Division:
Output
Department:
Abu Dhabi Studio HQ
Section:
Not Applicable
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Abu Dhabi
Closing Date:
19-Mar-2020
Job Description:
The role of a 2D/3D Animator is to create cutting-edge animations and motion graphics in coordination with branding and on-air graphics content for Sky News Arabia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop storyboards and be happy to take direction from the Senior Designers and the Head of Creative.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work within a team required.
- Excellent skills in task management and prioritization required.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and establish processes required.
- Work closely with the art and promo departments to develop ideas, execution, and rendering of complex motion graphic and animation sequences.
Key Skills, Experience and Educational:
- Bachelor degree in computer science or any degree related to animation and motion graphics.
- 3 years experience in animation and motion graphics.
- Proven professional track record with 3+ years knowledge of general practices and procedures of motion graphic design and animation (showreel required)
- 3D MAX: Exceptional modeling high detailed skills & realistic elements, advanced level of knowledge in texturing, shading and lighting in Mental ray, strong knowledge in dynamics.
- Adobe After Effects: Very strong abilities to create 2D motion graphics and compose 3d passes and/or live shooting.
- Familiar with most common plugins.
- Adobe Illustrator: ability to deal with vector files.
- Adobe Photoshop: strong abilities to manage image processing.
- Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic and English
- Strong artistic sense. Works well under pressure. Team player. Creative. Problem solving skills.
Qualifications:
Other Information:
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
2. Showreel / Personal website
Due to the fast paced nature of our business, vacancy closing dates are subject to change.