Senior Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Animator

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Senior Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Animator

full time location: abu dhabi, UAE seniority: Senior languages: Fluent English (Arabic preferred)

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team: Creative note: This role is part of ZIA’s in‑house Production (Post‑Production) team and works closely with cross‑functional teams to bring campaign stories to life through impactful dual‑language video content.

You’ll lead the design development of integrated campaigns, social media assets, brand identities, event graphics, and animated content. This role requires both technical skill and conceptual thinking — you’ll work across formats and platforms, guiding junior designers while collaborating with creative leads and producers.

Arabic language skills are a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design campaign visuals, layouts, and assets across digital, print, and environmental formats
• Create storyboards and motion graphics for animated video content, reels, and social posts
• Ensure visual work is brand‑aligned, audience‑relevant, and culturally sensitive
• Translate strategic messaging into high‑impact visual narratives
• Collaborate closely with content, creative, production, and strategy teams
• Work across multiple accounts, adapting concepts for various platforms and formats
• Present concepts and designs internally, and occasionally to clients
• Guide junior designers and provide feedback on design and motion quality
• Stay updated on regional design trends, animation styles, and visual innovations

Required Qualifications & Experience3>

• 4–6+ years of experience in video editing
• Native Arabic speaker with fluency in Modern Standard Arabic (and optionally regional dialects)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Experience editing content for both social media and formal/government use
• Solid understanding of story structure, sound editing, transitions, and Arabic text layout
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with multiple priorities
• Experience working in an agency or with government/media organizations is a strong plus

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Arabic typography and bilingual design experience
• Experience creating event graphics or working in large‑format design
• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Premiere Pro, or 3D animation software
• Experience working with government or culturally sensitive campaigns
• Leadership or mentorship experience with junior design staff

Why Join ZIA

• Work on meaningful, high‑impact national projects
• Competitive salary and performance‑based growth opportunities
• Exposure to cross‑collaborative work across disciplines, clients, and cultures
• A diverse, dynamic, multicultural team with a shared standard of excellence
• A creative culture that celebrates innovation, authenticity, bold thinking, cultural relevance, and results

About ZIA

ZIA Creative Network is a culturally rooted creative agency with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Halifax . Headquartered in the UAE, we specialize in bold, human‑centered campaigns for leading brands and government entities across the Emirates and wider GCC. Our work also extends internationally, with select projects reaching audiences in North America and beyond.

At ZIA, we combine deep regional insight with global creative standards to produce culturally meaningful, high‑impact work across strategy, content, creative production, and digital platforms. We pride ourselves on delivering locally resonant, globally competitive ideas that drive real‑world results.

Important Note: ZIA is a high‑performance, high‑stakes environment. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy the of tight deadlines, and take pride in producing exceptional work that moves people and shapes culture — you’ll fit right in. We’re looking for team members who are ambitious, resilient, and excited to push creative and strategic boundaries every day.

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