producers and other members of the creative and post-production teams to develop and execute creative ideas.
  • Adapt and deliver content across multiple platforms, formats and aspect ratios while maintaining visual quality and brand consistency.
  • Work effectively within the fast turnaround times and changing priorities of a broadcast and news environment.

AI & Generative Production

AI is a core part of this role, and candidates should demonstrate practical, hands-on experience using generative AI as part of real creative workflows.

Responsibilities include:

  • Generate and develop visual concepts using AI image and video generation tools.
  • Work with platforms such as Seedance, Higgsfield, Kling, Runway, and other emerging generative tools.
  • Develop AI-generated imagery and transform it into animated sequences and finished visual content.
  • Maintain character, environment, style and visual consistency across AI-generated shots and sequences.
  • Refine and troubleshoot AI outputs rather than relying solely on first-generation results.
  • Combine AI-generated assets with After Effects, Cinema 4D, Houdini and traditional post-production techniques to achieve professional-quality results.
  • Use AI for concept development, storyboarding, style exploration, image generation, video generation, animation, enhancement and creative problem-solving.
  • Continuously explore emerging AI tools and identify practical ways to integrate them into existing creative workflows.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 7 years of professional motion design experience.
  • Strong working knowledge and practical experience with Houdini.
  • Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects.
  • Strong 3D and 2D animation skills.
  • Strong understanding of motion design principles, composition, color and visual storytelling.
  • Experience with 3D modelling, animation, lighting and rendering.
  • Experience with VFX and compositing workflows.
  • Demonstrable hands-on experience with generative AI image and video tools.
  • Ability to develop a project creatively from a brief rather than relying solely on supplied designs or storyboards.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver polished, broadcast-quality work.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Strong portfolio/showreel demonstrating motion design, 3D, VFX and creative execution.

Preferred

  • Previous experience working within broadcast, television, news, entertainment or a creative agency environment.
  • Experience creating channel branding and broadcast packages.
  • Experience with advanced Houdini simulations and procedural workflows.
  • Experience integrating AI-generated assets into professional motion/VFX pipelines.
  • Understanding of broadcast delivery requirements and production workflows.
  • A portfolio demonstrating experimentation with AI-generated visual storytelling, not simply standalone AI images.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Creative first, with a strong visual and design eye.
  • Technically confident across motion, 3D and VFX.
  • Genuinely hands-on with generative AI and understands both its capabilities and current limitations.
  • Curious and willing to experiment with new technologies and workflows.
  • Able to take ownership of projects and work independently.
  • Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary creative teams.

Able to maintain quality while working within the pace and deadlines of a broadcast environment.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 7 years of professional motion design experience
  • Strong working knowledge and practical experience with Houdini
  • Strong proficiency in Cinema 4D
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects
  • Strong 2D and 3D animation skills
  • Strong understanding of motion design principles, composition, color, and visual storytelling
  • Experience with 3D modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering
  • Experience with VFX and compositing workflows
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI image and video tools
  • Ability to develop projects creatively from a brief
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver broadcast-quality work
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines
  • Strong portfolio or showreel demonstrating motion design, 3D, VFX, and creative execution
  • Previous experience in broadcast, television, news, entertainment, or a creative agency environment
  • Experience creating channel branding and broadcast packages
  • Experience with advanced Houdini simulations and procedural workflows
  • Experience integrating AI-generated assets into professional motion and VFX pipelines
  • Understanding of broadcast delivery requirements and production workflows
  • Portfolio demonstrating AI-generated visual storytelling
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The Company
HQ: Dubai
790 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Asharq is a 24/7, multiplatform Arabic-language news service operated under the Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG). Launched in November 2020, it delivers television and digital coverage of regional and global news, with particular emphasis on economic and financial affairs. Its portfolio includes general news, Asharq Business with Bloomberg, analysis, and technology-enabled content distributed across websites, social media, and other formats.

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