Senior Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Animator

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior Graphic Designer and Motion Graphics Animator who can bring static visuals and digital experiences to life through strong design systems, layout, typography, and motion.

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 & Experience

• 4–6+ years of experience in video editing
• 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
• Native Arabic speaker with fluency in Modern Standard Arabic (and optionally regional dialects)
• 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

How to Apply 1

Email your CV and a brief cover letter to ZIA Agency Director - charlotte@zianetwork.com with the subject line:

Application – {Job_Title}

In your message, please include answers to:

Screening Questions

• Are you currently based in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate?
• Do you have 6+ years of experience in design and motion graphics?
• Do you have experience designing for both digital and print platforms?
• Can you share samples of both design and motion work in your portfolio?
• Are you fluent in Arabic (preferred, not required)?
• What is your notice period and earliest availability?
• What are your salary expectations for this role?

Note: Only complete applications that include both a CV and a tailored cover letter will be reviewed.

How to Apply 2

We’re prioritizing complete applications through our official careers page.

Serious applicants only:

Visit zianetwork [dot] com [slash] careers to submit your CV, tailored cover letter, and answer all screening questions.

Only complete applications will be considered.

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☐ I acknowledge that due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From AED12,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this role?
• What is your notice period and earliest availability?
• Share samples of both design and motion work in your portfolio.

Experience:

• graphic design and motion graphics: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Arabic (Preferred)

Work Location: In person